Jazz à Juan-les-Pins: the legendary jazz festival of the French Riviera
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Every summer, Juan-les-Pins, the seaside resort of Antibes, hosts one of the most famous jazz festivals in the world: Jazz à Juan. Held in the exceptional setting of the Pinède Gould, facing the Mediterranean Sea, this event attracts thousands of music lovers each year from across France and around the world.
The 2026 edition of the Jazz à Juan festival will take place from July 9 to July 19, 2026, featuring several evenings of open-air concerts in a unique setting between the sea and umbrella pines.
A historic jazz festival
Created in 1960, the Jazz à Juan festival is one of the oldest jazz festivals in Europe and has become over the decades a must-see event for music lovers.
Since its first edition, the festival has welcomed many jazz legends and international artists. Among the performers who have marked its history are:
Miles Davis
Ella Fitzgerald
Ray Charles
Dizzy Gillespie
Nina Simone
These legendary performances have contributed to the global reputation of Jazz à Juan, which is now considered one of the major international jazz festivals.
Open-air concerts in an exceptional setting
The festival concerts take place at the Pinède Gould, an iconic venue located by the sea in Juan-les-Pins.
Under the pine trees and facing the Mediterranean Sea, spectators can enjoy a unique atmosphere where the music blends with the summer spirit of the French Riviera.
The festival program includes:
concerts by international artists
traditional and contemporary jazz
new musical discoveries
events and activities dedicated to jazz
The lineup often brings together legendary jazz artists and emerging talents, offering a rich and diverse musical experience.
A must-see summer event in Antibes
The Jazz à Juan festival is one of the major summer cultural events on the French Riviera, alongside the Cannes Film Festival, the Voiles d’Antibes, and the Cannes Yachting Festival.
For around ten days, Juan-les-Pins becomes a meeting place for music lovers and visitors who come to enjoy concerts in an exceptional setting.
Every year, the event contributes to the international reputation of Antibes Juan-les-Pins and plays an important role in the cultural and tourist life of the region.
How to get to the Jazz à Juan-les-Pins festival?
The Pinède Gould, where the Jazz à Juan concerts take place, is located in the heart of Juan-les-Pins, close to the beaches, restaurants and the city center.
During major summer festivals, traffic and parking can be difficult in the area. To make your travel easier, it may be more convenient to use a Taxi Antibes or Taxi Juan-les-Pins.
The Official Taxis Antibes Juan-les-Pins provide transportation to events and festivals across the region.
Our drivers can:
drive you to Jazz à Juan at the Pinède Gould
pick you up after the concert
provide your transfer from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
Booking a Taxi Antibes is a simple and comfortable solution to enjoy the festival without worrying about parking.
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