Jazz sur un Plateau
Traveling festival of jazz, soul, and blues in Southern Ardèche
2026
About Jazz sur un Plateau
Jazz sur un Plateau — edition 2026
The 20th edition of Jazz sur un Plateau, an anniversary festival, takes place from June 13 to August 2, 2026, in Larnas and nine communes in Southern Ardèche. The program includes: 7 free evenings and 5 paid evenings mixing jazz, soul, blues, funk, and world music, with Yuri Buenaventura closing the festival at Saint-Pierre Church in Larnas.
20th Edition (2026) — Jazz sur un Plateau's Anniversary
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Jazz sur un Plateau festival, supported by the ADCL association, presents its program from June 13 to August 2, 2026, in nine communes of Southern Ardèche: Larnas (the festival's historical birthplace), Saint-Montan, Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, Saint-Just-d'Ardèche, Bourg-Saint-Andéol, Saint-Remèze, Viviers, Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche, and Gras.
This edition offers 7 free evenings in the villages and 5 paid evenings, fostering a sense of proximity: intimate concerts in the heart of squares, courtyards, chapels, and heritage sites of the region. The closing evening, on Sunday, August 2, at Saint-Pierre Church in Larnas, will feature Soulstice (soul) followed by salsa singer Yuri Buenaventura.
Highlights Jazz sur un Plateau 2026
- 20th anniversary edition of the festival
- 7 free evenings in the villages of Southern Ardèche
- Closing evening with Yuri Buenaventura at Saint-Pierre Church in Larnas (August 2)
- 9 partner communes
Programme Jazz sur un Plateau 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — New Talents Showcase
Théâtre de Viviers — free admission.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche
- Les Invendables · Château de Bernis · paid evening (15 €)
Friday, July 17, 2026 — Saint-Montan
- Shake The Swing · Chapelle Saint-André de Mitroys · free evening
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Viviers
- Jeremy Hababou · Cour d'honneur de l'Hôtel de Ville · paid evening (19 € / 29 €)
Thursday, July 23, 2026 — Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche
- Malabaaar · free evening
Friday, July 24, 2026 — Saint-Just-d'Ardèche
- Dyer · free evening
Monday, July 27, 2026 — Gras
- La Famille Reynette · free evening
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 — Viviers
- Suzie (Nolwenn Tanet) · Clos Saint-Roch · paid evening
Thursday, July 30, 2026 — Bourg-Saint-Andéol
- Les Bretons de l'Est · free evening
Saturday, August 1, 2026 — Larnas
- Mara Dupont then Jav Contreband · paid evening (13 € / 20 €)
Sunday, August 2, 2026 — Larnas (closing evening)
- 8:00 PM — Soulstice (soul) · Église Saint-Pierre
- 9:30 PM — Yuri Buenaventura (salsa) · Église Saint-Pierre · 29 €
Prices Jazz sur un Plateau 2026
5 paid evenings:
Les Invendables (06/13) : 15 €
Jeremy Hababou (07/18) : 19 € / 29 €
Suzie - Nolwenn Tanet (07/29) : paid
Mara Dupont + Jav Contreband (08/01) : 13 € / 20 €
Yuri Buenaventura + Soulstice (08/02) : 29 €
1-day pass starting from 15 € with reservation.
Ticketing: https://www.jazz-sur-un-plateau-larnas.fr/billetterie/
Practical information — Jazz sur un Plateau
Access
Jazz sur un Plateau is a traveling festival in the communes of the DRAGA intercommunal structure around Larnas (07220): Bidon, Saint-Montan, Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, Saint-Just-d'Ardèche, Bourg-Saint-Andéol, Viviers, Saint-Remèze.
- By car: From Montélimar (25 km), take the A7 exit Montélimar-Sud then D86/D362 towards Larnas. From Aubenas (30 km), take D104 towards Bourg-Saint-Andéol then D362.
Prices
- Free concerts and paid concerts (€12 to €27)
- Weekend passes and festival passes available
- Free for children under 12
Contact
- Organizer: ADCL (Association pour le Développement Culturel de Larnas)
- President: Wilfrid Harpaille
- Phone: 06 50 94 32 72
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.jazz-sur-un-plateau-larnas.fr
A traveling festival in the heart of Southern Ardèche
Since 2007, the Jazz sur un Plateau festival has crisscrossed the villages of Southern Ardèche around Larnas and the communes of the DRAGA intercommunal structure: Bidon, Saint-Montan, Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, Saint-Just-d'Ardèche, Bourg-Saint-Andéol, Viviers, and Saint-Remèze. Supported by ADCL (Association for the Cultural Development of Larnas), this traveling festival offers about ten days of open-air concerts in unique and historic locations.
Jazz, soul, blues, and funk under the stars
The programming of Jazz sur un Plateau covers a wide musical spectrum: jazz, soul, blues, funk, and mixed music. The 2025 edition (the 19th) hosted artists such as Brooklyn Funk Essentials, LMZG, Les Frères Smith, Lady Soul Project, Soulstice, Minuit 10, Suave Quartet, Memry Box, Barbara Deschamps, Nash, Tausala, and Jo Harpo.
Ardèche villages on stage
Each concert takes place in a different location: village squares, castle courtyards, church parvises, or shaded terraces, offering a unique and intimate setting for each evening. The festival contributes to the cultural animation of the territory and promotes the architectural and natural heritage of Southern Ardèche, between the Ardèche Gorges and charming villages.
An accessible and friendly festival
Jazz sur un Plateau offers free concerts and paid concerts (from €12 to €27), with weekend and festival passes available. Admission is free for children under 12. On-site refreshments and food complete the experience in a warm and festive atmosphere, true to the spirit of Southern Ardèche.
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