Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival
Ten days of jazz in the park of the Château de Maisons and the Ancienne Église de Maisons-Laffitte
About ML Jazz Festival
Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival: Jazz in a Heritage Setting
The Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival was born in 2004 from the desire to create a major jazz event in the equestrian and residential town of Maisons-Laffitte, on the outskirts of Paris. Produced by Well Done Simone! Productions, the festival has established itself over the years as a must-visit destination for jazz lovers in Île-de-France, attracting a loyal and curious audience in an exceptional heritage setting.
The Château de Maisons: A Jewel for Jazz
The festival primarily takes place in the park of the Château de Maisons, built in the 17th century by François Mansart for René de Longueil. This château, considered one of the masterpieces of French classical architecture, is now managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux. Concerts in the park offer a majestic and green setting, while the Ancienne Église de Maisons-Laffitte (1 Place de la Vieille Église) hosts more intimate recitals.
A Broad Jazz Program
The festival's program embraces jazz in all its diversity: gypsy jazz, swing, bebop, contemporary jazz, vocal jazz, afrobeat, Latin jazz, jazz fusion, and improvised music. Each edition features internationally renowned artists and emerging talents. Among the artists who have marked recent editions: Cimafunk, Youn Sun Nah & Bojan Z, Angelo Debarre, Emma Lamadji, Les Doigts de l'Homme, Émile Londonien, Umlaut Big Band, and many others.
Jazz Aperitifs: Friendliness and Free Access
One of the festival's charms lies in its daily jazz aperitifs, offered free of charge. These informal concerts, accompanied by food and drinks, allow everyone to enjoy jazz in a relaxed atmosphere, outdoors in the château's park. The Swing Dance nights, where the public is invited to dance, add a festive and participatory dimension.
Commitment to Young Audiences and Fête de la Musique
The festival coincides each year with the Fête de la Musique on June 21st, offering free concerts open to all — salsa, samba, brass band. Concerts for young audiences (from €11 for under 12s) demonstrate the festival's commitment to passing on and making jazz accessible to new generations.
ML Jazz Festival — edition 2026
The 22nd edition of the Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival takes place from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 28, 2026 in the park of the Château de Maisons and at the Ancienne Église. Ten days of jazz with a prestigious program bringing together Avishai Cohen Trio, Biréli Lagrène, China Moses, Shai Maestro, Alfredo Rodriguez Trio, Vincent Peirani & Bojan Z (tribute to Michel Portal), the Umlaut Big Band and many young generations. Daily free jazz aperitifs, Fête de la Musique on June 21, and free access to the festival village.
22nd edition — June 19 to 28, 2026
The Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival returns for its 22nd edition from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 28, 2026. For ten days, the park of the Château de Maisons and the Ancienne Église will host a demanding jazz program mixing international legends, young talents, and original creations, under the artistic direction of Samuel Strouk.
Headliners of the 2026 edition
- Avishai Cohen Trio — the Israeli double bassist closes the festival on June 28
- Biréli Lagrène — Elegant People — the master of gypsy jazz on June 27
- Vincent Peirani & Bojan Z — tribute to Michel Portal on June 25
- China Moses — the soul-jazz diva on June 24
- Alfredo Rodriguez Trio — Quincy Jones' protégé Cuban pianist on June 26
- Shai Maestro — The Guesthouse — on June 26
- Loco Cello feat. Émile Parisien — on June 20
- Umlaut Big Band — on June 25
Jazz aperitifs and the festival village
Every evening from June 19 to 28, free-access concerts punctuate the jazz aperitifs in the château park, accompanied by a refreshment stand and catering. The festival village also offers a free Off program.
Fête de la Musique — June 21
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 2 PM, the château park will host the Fête de la Musique for free with brass bands, samba, and open-air concerts for all audiences.
Young audience and commitment
Free concerts for children under 12, accessible programming, and reduced rates: the festival continues its commitment to the transmission of jazz and accessibility. The organizing association Well Done Simone! also champions values of solidarity, eco-responsibility, and prevention of violence against women.
Programme ML Jazz Festival 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026 — Opening Concert
- 9 PM — Adrien Moignard feat. Baptiste Herbin · Château Park
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- 7 PM — Loco Cello feat. Émile Parisien · Château Park
- 9 PM — The Getdown feat. Ferdi · Château Park
Sunday, June 21, 2026 — Fête de la Musique (free)
- From 2 PM — Brass bands, samba, open-air concerts · Château Park · Free admission
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — Jazz Club
- 8 PM — Ellen Birath feat. Katia Schiavone · Château Park (dinner-concert format)
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- 8:30 PM — China Moses · Château Park
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- 7 PM — Umlaut Big Band · Château Park
- 9 PM — Vincent Peirani & Bojan Z — tribute to Michel Portal · Château Park
Friday, June 26, 2026
- 7 PM — Shai Maestro — The Guesthouse · Château Park
- 9 PM — Alfredo Rodriguez Trio · Château Park
Saturday, June 27, 2026
- 6 PM — Lou Rivaille · Château Park
- 7:30 PM — Robinson Khoury · Château Park
- 9 PM — Biréli Lagrène — Elegant People · Château Park
Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Closing Concert
- 5 PM — Pierre de Bethmann & New Generation · Château Park
- 9 PM — Avishai Cohen Trio · Château Park
June 19 to 28 — Jazz Aperitifs & Off
- Daily free concerts in the festival village, with refreshment stand and catering
Highlights ML Jazz Festival 2026
- 22nd edition of one of the reference jazz festivals in Île-de-France
- International headliners: Avishai Cohen, Biréli Lagrène, China Moses, Shai Maestro, Alfredo Rodriguez
- Tribute to Michel Portal by Vincent Peirani & Bojan Z
- Free Fête de la Musique on June 21 with brass bands and samba
- Daily free-access jazz aperitifs in the château park
- Exceptional heritage setting: park of the Château de Maisons (François Mansart) and Ancienne Église
- Artistic direction: Samuel Strouk
- Free for children under 12
Prices ML Jazz Festival 2026
Practical information — ML Jazz Festival
Practical Information
Access
By RER: Line A, Maisons-Laffitte station. The château park is a 10-minute walk from the station.
By car: A86 or A14, direction Maisons-Laffitte. Parking available near the château.
Venues
- Château de Maisons Park: 2 avenue Carnot, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte
- Ancienne Église: 1 Place de la Vieille Église, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte
Prices
- Festival Pass: from €80
- Children (under 12): from €11 per concert
- Jazz Aperitifs: free
- Fête de la Musique (June 21st): free
Ticketing
Online via the official website maisons-laffitte-jazz-festival.com.
Contact
Well Done Simone! Productions
Website: maisons-laffitte-jazz-festival.com
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Parc du Château de Maisons et Ancienne Église
2 avenue Carnot, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte