Vésinet Jazz Métis Festival
Jazz Métis Journey at Théâtre du Vésinet — 3 evenings spread throughout the season (2025-2026 season: February, April, May 2026)
Edition 2026 — event currently on hold
There is no edition scheduled in 2026 for this event. This page remains accessible to archive the history of the manifestation and will be updated if a new edition is announced.
About Jazz Métis Le Vésinet
The Vésinet Jazz Métis Festival is the jazz event of the Théâtre du Vésinet in Yvelines (78). Created in 2013 as a festival concentrated over three evenings in May, the event has become, over the past few seasons, a «Parcours Jazz Métis» (Jazz Métis Journey): three mixed jazz events offered throughout the theatre's season, no longer grouped into a single festival weekend. The formula maintains the same artistic standards — jazz, world music, Latin jazz, funk, soul, world music — in the intimate setting of the Italian-style hall. For the 2025-2026 season, the journey brings together Nesrine (February 10, 2026), Monsieur Mâlâ (April 2, 2026), and Richard Galliano (May 5, 2026).
Vésinet Jazz Métis: from concentrated festival to seasonal journey
Launched in 2013 (inheriting from the Vésinet Jazz Piano Festival), the Vésinet Jazz Métis Festival first established itself as an annual event of three evenings in May at the Théâtre du Vésinet, dedicated to mixed jazz: Afro-Cuban jazz, Latin jazz, funk, soul, gypsy jazz, klezmer music, afrobeat. The 10th anniversary edition was held from May 11 to 13, 2023, with Harold López-Nussa Trio, Naïssam Jalal & Rythms of Resistance, and Brooklyn Funk Essentials.
A journey spread over the season since the 2025-2026 season
The event has since evolved into a «Parcours Jazz Métis» (Jazz Métis Journey) integrated into the Théâtre du Vésinet's season: three evenings of mixed jazz are now offered throughout the season rather than grouped into a single festival weekend. The artistic direction remains faithful to the spirit of the festival (dialogue between major figures of the genre and emerging talents), but the rhythm changes: approximately one concert per quarter, accessible with a season subscription or individually.
2025-2026 Season: Nesrine, Monsieur Mâlâ, Richard Galliano
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — Nesrine. The Franco-Algerian singer and cellist presents the repertoire of her new album Kan Ya Makan, accompanied by Léo Jassef (keyboards) and Anissa Nehari (percussion). The evening is preceded by a dinner-concert in the foyer with the group Vyin War Sa.
- Thursday, April 2, 2026 — Monsieur Mâlâ. Parisian quintet, revelation of the Victoires du Jazz 2024, at the crossroads of modern jazz, funk, and world music.
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026 — Richard Galliano. Recital by the accordionist and bandoneonist, under the musical direction of Fayçal Karoui, featuring his own compositions, Piazzolla, and Ravel.
A recognized program in the jazz scene
Over the seasons, the event has hosted leading artists such as John Scofield, Roberto Fonseca, Lisa Simone, Seun Kuti, Dhafer Youssef, Harold López-Nussa, David Krakauer, Airelle Besson, Naïssam Jalal, and the San Francisco Jazz Collective, fostering dialogue between global jazz traditions.
An intimate setting on the banks of the Seine
The Théâtre du Vésinet — Cinéma Jean Marais, an Italian-style hall with approximately 450 seats nestled in the heart of the classified park-town, offers a rare proximity between artists and spectators. The town of Le Vésinet, renowned for its exceptional landscaped heritage (lakes, lawns, Belle Époque villas), provides an enchanting setting for these jazz events, just 15 minutes from the center of Paris by RER A.
An event rooted in the territory
Supported by the City of Le Vésinet via the Théâtre du Vésinet and by the Department of Yvelines, the Parcours Jazz Métis contributes to the cultural influence of western Paris.
Jazz Métis Le Vésinet — edition 2026
No concentrated festival edition in Le Vésinet in May 2026. Le Vésinet Jazz Métis has abandoned the multi-day festival format and now offers a « Parcours Jazz Métis » (Mixed Jazz Journey): three evenings of mixed jazz spread throughout the season of the Théâtre du Vésinet. For the 2025-2026 season, the journey brings together Nesrine (February 10, 2026), Monsieur Mâlâ (April 2, 2026), and Richard Galliano (May 5, 2026), all at the Théâtre du Vésinet at 8:30 PM.
