We wait for it with the greatest anticipation each year: from July 24 to 27, 2025, the Nice Jazz Fest is back in the azure capital! And it’s not just any event; it’s actually the oldest jazz festival in the world, created in 1948. What's on the schedule? Wild evenings, 28 absolutely exceptional concerts featuring jaw-dropping headliners, and memories that will last a lifetime. In short, we can’t wait, and we're sure you can't wait either!
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Four Evenings, 28 Unique Concerts
For this very special occasion, two stages will be set up at the Théâtre de Verdure and in Place Masséna. There will be jazz, of course, but also sounds of rap, hip-hop, R'n'B, pop, and even electro. We’re kicking off the festivities in style on Thursday, July 24, 2025 with some amazing artists. Are you ready? Earthgang, Polo & Pan, and Raye will perform on the Masséna stage. Yes, just that! Meanwhile, at the Théâtre de Verdure, the spotlight will be on daoud, Sullivan Fortner Trio, China Moses, and John Scofield.
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The next day, Friday, July 25, 2025, we continue this fabulous launch with Freddie Gibbs & El Michels Affair, Lamomali, and the hip-hop sounds of Mustard on the Masséna stage. Starting at 7:15 PM, Stochelo & Mozes Roseberg, Edouard Pennes, Jalen Ngonda, and the pianist Sullivan Fortner accompanied by John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton will take turns at the Théâtre de Verdure. The weekend promises to be just as explosive, as on Saturday, July 26, 2025, Goldlink, Masego, and the lovely Jorja Smith will hit the stage, along with Tyreek Mcdole, Nubya Garcia, and The Cookers. To wrap up this edition in style, Mrcy, Feu! Chatterton, and Santa, as well as Monsieur Mala and Ekep Nkwelle, will bring you an exhilarating evening.
Between celebration and relaxation at "Merenda"
A music festival yes, but not just that. The village of La Merenda will offer a Food system and a Sound system, featuring JoeyStarr & The Live Soldierz, as well as a relaxation area, pétanque, and dining to help you enjoy every moment between the concerts. Once the concerts are over, the acoustic jam sessions will take over in the heart of the village. A gentle way to extend the festivities under the starry sky of the Côte d’Azur! Are you coming?
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Nice Jazz Fest'
From July 24 to July 27, 2025
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