Marly Jazz Festival
Intimate and prestigious jazz festival on the outskirts of Metz
About Marly Jazz
The Marly Jazz Festival is a jazz festival held annually in May or June in Marly, a town near Metz in Moselle. Created in the early 2000s, it is supported by the association MME Marly Management Events and the City of Marly. Over four to five evenings, the festival offers jazz concerts in the intimate setting of the Espace Culturel Le NEC, providing prestigious and unique musical encounters with national and international artists. The festival has become a must-attend event for jazz lovers in Moselle.
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Jazz in an Intimate Setting in Marly
The Marly Jazz Festival is an annual event dedicated to jazz in all its forms, held in the town of Marly, on the outskirts of Metz. Since its creation in the early 2000s, this festival has built a solid reputation in the jazz scene of the Grand Est region thanks to its demanding programming and the warm atmosphere of its concerts.
Prestigious Programming
Each edition brings together artists of national and international renown over four to five evenings. The programming mixes traditional jazz, contemporary jazz, fusion, soul jazz, and other related styles, offering a varied panorama of the current jazz scene. The festival skillfully combines headliners with emerging artists, allowing the audience to experience unique musical moments and memorable artistic encounters.
The Intimacy of Le NEC
The concerts take place at the Espace Culturel Le NEC (Nouvel Espace Culturel) in Marly, a human-sized venue that fosters proximity between artists and the audience. This intimate setting is one of the festival's major assets: spectators are very close to the musicians, in an atmosphere conducive to listening and musical sharing.
A Festival Rooted in its Territory
Supported by the association MME Marly Management Events in collaboration with the City of Marly, the festival benefits from strong local roots. It contributes to the cultural influence of the town and the Metz agglomeration, attracting a loyal audience from all over Moselle and beyond. The festival also participates in the local cultural scene by regularly programming regional artists alongside the headliners.
Over Twenty Years of Jazz
With over twenty editions to its name, the Marly Jazz Festival has managed to endure and evolve, adapting to musical trends while remaining true to the spirit of jazz: improvisation, virtuosity, emotion, and sharing. Each edition is an opportunity to be moved by the sound of exceptional musicians in a friendly and accessible setting.
Friendliness and Discovery
Beyond the concerts, the festival offers a friendly atmosphere with a bar and catering area allowing spectators to extend the evening and discuss their shared passion for jazz. Encounters with artists are sometimes organized, reinforcing the human dimension of the event.
Marly Jazz — edition 2026
23rd edition of the Marly Jazz Festival. 4 evenings of jazz concerts at the Espace Culturel Le NEC in Marly.
Practical information — Marly Jazz
Access
Marly is located on the outskirts of Metz, about 5 km south of the city center, easily accessible from the Metz agglomeration.
- By car: From Metz, follow the direction of Marly via the D955 (avenue de Pont-Ã -Mousson) or the D999. From the A31, take exit Metz-Sud/Jouy-aux-Arches then head towards Marly. Free parking near the Le NEC venue.
- By bus: LE MET' network, several lines serve Marly from Metz city center and the train station. Stop near the Espace Culturel Le NEC.
- By train: Metz-Ville station (TGV from Paris 1h20, TER from Strasbourg, Luxembourg, and Nancy), then take a LE MET' bus to Marly (approx. 20 minutes) or a taxi (approx. 10 minutes).
- By bike: Cycle path from Metz city center to Marly. Bicycle racks available near the venue.
Venue
The concerts take place at the Espace Culturel Le NEC (Nouvel Espace Culturel), 1 Avenue du Long Prey, 57155 Marly. A human-sized venue offering exceptional proximity between artists and the audience. The venue is air-conditioned and has a bar and catering area.
Ticketing
Tickets are available for pre-sale on the festival's website (marlyjazzfestival.com) and at partner points of sale. Tickets may be purchased on-site on the evening of the concert, subject to availability. Prices vary depending on the evenings and the artists programmed. Reduced rates are generally offered for association members and students.
Schedule
Concerts are held in the evening, usually starting at 8:30 PM. Doors open approximately 30 minutes before the concert begins. The bar area is accessible before and after the concerts.
Catering
A bar area is available at the Le NEC venue. Several restaurants are located nearby in the center of Marly for dinner before the concerts.
Accessibility
The Espace Culturel Le NEC is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Reserved spaces for wheelchair users. PMR parking near the entrance.
Contact
Website: marlyjazzfestival.com
Facebook: @marlyjazzfestival
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Where does it take place — Marly Jazz
Espace Culturel Le NEC
1 Avenue du Long Prey, Marly, 57155 Marly