Jazz festival in the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion
The Saint-Émilion Jazz Festival is a musical event that brings together jazz and wine heritage in the exceptional setting of the village, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Created in 2012, it offers concerts in the Douves du Palais Cardinal and free sets in the Parc Guadet every July. The festival harmoniously blends music, medieval architecture, and tasting of Saint-Émilion's great growths.
The Saint-Émilion Jazz Festival is a unique event that celebrates jazz in the exceptional setting of Saint-Émilion, a village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and surrounded by prestigious vineyards. Created in 2012, it has successfully created an alchemy between music, heritage, and wine.
The festival is organized around two stages: the Douves du Palais Cardinal, where ticketed concerts take place in an intimate medieval setting, and the Parc Guadet, which hosts free open-air concerts with views of the vineyards.
The program mixes renowned jazz artists and discoveries, covering a wide spectrum of contemporary jazz. The concerts in the medieval moats offer exceptional acoustics and atmosphere.
The festival also offers tastings of Saint-Émilion wines linked to the musical program, creating a complete sensory experience combining auditory and gustatory pleasures.
8th edition of the Saint-Émilion Jazz Festival.
The Saint-Émilion Jazz Festival returns in July 2026 for its 8th edition in the UNESCO-listed village.
Village of Saint-Émilion (33330). 40 km east of Bordeaux. Parking on the outskirts of the village. Saint-Émilion SNCF train station.
Ticketed concerts at the Douves du Palais Cardinal. Free concerts at Parc Guadet.
Official festival website.
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Douves du Palais Cardinal / Parc Guadet
Douves du Palais Cardinal, 33330 Saint-Émilion