The 71st edition of the Nice Jazz Festival takes place from July 16 to 20. This iconic event in the region was created in 1948 and has seen a large number of internationally renowned artists perform on stage.
This year, spectators will be able to discover 31 groups over 5 consecutive evenings of concerts. The Théâtre de Verdure will be the stage dedicated entirely to jazz, while Place Masséna will host more well-known groups in the news. Here is the program for these 5 evenings:
Tuesday, July 16:
Masséna:
– Neneh Cherry at 8:00 PM
– Jacob Banks at 9:15 PM
– Nile Rodgers & Chic at 11:00 PM
Théâtre de Verdure:
– Nubya Garcia at 7:30 PM
– Fred Hersch Trio at 8:45 PM
– A Christian McBride Situation at 10:30 PM
Wednesday, July 17:
Masséna:
– Jordan Rakei at 8:00 PM
– Angèle at 9:15 PM
– The Blaze at 11:00 PM
Théâtre de Verdure:
– Judi Jackson at 7:30 PM
– Christian Sands Trio at 8:45 PM
– Makaya McCraven Feat Marquis Hill & Brandee Younger at 10:30 PM
Thursday, July 18:
Masséna:
– Ezra Collective at 8:00 PM
– Masego at 9:15 PM
– Black Eyed Peas at 11:00 PM
Théâtre de Verdure:
– Kokoroko at 7:30 PM
– Sarah McKenzie at 8:45 PM
– Orquesta Akokán at 10:30 PM
Friday, July 19:
Masséna:
– José James Celebrates Bill Withers at 8:00 PM
– Hocus Pocus at 9:15 PM
– Ibrahim Maalouf Invites Haïdouti Orkestar at 11:00 PM
Théâtre de Verdure:
– Fred Nardin Trio at 7:30 PM
– Ralph Peterson and the Messenger Legacy at 8:45 PM
– Jean-Luc Ponty Atlantic Years Quintet at 10:30 PM
Saturday, July 20:
Masséna:
– Jupiter & Okwess at 8:00 PM
– Kimberose at 9:15 PM
– Big Flo & Oli at 11:00 PM
Théâtre de Verdure:
– Frédéric Viale Trio at 6:45 PM
– Adrien Brandeis Quintet at 7:30 PM
– Samy Thiebault “Caribbean Stories” at 8:45 PM
– Omara Portuondo “Ultimo Beso” at 10:30 PM
