Nice Jazz Fest turns Nice, France into a Riviera concert hub each July, celebrating the city’s long love affair with jazz while welcoming soul, funk, hip-hop, and global sounds. Shows unfold in Jardin Albert Ier between the Masséna Stage on Place Masséna and the Théâtre de Verdure amphitheater, so you can bounce between big headliners and more intimate sets. Expect sunset grooves, late-night encores, and that unmistakable Mediterranean atmosphere at one of the world’s oldest jazz festivals.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, July 23–Sunday, July 26, 2026. Official festival site.
• Gates/doors: 5:30 PM (organizer FAQ). Official FAQ.
• Daily schedule and set times are published by the organizer (updates as announced). Edition 2026 lineup.
LOCATION
• Main site: Place Masséna & Théâtre de Verdure (Jardin Albert 1er), Nice, France. Open in Google Maps.
• Getting there (public transit, parking, and access notes): Official access info.
• Local visitor information: Nice Côte d’Azur Tourist Office.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Official ticketing: Ticketing platform (passes and individual dates, as released).
• Mobile tickets are accepted (QR/barcode must be readable). Official FAQ.
• Re-entry policy: entry/exit is allowed once per day for ticket holders. Official FAQ.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Seating: there is no numbered seating; placement is free. Official FAQ.
• Pets are not allowed on the festival grounds (except guide/service animals). Official FAQ.
• Security checks and prohibited items (bag checks, restricted objects): Official security rules.
• Payments: vendors may accept cash and credit card; there are no ATMs on the festival grounds. Official FAQ.
• Accessibility information (reserved areas and services): Official accessibility page.