Jazz en Tête 2025 Festival in Clermont-Ferrand
🎷 Jazz en Tête Festival 2025: The soul of jazz comes to Clermont-Ferrand
Every fall, Clermont-Ferrand becomes the vibrant heart of jazz in France thanks to the Jazz en Tête Festival, a major event celebrating this universal and innovative music.
For its 38th edition, the festival will take place from Tuesday, October 21 to Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Maison de la Culture – Scène Nationale de Clermont-Ferrand (Copernicus Center).
With over 30 years of history, this festival is a key pillar of the French jazz scene, having welcomed legends such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and more recently, talents such as Scott Tixier and Zara McFarlane.
🎶 An eclectic and prestigious program
The 2025 program skillfully blends legendary figures, rising stars, and unique ensembles to offer a rich and varied immersion into the world of jazz:
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – 8 p.m., Jean Cocteau Hall
- Scott Tixier Trio - violin, double bass, drums (JET New Stars 2025)
- Zara McFarlane Quartet “Sweet Whispers – Celebrating Sarah Vaughan”
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – 8 p.m.
- Djamal B Quintet (vocals, guitar, saxophones, piano, guitar, double bass)
- Walter Smith III Quartet (saxophones, piano, double bass, drums)
- Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 8 p.m.
- Dado Moroni / Stéphane Belmondo (piano, trumpet, flugelhorn)
- Dave Holland Trio (saxophone, double bass, drums)
- Friday, October 24, 2025 – 8:00 PM
- Oded Tzur Quartet (saxophone, double bass, piano, drums)
- Theo Croker "Dream Manifest" (trumpet, EFX, DJ keyboards, piano, bass, drums)
- Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 8:00 PM
- Sullivan Fortner Trio (piano, double bass, drums)
- Gonzalo Rubalcaba / Hamilton de Holanda Duo (piano, mandolin)
🎺 A unique atmosphere in the heart of Auvergne
More than just a festival, Jazz en Tête is an immersive experience. In addition to concerts, it offers nightly jam sessions in partner bars, meet-and-greets with musicians, and sometimes masterclasses, fostering a lively encounter between artists and the public.
This conviviality combined with artistic excellence makes Jazz en Tête one of the major musical events in Auvergne, attracting enthusiasts and curious audiences every year.
📌 Practical Information
📍 Venue: Maison de la Culture, 2 Boulevard Trudaine, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand
📅 Dates: October 21-25, 2025
🎟️ Rates: From €37.40 per evening (reduced rates and packages available)
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