Mines de Jazz Festival

Jazz at the heart of Decazeville's mining heritage

Since 2003, the Mines de Jazz festival has been making the warm notes of jazz resonate in the mining basin of Decazeville, creating a unique dialogue between music and industrial heritage. Born under the evocative subtitle of "2ème Rappel", the festival has established itself as a must-attend event for jazz lovers in Aveyron and throughout the Occitanie region.

A week of jazz around April 30th

Each year, the festival unfolds over nearly a week, around International Jazz Day (April 30th). The program alternates between three major concerts at the Espace Yves Roques, a performance venue that can accommodate several hundred spectators, and more intimate events: jazz clubs, jazz films at Cinéma La Strada, exhibitions, and after-parties extending the evenings in a friendly atmosphere.

The Jazz Walk: when jazz meets heritage

One of the festival's highlights is the Jazz Walk, a musical stroll through the unique industrial and mining heritage of Decazeville. Starting from the ASPIBD (Association for the Preservation of the Industrial Heritage of the Decazeville Basin), participants wander through the town's streets, surprised by improvised musical interludes in historic locations. This walk perfectly embodies the spirit of the festival: combining the discovery of jazz with the exploration of the territory.

Renowned artists on the Decazeville stage

Over its editions, Mines de Jazz has hosted leading artists from the national and international jazz scene. Saxophonist Scott Hamilton, a figure of mainstream jazz, performed at the 2025 edition alongside the Michael Cheret Quartet. The festival skillfully blends confirmed headliners with emerging artists, offering the public a panoramic view of contemporary jazz.