"Historic record" attendance for the Nice Jazz Fest 2025 with 44,000 admissions, discover the dates of the 2026 edition

"Never-before-seen figures : we recorded 44,000 entries for this 2025 edition of the Nice Jazz Fest. " As he unveiled "this historic record," Christian Estrosi was delighted.

With a broad smile and sneakers decorated in the colors of Nice – "a gift from my wife," he adds with a smile – the mayor is delighted.

And he continues with the revelations: "The dates for 2026 have been set: the Nice Jazz Fest will take place from July 23 to 26."

Tickets should be open from Monday, July 28, 2025 .

"A family dimension"

The elected official took advantage of the last evening to distribute congratulations.

First of all, to Sébastien Vidal, the artistic director , "who always brings us the best artists, this time 28 artists of all nationalities. And it's not easy when you're a community and not a private organization to bring in the best. It's incredibly complex, but the results are there."

Christian Estrosi did not fail to point out that the festival has been under management since 2011. "Since then, we have been on a constant rise."

He doesn't intend to rest on his laurels. " We're going to keep going. I'm also delighted with this new La Merenda space, designed by my deputy, Graig Monetti. Between that, the Kids Club area, and top-notch security, we've created a family-friendly atmosphere that appeals to spectators and the people of Nice."

The final word goes to Craig Monetti: "The oldest jazz festival in the world is becoming the biggest."