Paris Jazz Festival
Jazz in the open air in the heart of the Parc Floral de Paris
About Paris Jazz Festival
Created in 1994, the Paris Jazz Festival is one of the most emblematic summer music events in the capital. Every summer, for six to eight consecutive weekends between June and July, the Parc Floral de Paris hosts free jazz concerts under the centenary trees of the Bois de Vincennes. Programmed by the City of Paris, this open-air festival offers a panoramic journey through world jazz, from standards to the most contemporary trends, including gypsy jazz, afrobeat, Latin jazz, and improvised music. Concert admission is free (only access to the Parc Floral is charged), making it one of the most accessible cultural events in Paris.
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The Paris Jazz Festival: thirty years of open-air jazz at the Parc Floral
Since 1994, the Paris Jazz Festival has transformed the large lawn of the Parc Floral de Paris into an open-air jazz stage every summer. Nestled in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, in the 12th arrondissement, this free festival has become a must-attend event for jazz lovers, attracting between 80,000 and 100,000 spectators each season over six to eight weekends.
An exceptional green setting
The festival's setting is unique: the stage is set up in the Deltaplane, an open-air space nestled within the thematic gardens of the Parc Floral. Spectators settle on the lawn, among flowerbeds and majestic trees, to enjoy concerts that generally take place on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, from approximately 3 PM to 6 PM. The natural acoustics of the place, the light filtered by the foliage, and the picnic atmosphere give the Paris Jazz Festival a bucolic and relaxed ambiance, a world away from traditional concert halls.
A demanding and eclectic program
The festival's program embraces the full diversity of contemporary jazz. Each weekend is built around a theme or a geographical area: European jazz, African jazz, Caribbean jazz, jazz fusion, improvised music, vocal jazz, or tributes to the great figures of the genre. International renowned artists such as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Avishai Cohen, Erik Truffaz, Manu Katché, Airelle Besson, or Rhoda Scott have graced the Parc Floral stage, alongside emerging young talents from the French and international scene.
The festival places great importance on creation and discovery, regularly programming French premieres and original projects. This artistic ambition, combined with the free admission to concerts, makes the Paris Jazz Festival a powerful tool for cultural democratization.
A festival rooted in its territory
Programmed and funded by the City of Paris as part of its summer cultural policy, the Paris Jazz Festival contributes to the animation of the Parc Floral, a municipal botanical garden ranked among the most beautiful gardens in France. It is part of a trio of summer festivals at the Parc Floral, alongside Classique au Vert (classical music) and Pestacles (for young audiences), thus offering continuous musical programming from June to September.
Paris Jazz Festival — edition 2026
The 31st edition of the Paris Jazz Festival returns to the Parc Floral de Paris for eight weekends of free open-air concerts, from June to July 2026. The program will be announced in the spring.
31st Edition - Summer 2026
The Paris Jazz Festival returns for its 31st edition at the Parc Floral de Paris. From June 6 to July 26, 2026, eight weekends of free concerts will punctuate the Parisian summer in the enchanting setting of the Bois de Vincennes. The full program will be announced in the spring of 2026.
Highlights Paris Jazz Festival 2026
To note for 2026
- Dates: June 6 to July 26, 2026, Saturdays and Sundays
- Venue: Parc Floral de Paris, Bois de Vincennes (12th arrondissement)
- Free open-air concerts
- Program to be announced in spring 2026
Prices Paris Jazz Festival 2026
Practical information — Paris Jazz Festival
Practical Information
Access
Address: Parc Floral de Paris, Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris (Bois de Vincennes).
Metro: Château de Vincennes (line 1), then a 10-minute walk or bus 112 (Parc Floral stop).
RER: Joinville-le-Pont (RER A), then a 15-minute walk.
Bus: Lines 46, 112, 325 (Parc Floral or Route de la Pyramide stop).
Vélib': Parc Floral station near the entrance.
Prices
Paris Jazz Festival concerts are free. Only access to the Parc Floral is charged: €2.50 full price (free for children under 7 and Parisians with their Pass Paris Access). Entry to the park is free for people with disabilities and their companions.
Opening Hours
Concerts take place every Saturday and Sunday from approximately 3 PM to 6 PM. It is advisable to arrive early to find a good spot on the lawn. The park gates open at 9:30 AM.
Tips
- Bring a blanket or folding chair to sit comfortably on the lawn.
- Picnics are allowed within the park grounds.
- In case of rain, concerts are held under the covered Deltaplane.
- Bars and food stalls are available on site.
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Parc Floral de Paris
Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris