Les Nuits & les Jours de Querbes
The smallest of the great jazz and literature festivals
About Querbes
The smallest of the great jazz and literature festivals
Self-proclaimed “the smallest of the great jazz and literature festivals”, the Les Nuits & les Jours de Querbes festival was born in the late 1990s in a barn in Querbes, a hamlet in the commune of Asprières, in northern Aveyron. What began as a gathering between friends passionate about jazz and books has become, over its editions, a key cultural event for lovers of music and literature in rural areas.
Contemporary jazz and readings aloud
The festival's program is built around two pillars: contemporary jazz and literature. Each edition features jazz concerts with established or emerging artists from the national and international scene, readings aloud by actors, meetings with writers followed by shared meals, shows for young audiences, and music workshops for amateur musicians. The festival stands out for its ability to weave links between the arts, creating moments of dialogue between music and words.
A nomadic festival between Aveyron and Lot
True to its itinerant spirit, the festival unfolds in several locations: Querbes (Asprières), Capdenac-Gare, Decazeville, and Figeac. This nomadic dimension allows the festival to reach diverse audiences and bring culture to rural areas. The chosen venues — barns, cafes, village halls, village squares — contribute to the intimate and friendly atmosphere that makes Querbes unique.
Au coin du cantou: year-round cultural season
Beyond the summer festival, the association offers a year-round cultural season titled “Au coin du cantou” (the cantou is the fireside corner in Occitan). From November to June, jazz concerts, author meetings with shared meals, artistic education projects, and literary cafes extend the spirit of the festival throughout the seasons.
Querbes — edition 2026
29th edition: the summer rendezvous between jazz and literature
The 29th edition of the Les Nuits & les Jours de Querbes festival will take place from July 31st to August 2nd, 2026, in the heart of Capdenac-Gare, with an opening concert on July 26th in Decazeville and an epilogue on August 4th in Figeac. True to its identity, the 2026 edition will bring together established artists and emerging figures in contemporary jazz and literature, in a friendly, family, and demanding atmosphere.
Three days in the heart of Capdenac-Gare
- Friday, July 31st — The festival takes over the city center: festive concerts, loud readings, refreshment stand and catering around the bandstand and the market hall.
- Saturday, August 1st — At Capèle Park: meetings with writers, readings, performances, and jazz concerts under a big top.
- Sunday, August 2nd — Family time in the park: literary café, meeting-debate, show and workshop for all audiences, restitution of the musical workshop. The Orchestre national de Querbes, made up of about forty amateur musicians of all ages, closes the festival.
The detailed artistic program (jazz headliners and literary guests) will be unveiled by the organization. Tickets are available on the Festik platform.
Programme Querbes 2026
Provisional 2026 Program
- Contemporary jazz concerts
- Readings aloud by actors
- Literary encounters and literary cafes
- Shows for young audiences
- Music workshops for amateur musicians
- Festival bookstore
Highlights Querbes 2026
- 29th edition of the festival
- Contemporary jazz and literature in dialogue
- Opening concert on July 26th in Decazeville, epilogue on August 4th in Figeac
- Orchestre national de Querbes (amateur musicians) closing on Sunday
- Intimate and friendly atmosphere at Capèle Park
Prices Querbes 2026
Practical information — Querbes
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place in several locations between Querbes (Asprières), Capdenac-Gare, Decazeville, and Figeac. Consult the detailed program on the website for the precise locations of each event.
- By car: Asprières is located on the D840 between Decazeville and Figeac. Capdenac-Gare is about 10 km away.
- By train: Capdenac-Gare SNCF station, served from Toulouse, Rodez, and Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Prices
- Concerts and shows: Variable prices, consult the online ticketing
- Some free events
Ticketing
Online booking at billetterie.festik.net/festivaldequerbes
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.querbes.fr
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Where does it take place — Querbes
Querbes et lieux multiples
Querbes, 12700 Asprières