Event Details
Jazz à Vienne 2026: The 45th Edition at the Théâtre Antique
From 25 June to 11 July 2026, the Théâtre Antique de Vienne, a Roman amphitheatre built in the 1st century AD, becomes one of Europe's most extraordinary music venues. The 45th edition of Jazz à Vienne is dedicated to the centenary of Miles Davis and presents 167 concerts across 17 days, featuring artists from 22 countries. Around 200,000 festival visitors are expected for a programme that spans jazz, blues, soul, funk, reggae, hip-hop and world music beneath the open skies of the Isère.
Highlights and Lineup 2026
Evening concerts at the Théâtre Antique begin at 8:30 PM. Confirmed headline acts for the 45th edition include:
- 25 June – Opening night: Stefano Di Battista & Erik Truffaz with the Orchestre des Alpes & du Léman, world premiere of "Side by Side"
- 26 June – Deluxe feat. Too Many Zooz (sold out)
- 29 June – Jeff Mills feat. Jean-Phi Dary / Sun Ra Arkestra / Verb
- 30 June – Groundation / Kokoroko
- 1 July – Imany / Molly Johnson
- 2 July – Beirut / Vincent Peirani Living Being IV
- 3 July – Cerrone Disco Symphonic / Kyoto Jazz Massive (sold out)
- 4 July – Marcus Miller "We Want Miles!" / Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane (sold out)
- 6 July – Angélique Kidjo / Fatoumata Diawara
- 7 July – De La Soul Live Band / Lakecia Benjamin
- 8 July – Jon Batiste / James Andrews / Anne Paceo
- 9 July – Cuba Night: Buena Vista All Stars
- 10 July – Samara Joy / Maria Schneider & Clasijazz Big Band
- 11 July – Closing night: Vulfpeck / The Fearless Flyers / Souleance / Ubaq (sold out)
Miles Davis Centenary: The Heart of This Edition
The 100th birthday of Miles Davis (born 26 May 1926) gives the 45th edition its central theme. On 4 July, Marcus Miller reunites the original members of Miles Davis's 1981 band for the European exclusive "We Want Miles!" tour: Bill Evans, Mike Stern and Mino Cinelu perform together for the first time in decades. In parallel, the Musée d'Histoire de Vienne presents the exhibition "Miles Davis, 100 ans d'influence" from 25 June to 11 July (daily 2 PM to 7 PM, free entry).
Free Concerts: Three Quarters of the Programme at No Charge
Jazz à Vienne is far more than the ticketed evening shows. Three quarters of all 250 concerts are free of charge:
- Scène de Cybèle (Jardin de Cybèle): daily from noon, free entry without reservation. Regional talent, emerging bands and international projects until 7 PM.
- Le Club (Théâtre François Ponsard): 14 concerts from 11:30 PM, free admission. The intimate late-night stage for those who want to keep the music going until dawn.
- Jazz sur la Ville: concerts in cafés, restaurants and heritage venues across the city, also free.
- Super Sundays on 28 June and 5 July: full days of free events at 12 venues, including a sunrise concert at 6:30 AM on the Pipet hill and aqua-percussion on the Rhône.
Tickets and Prices
For evening concerts at the Théâtre Antique (7,500 seats, free seating arrangement):
- Single ticket adults: €40 to €65 depending on the evening
- Single ticket ages 15 to 25: €30
- Single ticket ages 4 to 14: €6
- Reduced rate (jobseekers, works council): €37 to €62
- Pack Trio (any 3 evenings): €114
- Pass 7 Soirées: €205 (reduced: €195) – sold out
- Pass Intégral (all evenings): €355 – still available
Tickets are available exclusively through the official website jazzavienne.com, by phone, at authorised outlets (Fnac) and via Pass Culture. Resale platforms are not authorised and carry no guarantee of ticket validity. Gates open at 6:30 PM; seating is not numbered, so arriving early is advised.
Getting There and Visitor Tips
- By train: Vienne is 30 km south of Lyon. The TER from Lyon Part-Dieu takes 20 to 25 minutes. Festival visitors can use the Train + Concert offer for a return journey from Lyon for just €2.
- Parking: Free park-and-ride lots at the city entrances; driving into the centre is restricted during the festival.
- Arrive early: Gates open at 6:30 PM; those wanting the best stone-tier seats should aim to be inside by 7:30 PM.
- Dress appropriately: July evenings can turn cool. A light jacket and a cushion for the stone steps are strongly recommended.
- Accommodation: Vienne itself is small and fills up fast. Lyon offers far more choice and is easily reached by TER after each concert.
- Food and drink: The Cybèle food court serves regional cuisine, Côtes du Rhône wines, locally brewed beers and artisan ice cream from the Rhône Valley, all within a zero-waste approach.
