Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival

All roads lead to jazz! Discover the 2026 programme.

A major international festival, the Monte Carlo Jazz Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. For this 20th edition, the Monte Carlo Jazz Festival offers a fabulous program over 10 dates.

Held in the sumptuous setting of the Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, the Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival is an unmissable event for jazz lovers. For two decades, the festival has moved to the rhythm of encounters and discoveries. Across these twenty editions, styles, cultures and generations have come together. Because jazz is more than music: it is a tradition passed down by constantly reinventing itself, a living language.

To celebrate this anniversary, we have created a programme that remains true to the spirit of this event: generous, bold and open to the world.

The masterful voices of Youn Sun Nah, Gregory Porter, Melody Gardot and the collective spirit of the Thanda Choirwill remind us that emotion is universal. Selah Sue, joined by The Gallands, will bring her organic energy to the stage, while baritone Tyreek McDole will embody the rising generation of vocal jazz.

Pioneers of London acid jazz, The Brand New Heavies will get bodies moving to the sound of their funk grooves. GoGo Penguin will blend jazz with electronic sounds with adventurous elegance, while Marillion will broaden the horizons of this season with progressive rock.

With his gypsy jazz swing and his gift for melody, Thomas Dutronc will remind us that jazz loves taking the road less travelled. Lila May will illuminate the season with her sensitive songwriting, while South African gospel group Soweto Gospel Choir will celebrate fellowship and joy.

Live concerts to be enjoyed at the Salle Garnier, complemented by Before and After events at the Café de la Rotonde at the Casino de Monte-Carlo, specially arranged for the occasion, and two magnificent moments of cinema around jazz: the screening of the film Ascenseur pour l'échafaud with the collaboration of the Institut Audiovisuel de Monaco, followed by the film concert Whiplash.

Attending this festival means immersing yourself in an intimate and magical atmosphere thanks to exceptional performances in a spectacular setting. For an unforgettable experience in the Principality, discover our exclusive guide and explore our sumptuous hotels in Monaco. Reserve your tickets and embark on the Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival adventure.