Sancy Snow Jazz

Sancy Snow Jazz: Jazz at the Summit of Auvergne

Since 1989, Sancy Snow Jazz has been warming up Auvergne winters with the sounds of jazz, swing, and New Orleans music. This unique festival takes place every March in Le Mont-Dore, offering a singular experience that blends the magic of the snow-covered landscapes of the Massif du Sancy with the warmth of jazz music.

Over 50 Concerts Throughout the Massif

For a week, the festival unfolds its program throughout the Massif du Sancy. More than 50 concerts fill the bars, restaurants, hotels, and performance halls of Le Mont-Dore and the surrounding towns. Every evening, an exceptional concert is scheduled in the multipurpose hall of Le Mont-Dore, specially set up for the occasion.

A Unique Atmosphere Between Snow and Jazz

Sancy Snow Jazz draws its originality from its setting: in the heart of winter, in an active ski resort, the festival creates a warm and friendly atmosphere. Festival-goers can enjoy the ski slopes during the day and gather in the evening in various concert venues to experience intense musical moments.

Iconic Festival Venues

• Salle polyvalente du Mont-Dore: Evening concerts
• Bars and restaurants in Le Mont-Dore: Daytime and evening concerts
• Maison des curistes: Sancy Snow Jazz welcome area, Place de la République
• Resorts and villages of the Massif du Sancy: Traveling concerts

An Authentic Jazz Repertoire

The festival is distinguished by its commitment to traditional jazz, hot jazz, swing, and New Orleans sounds. Without closing itself off to the genre's evolution, it remains true to the festive and danceable spirit of early jazz, offering concerts that invite both listening and dancing.

A Festival Rooted in the Territory

Organized by the Communauté de communes du Massif du Sancy, the festival has become a must-attend event of the winter season in Auvergne. It contributes to the tourist animation of the Le Mont-Dore resort and the discovery of the natural and cultural heritage of the Sancy, a Grand Site de France.