39th edition of Jazz en tête in Clermont-Ferrand
Come swing at the Maison de la culture de Clermont-Ferrand! The international Jazz en tête festival will be held from October 20 to 24, 2026, with great headliners this year again.
Over the course of more than 30 years, the Jazz en tête festival located 15 minutes from our hotel-restaurant in Orcines has showcased more than 3,000 musicians.
Young talents and big names in jazz perform every year on the stage of the Maison de la culture de Clermont-Ferrand.
The 2026 edition will be eclectic again and during these 5 days, the city will vibrate to the sound of saxophones, double basses, trumpets and pianos.
One of Jazz en tête’s strengths is its annual lineup, which blends established stars with exciting new discoveries from the international jazz scene.
Whether you are a connoisseur or simply curious, the festival offers a wonderful opportunity to explore diverse musical worlds.
The 2025 edition made a lasting impression, notably featuring trumpeter Theo Croker a major figure in contemporary jazz.
It also showcased double bassist Dave Holland, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Walter Smith III.
These performances offered a fantastic glimpse of the artistic excellence for which the festival is renowned.
The program for this 39th edition will be revealed in the coming months.
However, festival-goers can already look forward to the elements that have made Jazz en tête a success for over thirty years:
Book one of the 30 rooms at our Les Hirondelles hotel in Orcines to enjoy this unique festival!
Over the course of more than 30 years, the Jazz en tête festival located 15 minutes from our hotel-restaurant in Orcines has showcased more than 3,000 musicians.
Young talents and big names in jazz perform every year on the stage of the Maison de la culture de Clermont-Ferrand.
The 2026 edition will be eclectic again and during these 5 days, the city will vibrate to the sound of saxophones, double basses, trumpets and pianos.
Jazz in the spotlight
Young talents and festival regulars
One of Jazz en tête’s strengths is its annual lineup, which blends established stars with exciting new discoveries from the international jazz scene.
Whether you are a connoisseur or simply curious, the festival offers a wonderful opportunity to explore diverse musical worlds.
The 2025 edition made a lasting impression, notably featuring trumpeter Theo Croker a major figure in contemporary jazz.
It also showcased double bassist Dave Holland, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Walter Smith III.
These performances offered a fantastic glimpse of the artistic excellence for which the festival is renowned.
A highly anticipated lineup for 2026
The program for this 39th edition will be revealed in the coming months.
However, festival-goers can already look forward to the elements that have made Jazz en tête a success for over thirty years:
- an eclectic lineup
- world-renowned musicians
- and exciting new discoveries!
Book one of the 30 rooms at our Les Hirondelles hotel in Orcines to enjoy this unique festival!
