Jammin’Juan 2026 in Juan-les-Pins: European Emerging Jazz Looks for Its New Stars

For two days, Juan-les-Pins will once again become a meeting point for the European jazz scene, as Jammin’Juan returns with an edition dedicated to discovering new talent and connecting musicians with professionals from the music industry.

The ninth edition of the professional jazz market will take place on October 29 and 30, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès Antipolis, turning the French Riviera into a meeting place for artists, programmers, festivals, concert venues, clubs, agents and media.

Jammin’Juan is not simply a concert series. It is a platform designed to support the promotion and circulation of emerging jazz, creating opportunities for artists to meet the professionals who can help bring their music to stages across Europe and beyond.

Twelve showcases to discover the jazz of tomorrow

The heart of the event will be its professional showcases, with twelve acts in total, six each day. Every artist or group will have 35 minutes to present their project in front of programmers, journalists and audiences.

On Thursday, October 29, the programme features Jennings/Perchaud Duo Acoustique, Buck, Knobil, Anthony Jambon Group, Awa Ly and Matti Klein Soul Trio.

Friday, October 30 will see performances by Crozphonics, Nicolas Gardel Quartet, Nils Kassap & Friends, Bram de Looze Solo, Johan Dupont Trio and Elise Vassallucci Quintet.

This international selection confirms Jammin’Juan’s role as a platform for discovering new musical languages and supporting artists who are still establishing themselves on the European scene.

Where jazz meets the music industry

One of Jammin’Juan’s defining features is its professional dimension. The showcases are designed to connect artists with key players in the music ecosystem, including festivals, concert venues, clubs, agencies, media and music programmers.

The format encourages networking and turns live performance into a potential professional opportunity. For two days, Juan-les-Pins becomes an international laboratory where industry professionals can discover emerging projects and identify artists who could become part of future festival and concert programmes.

Setenta opens the evening concerts

Alongside the professional showcases, Jammin’Juan will offer two evening concerts open to the general public.

On Thursday, October 29, at 9 p.m., the spotlight will be on Setenta, the Paris-based group founded in 2006 and now recognised as an international reference in Latin jazz funk.

Led by singer and producer Osman Jr, the band combines Latin jazz, soul, funk, hip hop and Afro-Cuban influences. In 2026, twenty years after its creation, Setenta is entering a new phase in its artistic journey, exploring the meeting point between Nuyorican musical traditions, hip hop and jazz.

Ink between jazz improvisation and African roots

On Friday, October 30, it will be the turn of Ink, a project led by drummer and composer Victor Gachet.

The seven-piece ensemble explores the relationship between jazz improvisation and African oral traditions, developing a musical language in which contemporary sounds and cultural roots constantly interact.

The project follows the path established with the album African Roots and continued with the new single Deni, which brings Burkinabè singing traditions into dialogue with contemporary jazz.

Jammin’Juan also brings jazz to younger audiences

Music will also leave the Palais des Congrès to reach a younger audience.

On Friday, October 30, the Médiathèque Albert Camus will host Rajasthan Express, a musical journey through Rajasthan designed to introduce children and families to music and jazz through an accessible and engaging experience.

The event adds an educational and family dimension to Jammin’Juan, highlighting the festival’s commitment to introducing new generations to musical culture.

Tickets and passes for Jammin’Juan 2026

The event maintains its dual identity: a professional gathering, with showcases and networking opportunities, and a public programme featuring evening concerts and family events.

Showcase passes cost €12 for one day and €20 for both days.

Evening concerts are priced at €15, with a reduced rate of €12. A two-concert pass is also available for €28, or €22 at the reduced rate.

Industry professionals can purchase dedicated passes for €55 for one day or €100 for two days, including the relevant admissions and dinners.

Juan-les-Pins becomes a showcase for emerging jazz

With its ninth edition, Jammin’Juan is once again preparing to make Juan-les-Pins a meeting point for the present and future of jazz.

On one side are musicians looking for new stages and professional opportunities; on the other, programmers, festivals, media and industry professionals searching for projects capable of reflecting the evolution of the genre.

This meeting is at the heart of the Jammin’Juan 2026 concept: turning the French Riviera into a European hub for emerging jazz and giving today’s new talents the opportunity to reach tomorrow’s stages.