Wolfi Jazz Festival
Jazz, blues and world music in the historic Fort Kléber
About Wolfi Jazz
A Festival Born in a 19th-Century Fort
In 2011, the Wolfi Jazz association gave birth to a jazz festival in a rather unexpected location: Fort Kléber, a 19th-century military structure located in Wolfisheim, a residential commune in the immediate suburbs of Strasbourg. The natural acoustics of the moat and the history-rich atmosphere of the fortified enclosure offer an intimate and unique setting that immediately captivates the audience. In fifteen editions, Wolfi Jazz has established itself as a must-attend event on the Alsatian jazz circuit.
Two Stages, Two Ambiences
The festival is structured around two complementary stages. The Esplanade Stage, outdoors in the heart of the fort, hosts the headliners in the evening: paid concerts featuring jazz, blues, funk, soul, and world music artists in a carefully curated program. The Douves Stage, with free access, is dedicated to emerging talents and discoveries, offering a valuable showcase for the young regional and national music scene.
A Musical Journey Around the World
The 2025 edition celebrated the festival's 15th anniversary with the theme "A Musical Journey Around the World," welcoming internationally renowned artists such as Robert Finley, Thomas Dutronc, Célia Kameni, and Véronique Gayot. Over the years, Wolfi Jazz has hosted musicians from all over the world, confirming its role as a festival open to all musical cultures. The Peacock's Cry Championship, an offbeat and friendly event, has become an unusual highlight of the festival.
On the Outskirts of Strasbourg
Located just 10 kilometers from the center of Strasbourg, Fort Kléber in Wolfisheim is easily accessible by car or public transport. The festival benefits from this proximity to the Alsatian capital while offering the relaxed atmosphere of a human-scale event, far from the urban hustle and bustle. The varied prices—from evening passes to full passes—and the free programming on the Douves stage ensure accessibility for all audiences.
Wolfi Jazz — edition 2026
16th edition of the Wolfi Jazz Festival at Fort Kléber in Wolfisheim, from June 18 to 21, 2026. Four days of jazz, soul, funk, and world music with Selah Sue and The Gallands, Deluxe, China Moses, Anne Paceo, The Getdown, Emile Londonien, and 20syl & Christophe Panzani. Sunday, June 21: free day on the occasion of the Fête de la Musique.
16th edition: June 18 to 21, 2026
The Wolfi Jazz Festival returns for its 16th edition from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the foot of Fort Kléber in Wolfisheim, on the outskirts of Strasbourg. Since 2010, the festival has established itself as one of the major cultural events in the Grand Est region, with a program that takes jazz as a starting point to explore contemporary music and scenes from around the world.
New in 2026: two stages united in a single space
For the first time this year, the festival's two paid stages — the Fort Stage and the Léon Stage — are grouped together in a unique space at the foot of the fortress. From Thursday to Saturday, concerts follow one another in alternation, allowing the public to enjoy the entire program without moving.
Sunday, June 21: Fête de la Musique with free access
On Sunday, June 21, Wolfi Jazz partners with the Fête de la Musique for an entirely free day on the Moat Stage, featuring Compagnie Dounya, Taqsim Driver, and Fanfare Couche-Tard & Friends'Road. A festive day open to all, with concerts, activities for young audiences, and activities in a green setting.
Easier access
The arrival of the tramway now improves accessibility to the festival site from Strasbourg, reinforcing its character as a human-scale festival, rooted in its territory.
Programme Wolfi Jazz 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026 — doors open 6:00 PM
Fort Stage (paid)
- 6:30 PM — Carte blanche to Fred Nardin trio · Jazz
- 8:45 PM — China Moses · Jazz / Soul / Blues — singer with a powerful voice, daughter of Dee Dee Bridgewater, who energetically revisits the jazz and blues repertoire
- 10:45 PM — Anne Paceo · Jazz / Pop — multi-award-winning drummer and composer (Victoires du Jazz), a singular figure in contemporary French jazz
Léon Stage (paid)
- 7:45 PM — Étienne Mbappé · Jazz / World / Folk — Cameroonian virtuoso bassist, touring companion of John McLaughlin and Salif Keita
- 9:45 PM — Fœhn feat. Fleur Worku · Jazz / Electro / Pop
Friday, June 19, 2026 — doors open 6:30 PM
Fort Stage (paid)
- 7:00 PM — Louis Matute Large Ensemble · Jazz — Swiss contemporary jazz ensemble led by guitarist Louis Matute
- 9:00 PM — The Getdown · Jazz / Funk / Afro-Caribbean
- 11:00 PM — Deluxe · Pop / Funk / Electro — Aix-en-Provence collective with wild mustaches, blending electro, hip-hop, jazz, and swing in a supercharged show
Léon Stage (paid)
- 8:00 PM — DouingKa · Jazz / World Music
- 10:00 PM — Sampling is Beautiful Trio · Jazz / Hip-Hop
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — doors open 5:30 PM
Fort Stage (paid)
- 6:45 PM — Emile Londonien · Jazz / Broken Beat / RnB — Strasbourg trio that has made its mark on the UK and French jazz scene, at the crossroads of jazz and electronic music
- 8:45 PM — Selah Sue and The Gallands · Soul / Jazz — the Belgian star presents her new project alongside the Parisian quartet The Gallands, between ethereal soul and luminous jazz
- 11:15 PM — 20syl & Christophe Panzani / Sula Bassana · Jazz / Hip-Hop / Electro — encounter between the Nantes beatmaker (Hocus Pocus, C2C) and saxophonist Panzani
Léon Stage (paid)
- 7:45 PM — Joe Bel · Folk / Soul — singer-songwriter with a deep voice, blending luminous folk and intimate soul
- 10:15 PM — Lara Issa · Neo Soul / Broken Beat
Sunday, June 21, 2026 — Fête de la Musique — doors open 3:00 PM
Moat Stage (free and open access)
- 3:30 PM — Compagnie Dounya, Taqsim Driver, La Fanfare Couche-Tard & Friends'Road · Festive and family day in partnership with the Fête de la Musique
Highlights Wolfi Jazz 2026
- 16th edition of the festival, in the setting of Fort Kléber
- Two paid stages united for the first time in a single space
- Headliners 2026: Selah Sue and The Gallands, Deluxe, China Moses, Anne Paceo, 20syl & Christophe Panzani
- Sunday, June 21: entirely free day for the Fête de la Musique on the Moat Stage
- Easier access with the arrival of the tramway from Strasbourg
Prices Wolfi Jazz 2026
Practical information — Wolfi Jazz
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place at Fort Kléber, rue du Fort, 67202 Wolfisheim.
- By car: A351 exit Wolfisheim, then follow signs for the city center. Parking near Fort Kléber.
- By public transport: Tram F (Wolfisheim Stade or Wolfisheim Mairie station), a 15-minute walk from Fort Kléber.
2025 Prices (indicative)
- Individual evening: 39 to 49 euros depending on the lineup
- Blues-Funk Pass: 68 euros (2 evenings)
- World Music Pass: 78 euros (2 evenings)
- 5-day Pass: 180 euros
- Douves Stage: free
Contact
- Phone: 03 88 78 14 19
- Website: wolfijazz.com
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Where does it take place — Wolfi Jazz
Fort Kléber
Fort Kléber, rue du Fort, 67202 Wolfisheim