No concentrated festival in May 2026 — a journey spread throughout the season
Le Vésinet Jazz Métis Festival will not be held as a concentrated festival in May 2026. The event, launched in 2013, has since the 2025-2026 season become a « Parcours Jazz Métis » (Mixed Jazz Journey): three evenings of mixed jazz are now spread throughout the season of the Théâtre du Vésinet rather than grouped over a few days in May. Source: official page of the journey on the Théâtre du Vésinet website.
2025-2026 Season — the three evenings
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM — Nesrine. The Franco-Algerian singer and cellist presents the repertoire of her album Kan Ya Makan, accompanied by Léo Jassef (keyboards) and Anissa Nehari (percussion). Dinner-concert in the foyer at 7:30 PM with the group Vyin War Sa.
- Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM — Monsieur Mâlâ. Parisian quintet, revelation of the Victoires du Jazz 2024, at the crossroads of modern jazz, funk, and world music.
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM — Richard Galliano. Recital by the accordionist and bandoneon player under the musical direction of Fayçal Karoui, featuring his own compositions, Piazzolla, and Ravel.
Ticketing and practical information
Prices vary depending on the evenings (from approximately €19, up to approximately €42 depending on the artists and seating). Tickets available on site at the Théâtre du Vésinet, online at theatreduvesinet.fr, as well as on Fnac Spectacles and BilletReduc. Box office open Tuesday to Saturday from 3 PM to 7 PM, phone 01 30 15 66 00.
Why this change in format?
The last documented edition of the concentrated festival dates back to May 2023 (10th anniversary edition, from May 11 to 13, 2023, with Harold López-Nussa Trio, Naïssam Jalal & Rythms of Resistance, and Brooklyn Funk Essentials). The Théâtre du Vésinet has since integrated the mixed jazz programming into its regular artistic season, under the title Parcours Jazz Métis.
Programme Jazz Métis Le Vésinet 2026
Parcours Jazz Métis — 2025-2026 season at the Théâtre du Vésinet
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 8:30 PM — Nesrine (vocals, cello), Léo Jassef (keyboards), Anissa Nehari (percussion). Repertoire from the album Kan Ya Makan. Dinner-concert in the foyer at 7:30 PM with Vyin War Sa.
- Thursday, April 2, 2026, 8:30 PM — Monsieur Mâlâ (quintet). Modern jazz, funk, and world music. Revelation of Victoires du Jazz 2024.
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 8:30 PM — Richard Galliano (accordion, bandoneon), musical direction Fayçal Karoui. Works by Galliano, Piazzolla, and Ravel.
No concentrated festival in May 2026: the three evenings are spread throughout the theatre's season.
Highlights Jazz Métis Le Vésinet 2026
- No concentrated festival over a few days in May 2026 — transition to the « Parcours Jazz Métis » format spread throughout the season
- Three evenings at the Théâtre du Vésinet at 8:30 PM: Nesrine (February 10, 2026), Monsieur Mâlâ (April 2, 2026), Richard Galliano (May 5, 2026)
- Variable prices (from approximately €19, up to approximately €42 depending on the artists)
- Ticketing: theatreduvesinet.fr, Fnac Spectacles, BilletReduc, theatre box office
Prices Jazz Métis Le Vésinet 2026
Practical information — Jazz Métis Le Vésinet
Practical Information
Location
Théâtre du Vésinet — Cinéma Jean Marais
59 boulevard Carnot, 78110 Le Vésinet
Format
The Parcours Jazz Métis offers 3 evenings spread throughout the theatre season (and no longer a festival concentrated over a few days in May as it was until 2023). Concerts generally start at 8:30 PM.
Access
RER A: Le Vésinet-Centre (approximately 15 minutes from Paris-Étoile), then a 5-minute walk.
Bus: several lines serve the city center.
Car: parking near the theater, access via A86 or A14.
Prices
Prices vary depending on the evening (starting from approximately €19 for some concerts, up to approximately €42 depending on artists and seating). Reduced rates and season subscriptions available.
Ticketing
Théâtre du Vésinet box office (on-site and online via theatreduvesinet.fr), Fnac Spectacles, BilletReduc. Box office open Tuesday to Saturday from 3 PM to 7 PM.
Contact
Phone: 01 30 15 66 00
Official website: theatreduvesinet.fr — Parcours Jazz Métis
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Théâtre du Vésinet
59 boulevard Carnot, 78110 Le Vésinet