Jazz à La Villette 28 August to 7 September 2025: Paris’ End-of-Summer Jazz Celebration

A Festival Where Jazz Meets Parisian Energy

As summer draws to a close, Paris prepares to swing to a different beat. From 28 August to 7 September 2025, Jazz à La Villette transforms the French capital into a playground of jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and world music. Set within the creative hub of Parc de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement, the festival has become one of Europe’s leading showcases for jazz and genre-bending sounds.

First launched in 2002, Jazz à La Villette carries the legacy of earlier Parisian jazz movements while embracing new voices and crossovers. It’s more than a music festival — it’s a cultural ritual that bridges tradition and innovation, mainstream and experimental, global legends and rising stars.

What to Expect at Jazz à La Villette 2025?

Spread across ten days and multiple iconic venues, the program offers something for every music lover:

• Grande Halle Charlie Parker: the heart of the festival, hosting international stars.
• Philharmonie de Paris & Cité de la Musique: where jazz meets orchestral grandeur.
• Atelier du Plateau & Dynamo: intimate spots for avant-garde performances.

Highlights of the 2025 Line-Up

This year’s lineup is both daring and celebratory:

• 28 August – The Headhunters, Tshegue, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
• 29 August – Jalen Ngonda, Isaiah Collier & Parallel Universe
• 30 August – The Shape of Jazz to Come with Denardo Coleman and Ambrose Akinmusire
• 31 August – Nduduzo Makhathini, ConstelNation, Sona Jobarteh & Salif Keïta
• 2 September – Shabaka (Cité de la musique)
• 3 September – Sun Ra Arkestra & Jeff Mills
• 5 September – Jacob Banks & Rejjie Snow
• 6 September – Jordan Rakei and Rita Payés
• 7 September – Knower and Cimafunk closing the festival

Beyond the headliners, festivalgoers can enjoy Under the Radar sessions for experimental projects, Jazz à La Villette for Kids, film-in-concert evenings, masterclasses, and late-night jam sessions.

How to Attend?

Tickets

Prices range from €15 to €45, depending on the venue and performance. Multi-concert passes and family rates are also available, making it accessible whether you’re planning one unforgettable evening or immersing yourself across the entire festival.

Venues

All events are staged across the Parc de la Villette cultural complex (211 Avenue Jean-Jaurès, 75019 Paris), easily reached by:

• Metro Line 5 – Porte de Pantin stop
• Tram T3b – Porte de Pantin–Parc de la Villette
• Bus routes serving the district

The park itself is a cultural landmark, home to concert halls, gardens, museums, and striking modern architecture.

Stay Connected with Voye Global

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Quick Festival Snapshot

Detail	Info
Dates	28 August – 7 September 2025
Location	Parc de la Villette & venues across Paris
Line-Up	The Headhunters, Seun Kuti, Sun Ra Arkestra, Shabaka & more
Tickets	€15 – €45 (multi-concert passes available)
Connectivity	Voye Global France eSIM for seamless festival access

Closing Notes

If you’re planning a late-summer trip to Paris, Jazz à La Villette is the perfect soundtrack to your journey. With its mix of legendary acts and cutting-edge performances, it captures the soul of Paris at night. And with Voye Global by your side, you’ll enjoy every moment — from the opening note to the final encore — fully connected.