Paris, Île-de-France · August 27 to September 5, 2027
Jazz à la Villette
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Jazz à la Villette
When is Jazz à la Villette 2027?
Jazz à la Villette 2027 is expected to run August 27 to September 5, 2027. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.
2027August 27 to September 5, 2027Expected
How the dates are set: Held over about ten days from late August into early September; the festival announces the days each year.
Jazz à la Villette schedule
- August 28 to September 6, 2026: The 2026 festival ran for ten days in northeast Paris.
- August 28 to September 7, 2025: The 24th edition opened the season with a marathon of concerts.
- Venues: Concerts take place at venues including the Grande Halle de La Villette, the Philharmonie de Paris and the Cité de la musique.
Sources: jazzalavillette.com, lavillette.com, eventland.eu
Getting to Jazz à la Villette
- Parc de la Villette is in northeast Paris and easy to reach by metro line 5 to Porte de Pantin.
- The festival's practical-information page lists the address as 221, avenue Jean-Jaurès, 75019 Paris.
Sources: events.europa.tips, jazzalavillette.com
Tickets and cost
Prices start from €15 depending on the event, and main concerts are generally €28 to €50. The festival offers a mix of free and paid concerts, plus master-classes for amateur musicians.
Source: eventland.eu
History of Jazz à la Villette
Jazz à la Villette brings together contemporary jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop and Great Black Music. The 2025 festival was its 24th edition.
Source: lavillette.com
Jazz à la Villette: questions people ask
When is Jazz à la Villette?
It is held from late August into early September. The 2026 festival ran August 28 to September 6.
Where is Jazz à la Villette held?
At Parc de la Villette in northeast Paris, with concerts at the Grande Halle de La Villette, the Philharmonie de Paris and the Cité de la musique.
How much are Jazz à la Villette tickets?
Prices start from €15 depending on the event, and main concerts are generally €28 to €50.
How do I get to Jazz à la Villette?
Take metro line 5 to Porte de Pantin, which is near the park.
Is there a Jazz à la Villette program for kids?
Yes. The festival has its own program for children and families called Jazz à la Villette for kids.
Sources: jazzalavillette.com, eventland.eu, events.europa.tips
About Jazz à la Villette
Ten days of jazz, soul, funk and hip-hop at the Grande Halle, the Philharmonie and Cité de la musique to open Paris' fall season.
Jazz à la Villette opens the Paris season at the end of summer with a marathon of concerts in Parc de la Villette. Concerts mix contemporary jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop and Great Black Music, with a mix of free and paid shows and a program for kids. The Under the Radar series features emerging artists at partner venues around Paris.
Know before you go
- Concerts are spread over several venues, so check the venue on each ticket.
- Late August and early September in Paris is usually mild, but bring an umbrella for the evening.
- Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is about an hour from Parc de la Villette by train and metro; line 5 reaches Porte de Pantin.
Planning the trip
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