Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents
International festival of jazz and world music at Palais Longchamp
About Jazz des 5 Continents
Jazz under the Marseille stars
Created in 2000 under the name "Jazz des cinq continents", the festival took its current name Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents in 2015. Since its first edition in the gardens of the Palais Longchamp, this festival has established itself as one of the unmissable jazz events in France and the Mediterranean, attracting thousands of spectators each summer to exceptional heritage sites.
A program open to the world
True to its vocation as a "five continents" festival, the program embraces all aesthetics of jazz — from bebop to contemporary jazz — while being widely open to world music, soul, funk, Afro-Caribbean music, and musical traditions from all continents. Each edition hosts about twenty leading international artists alongside emerging talents and musicians from the local scene.
Exceptional venues
The festival unfolds in several emblematic venues in Marseille: the gardens of the Palais Longchamp, the historic venue of the festival, the Centre de la Vieille Charité, the Friche la Belle de Mai, the Conservatoire Pierre Barbizet, and, from 2026, the Parc Henri Fabre. These heritage sites offer a unique setting for open-air concerts under the Mediterranean stars.
2026: tribute to Miles Davis
The 2026 edition of the festival will be dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Miles Davis (1926-1991). The legendary trumpeter, a figure of innovation and improvisation in jazz, will be celebrated through a program of artists who embody his legacy of creative freedom and musical exploration.
Jazz des 5 Continents — edition 2026
26th edition — Miles Davis Centenary
The 26th edition of Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents will take place from July 1 to 12, 2026 and will be dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Miles Davis (1926-1991). The legendary trumpeter, the very embodiment of jazz innovation, will be celebrated through artists who carry his legacy of improvisation, inspiration, and musical revolution.
The festival will take over its emblematic venues — Palais Longchamp, Vieille Charité, Friche la Belle de Mai, Conservatoire Pierre Barbizet — as well as a new venue: the Parc Henri Fabre. Ten artists have already been announced for this edition, which promises to be exceptional.
Programme Jazz des 5 Continents 2026
2026 Program — Miles Davis Centenary
26th edition of the festival, from July 1st to 12th, 2026, celebrating the centenary of Miles Davis' birth (1926-1991). Concerts at the Centre de la Vieille Charité, on the rooftop terrace of the Friche la Belle de Mai, at the Conservatoire Pierre Barbizet, and at the new site of Parc Henri Fabre.
Centre de la Vieille Charité
- Wednesday, July 1st — Israel Galván & Michael Leonhart « A New Sketches of Spain » (opening, tribute to Miles Davis) · Collision Douce
- Thursday, July 2nd — Orchestre National de Jazz · Duo Brady
- Friday, July 3rd — Abdullah Miniawy « Peacock Dreams » (with Erik Truffaz) · ubaq
- Saturday, July 4th — Gildaa · Gabriel Gosse
Conservatoire Pierre Barbizet
- Monday, July 6th — Jean-Pierre Como · Tania Giannouli Trio · Christophe Leloil · Julie Campiche · Cynthia Caubisens
Rooftop terrace of the Friche la Belle de Mai
- Tuesday, July 7th — Gilles Peterson · Obradovic-Tixier Duo
Parc Henri Fabre (new site)
- Thursday, July 9th — Ezra Collective · GoGo Penguin · Awa Ly « Essence and Elements »
- Sunday, July 12th — Marcus Miller « We Want Miles! » (tribute to Miles Davis) · Kyoto Jazz Massive with Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchestra · Cyril Benhamou « H.O.T »
Other artists announced for the festival: José James & China Moses, Kassa Overall, Sun Ra Arkestra, Adi Oasis, Manon Mullener 5tet, Leïla Olivesi, Xênia França, Maité Hontelé, Célia Kameni. Full program and schedule on the official website.
Highlights Jazz des 5 Continents 2026
- Centenary of the birth of Miles Davis
- New venue: Parc Henri Fabre
- From July 1 to 12, 2026
- 10 artists already announced
Prices Jazz des 5 Continents 2026
Practical information — Jazz des 5 Continents
Practical information
Venues
The festival takes place in several emblematic venues in Marseille:
- Palais Longchamp — Boulevard du Jardin Zoologique, 13004 Marseille
- Centre de la Vieille Charité — 2 Rue de la Charité, 13002 Marseille
- Friche la Belle de Mai — 41 Rue Jobin, 13003 Marseille
- Conservatoire Pierre Barbizet — 2 Place Carli, 13001 Marseille
Access
- Metro: Line 1, stations Cinq Avenues - Longchamp (Palais Longchamp) or Joliette (Vieille Charité)
- Tramway: T2, Longchamp station
- Bus: Several lines serving the different venues
Prices
- Paid concerts from 15 to 45 euros depending on the artists and venues
- Free exhibitions at the Palais Longchamp
Ticketing
Tickets on sale at marseillejazz.com and at partner points of sale.
Contact
- Website: www.marseillejazz.com
- Instagram: @marseillejazz
- Facebook: Marseille Jazz
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Where does it take place — Jazz des 5 Continents
Palais Longchamp
Boulevard du Jardin Zoologique, 13004 Marseille