Plateau Picard Jazz Festival

Jazz at the heart of Plateau Picard

Each year, the Communauté de Communes du Plateau Picard organizes its Jazz Festival in Maignelay-Montigny, in the Oise department. Since its first edition, this festival has established itself as a major cultural event in the region, offering an eclectic program that explores jazz in all its diversity.

A program between tradition and modernity

The festival features several concert evenings showcasing quality jazz ensembles. The program ranges from jazz standards, gypsy jazz, swing, and fusion to contemporary creations. Each edition explores a different theme: the links between jazz and cinema, jazz and dance, jazz and visual arts, thus offering a multidisciplinary approach to this universal music.

Event Evenings

The opening night is often marked by an original concept, such as live drawing accompanying the music, creating a dialogue between visual arts and jazz. Subsequent evenings feature concerts with professional musicians recognized on the French and European jazz scene.

A festival rooted in the territory

The Plateau Picard Jazz Festival is distinguished by its territorial commitment. Cultural activities are carried out throughout the year with the schools and colleges in the area, introducing young people to jazz music. Participatory workshops and artist meet-and-greets allow the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of musical creation.

A friendly venue

The concerts take place at the Salle Marcel Villé in Maignelay-Montigny, a human-sized cultural venue that offers rare proximity between artists and the audience. The warm and intimate atmosphere is the charm of this festival where every spectator feels special.

Culture in rural areas

The Plateau Picard Jazz Festival embodies the community of communes' commitment to promoting culture in rural areas. By offering a quality program at affordable prices, the festival contributes to the attractiveness of the territory and provides residents with access to culture without having to travel to major cities.