Jazz à la Villette 2025: from 28 August to 7 September, Paris will be swinging to the beat of jazz

In Paris, the end of summer doesn’t just mean back to school or office life — it also means the return of one of the city’s most vibrant cultural highlights. Every year, Jazz à la Villette opens the cultural season with an ambitious, eclectic, and festive program. From August 28 to September 7, 2025, the Grande Halle de la Villette and partner venues will echo with the sounds of saxophones, guitars, keyboards, and voices shaping today’s jazz.

As one of Europe’s most anticipated festivals, Jazz à la Villette attracts seasoned jazz lovers as well as curious newcomers. And thanks to Tonight Pass, attending the festival is easier than ever: just a few clicks from your couch, and your ticket is ready. Skip the lines, get in quickly, and keep in touch with people you meet along the way.

Since its creation in the early 2000s, Jazz à la Villette has become a major stop on the international jazz calendar. Though it calls Paris home, the festival gathers artists from across the globe and a cosmopolitan audience.

Its unique charm lies in its openness: here, you don’t just hear “pure” jazz but a wide palette blending funk, soul, hip-hop, Afrobeat, and electronic influences. That’s what makes it resonate so strongly with the Tonight Pass spirit: events as a way to share, connect, and experience culture together.

Jazz à la Villette 2025 runs from August 28 to September 7. For ten days, Paris turns into a jazz capital.

The festival’s beating heart is, as always, the Grande Halle de la Villette, an iconic venue with outstanding acoustics. But the program also spreads across partner spaces such as the Cabaret Sauvage, the Trabendo, the Cité de la Musique, and even outdoor locations for a more relaxed vibe.

This variety allows for unique experiences: start with an intimate gig at sunset, then move on to a grand stage performance — all within the same neighborhood. With Tonight Pass, planning becomes effortless: one click, one booking, and you’re ready to enjoy.

logo of Jazz à la Villette 2025 (source : radiofrance.fr)

Each edition of Jazz à la Villette is known for a lineup that bridges generations and genres. The 2025 program promises to continue this tradition. While the full list of artists will be unveiled progressively, the festival is built around three pillars:

• International jazz icons — legendary musicians who shaped the genre.
• Contemporary stars — artists reinventing jazz with funk, soul, Afro, or electronic influences.
• Emerging talents — young musicians pushing the boundaries and redefining jazz for a new generation.

Expect theme nights (Afro-jazz, funk nights, hip-hop fusion) and exclusive creations crafted specifically for the festival.

Attending Jazz à la Villette is more than just watching concerts — it’s living a full-on cultural experience.

The crowd is wonderfully diverse: young music lovers, families, long-time jazz aficionados, and international visitors all meet in the same spaces. The atmosphere is lively yet welcoming, with conversations spilling out of concert halls, spontaneous exchanges, and friendships born in the festival’s relaxed spirit.

This is exactly where Tonight Pass shines: not only do you book your tickets online stress-free, but you can also keep in touch with the people you meet during the event. What begins as a musical evening often turns into lasting connections.

Jazz à la Villette also makes a point of reaching younger audiences. Educational workshops, family concerts, and collaborations between established artists and emerging talents give the event a strong intergenerational flavor.

In 2025, expect even more fusion with hip-hop, electronic music, and experimental pop — bridges that open jazz to new listeners while keeping its roots alive.

And for younger crowds eager to discover, Tonight Pass makes the journey smooth, taking the hassle out of logistics.

The festival isn’t only about performances — it’s about culture and community. On the side, Jazz à la Villette 2025 will feature:

• Talks and conferences with musicians and experts.
• Film screenings exploring jazz culture.
• Improvised jam sessions where artists let loose together.
• Food and drink areas that create convivial breaks between shows.

These extras add depth to the experience, turning the festival into a true social and cultural celebration.

While Jazz à la Villette offers a wealth of choices, organizing your schedule can sometimes be overwhelming. That’s where Tonight Pass makes things simple:

• Instant booking online: your ticket is ready in just a few clicks.
• Fast entry: no waiting lines, just music.
• Social features: keep in touch with people you meet during the festival.

It matches the festival’s very spirit: smooth, convivial, and open.

From August 28 to September 7, 2025, Paris will swing, groove, and resonate with jazz in all its forms. Jazz à la Villette is more than a festival — it’s a musical and human journey that opens the season in the most inspiring way.

Whether you’re a die-hard jazz fan or just curious, you’ll find powerful emotions, surprising discoveries, and unforgettable memories. And with Tonight Pass, the whole experience becomes seamless: you book, you skip the line, you connect with others, and you enjoy every moment.

So, ready to start your season on a high note?
Jazz à la Villette 2025 is waiting… and Tonight Pass will take you there.