The Rendez-vous de l'Erdre 2026
The Rendez-vous de l’Erdre is one of the largest jazz festivals in France and one of the country's most important nautical gatherings.
In total, 15 towns host 120 concerts over the course of a week.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, this festival takes place along the Erdre and the Nantes-Brest canal.
In Nantes, the festivities will take place from Monday 24 to Sunday 30 August.
On the programme for the Rendez-vous de l'Erdre 2026 in Nantes, a large number of concerts will be held on a dozen stages set up on the quays and in the city of Nantes:
An opportunity to see historical figures of jazz and blues on stage, as well as new voices.
The lineup includes:
📍Nantes
⏰ August 24-30, 2026
💶 Free admission
🎷 See the full program on the festival's official website
Located in the heart of the Graslin district, the Best Western Hôtel Graslin is ideal for exploring Nantes on foot, close to the Loire riverbanks and the historic center of Nantes.
Enjoy our 47 comfortable and elegant rooms, inspired by the world of Jules Verne, with queen or king-size beds, and family suites that can accommodate up to 5 people.
Start your day with one of our breakfast options, then relax in our welcoming lounge bar after your outings.
Thanks to our prime location and our services (concierge, breakfast, bar), everything is in place for a successful stay in Nantes.
Book your 3-star hotel now to fully enjoy the Rendez-vous de l’Erdre festival!
In total, 15 towns host 120 concerts over the course of a week.
Find out more about Les Rendez-vous de l'Erdre 2026
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, this festival takes place along the Erdre and the Nantes-Brest canal.
In Nantes, the festivities will take place from Monday 24 to Sunday 30 August.
On the programme for the Rendez-vous de l'Erdre 2026 in Nantes, a large number of concerts will be held on a dozen stages set up on the quays and in the city of Nantes:
- Contemporary jazz
- Blues
- Swing
- Young audiences...
An opportunity to see historical figures of jazz and blues on stage, as well as new voices.
The lineup includes:
- The National Jazz Orchestra, a seventeen-piece ensemble
- Aja Monet, blues singer and poet
- Shai Maestro, a major figure in contemporary jazz
- Anne Pacéo, drummer presenting her Atlantis project
- Momoko Gill, rising drummer, keyboardist, and composer on the British scene
- Kyoto Jazz Massive, leading figures in the current jazz scene
- Sean Mack McDonald, singer and guitarist from Augusta, Georgia
Practical Information
📍Nantes
⏰ August 24-30, 2026
💶 Free admission
🎷 See the full program on the festival's official website
Stay at our hotel in Nantes
Located in the heart of the Graslin district, the Best Western Hôtel Graslin is ideal for exploring Nantes on foot, close to the Loire riverbanks and the historic center of Nantes.
Enjoy our 47 comfortable and elegant rooms, inspired by the world of Jules Verne, with queen or king-size beds, and family suites that can accommodate up to 5 people.
Start your day with one of our breakfast options, then relax in our welcoming lounge bar after your outings.
Thanks to our prime location and our services (concierge, breakfast, bar), everything is in place for a successful stay in Nantes.
Book your 3-star hotel now to fully enjoy the Rendez-vous de l’Erdre festival!
