Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés 2026: 25th Edition in Iconic Paris Venues
The Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés festival returns for its 25th edition from May 18 to 24, 2026, with an opening concert on May 11 at the Théâtre de l'Odéon. The festival, a major jazz event in cultural Paris, champions artistic creation in jazz under the motto "Liberté, tolérance, partage." Organizers cite "Amour" as the enduring value over 25 years. Notable past performers include Norah Jones, Yaron Herman, and Anne Pacéo for their first Paris festival, and Brad Mehldau, Matthieu Chedid, Ben l'Oncle Soul, and Kyle Eastwood for their first time in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Key facts
- Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés celebrates its 25th edition in 2026.
- The festival runs from May 18 to 24, 2026.
- Opening concert is on May 11, 2026 at Théâtre de l'Odéon.
- Motto: Liberté, tolérance, partage.
- Artists who played their first Paris festival there include Norah Jones, Yaron Herman, Anne Pacéo.
- Artists who first performed in Saint-Germain-des-Prés include Brad Mehldau, Matthieu Chedid, Ben l'Oncle Soul, Kyle Eastwood.
- The festival is held in iconic venues across Paris.
- Organizers emphasize love as a core value over 25 years.
Entities
Artists
- Norah Jones
- Yaron Herman
- Anne Pacéo
- Brad Mehldau
- Matthieu Chedid
- Ben l'Oncle Soul
- Kyle Eastwood
Institutions
- Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Théâtre de l'Odéon
- Artistikrezo
Locations
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Paris
- France