Tourcoing Jazz Festival
The oldest jazz festival in Hauts-de-France, rooted in Tourcoing since 1986
About Tourcoing Jazz
Tourcoing Jazz Festival: 40 Years of Jazz in the North
The Tourcoing Jazz Festival was born in 1986, making it one of the oldest jazz festivals in France. Rooted in the city of Tourcoing, in the heart of the Lille European Metropolis, it has established itself as an essential reference for lovers of jazz and improvised music in Hauts-de-France.
A Rich and Diverse Program
While jazz remains the festival's guiding principle, the program is widely open to world music, blues, soul, and funk. Each edition mixes internationally renowned artists and emerging talents, offering a complete panorama of contemporary jazz scenes. Over the decades, the festival has hosted prestigious names, confirming its influence far beyond regional borders.
Iconic Venues
Concerts take place in the iconic venues of Tourcoing: the municipal theater, the conservatory, the Saint-Christophe church, and other heritage sites in the city. Le Grand Mix, a contemporary music venue, also hosts some evenings. This diversity of locations contributes to the intimate and warm atmosphere that characterizes the festival.
A Year-Round Festival
Beyond the main week in October, the Tourcoing Jazz Festival offers "off-site" concerts in the spring and throughout the year, enriching the metropolitan area with jazz events in clubs, venues, and unusual places.
The Association Culturelle Tourquennoise
Organized by the Association Culturelle Tourquennoise (ACT), the festival relies on a passionate team and a network of dedicated volunteers. ACT works to promote jazz and improvised music in the region, with a strong commitment to cultural mediation and artistic education.
Tourcoing Jazz — edition 2026
The 40th edition of the Tourcoing Jazz Festival takes place from October 10 to 17, 2026 in Tourcoing. For this anniversary, the oldest jazz festival in Hauts-de-France offers more than 30 concerts and a hundred artists, featuring Yael Naïm, Kenny Garrett, Lakecia Benjamin, Thomas Dutronc, Erik Truffaz & Antonio Lizana, Émile Parisien & Vincent Peirani, Orchestra Baobab, BCUC, Selah Sue & The Gallands, Gallowstreet, and Chassol. Seasonal concerts are also offered in spring with Wajdi Riahi, Julien Lourau, and Amaro Freitas.
Tourcoing Jazz Festival 2026 — 40th Anniversary Edition
From October 10 to 17, 2026, the Tourcoing Jazz Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary with an exceptional anniversary edition: more than 30 concerts and a hundred artists gathered to make Tourcoing vibrate to the rhythm of jazz, world music, soul, and funk. Founded in 1986, it is the oldest and most emblematic jazz festival in Hauts-de-France.
Concerts take place in several venues across the city: the Théâtre municipal Raymond Devos (main stage for evening shows), the Magic Mirrors, the Maison Folie Hospice d'Havré, the Studio national du Fresnoy, and the MUba — Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tourcoing.
Headliners 2026
Yael Naïm opens the festival on Saturday, October 10. Also scheduled are Erik Truffaz & Antonio Lizana, Émile Parisien & Vincent Peirani, the Lakecia Benjamin Quartet, the Kenny Garrett Quintet, Thomas Dutronc, Selah Sue & The Gallands, Orchestra Baobab, BCUC, Gallowstreet, and Chassol.
Seasonal Concerts
Ahead of the autumn festival, seasonal concerts are scheduled for spring 2026, notably featuring Wajdi Riahi (March 19), Julien Lourau (March 20), and Amaro Freitas (March 29-30).
Programme Tourcoing Jazz 2026
Autumn Festival — October 10 to 17, 2026
- Saturday, October 10 — Yael Naïm (opening concert)
- Tuesday, October 13 — Erik Truffaz & Antonio Lizana
- Wednesday, October 14 — Émile Parisien & Vincent Peirani · Lakecia Benjamin Quartet · Kenny Garrett Quintet
- Friday, October 16 — Thomas Dutronc
- Saturday, October 17 — Selah Sue & The Gallands
Also featured in this edition (dates to be confirmed): Orchestra Baobab, BCUC, Gallowstreet, Chassol. More than 30 concerts and a hundred artists in total. Full program on the official website.
Seasonal Concerts — Spring 2026
- March 19 — Wajdi Riahi
- March 20 — Julien Lourau
- March 29-30 — Amaro Freitas
Highlights Tourcoing Jazz 2026
- 40th anniversary edition of the oldest jazz festival in Hauts-de-France
- More than 30 concerts and a hundred artists
- Headliners: Yael Naïm, Kenny Garrett, Lakecia Benjamin, Thomas Dutronc, Erik Truffaz, Émile Parisien & Vincent Peirani
- Orchestra Baobab, BCUC, Selah Sue & The Gallands, Gallowstreet, Chassol
- Seasonal concerts in spring (Wajdi Riahi, Julien Lourau, Amaro Freitas)
Prices Tourcoing Jazz 2026
Practical information — Tourcoing Jazz
Access to the Festival
By Metro
Tourcoing is served by line 2 of the Ilévia metro. Tourcoing Centre station provides access to the main festival venues.
By Train
Tourcoing station, served by TER trains from Lille (15 min), Roubaix (5 min), and cross-border trains from Belgium.
By Car
From Lille, approximately 20 minutes via the A22. Public parking available in Tourcoing city center.
Ticketing
Tickets available online at billetterie.tourcoing-jazz-festival.com and at usual points of sale.
Concert Venues
- Théâtre municipal de Tourcoing
- Le Grand Mix – 100 rue de Tournai, Tourcoing
- Conservatoire de Tourcoing
- Église Saint-Christophe
Food and Drink
Restaurants and brasseries in Tourcoing city center welcome festival-goers before and after concerts.
Contact
Phone: 03 20 76 98 76
Email: [email protected]
Official website: tourcoing-jazz-festival.com
Accommodation
Tourcoing has several hotels and guest houses in the city center. Lille, 15 minutes away by metro, offers a wider choice of accommodation. Early booking recommended during the festival.
Practical Tips
- As the festival takes place in October, bring warm clothing for travel between venues
- Some concerts are seated, others standing
- Arrive early for the most popular concerts
Accessibility
Concert venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Reserved seating is available upon request from ticketing. Welcome staff are trained to assist audiences with disabilities.
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Where does it take place — Tourcoing Jazz
Théâtre municipal Raymond Devos, Magic Mirrors et lieux divers à Tourcoing
100 rue de Tournai, 59200 Tourcoing