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Dinant Jazz Festival

25e editie, vier dagen jazz in het decor van de Abdij van Leffe in de stad van Adolphe Sax.

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Position Dinant Jazz Festival as a heritage-rich, four-day cultural escape in the birthplace of the saxophone, targeting European music tourists and jazz enthusiasts.

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  • Discover jazz in the shadow of Leffe Abbey: Dinant's 25-year legacy
  • Follow in Adolphe Sax's footsteps at Europe's premier jazz destination
  • Four days of live jazz in a UNESCO-worthy Belgian setting
  • Book your jazz pilgrimage: Dinant Jazz Festival returns
Programme

Dinant Jazz Festival 2026 celebrates its 25th edition at Leffe Abbey Park, with Till Brönner as patron and a programme blending jazz talents and legends. Music lovers can listen to their favourite artists in the city where the saxophone was invented. The programme strives for a balance between emerging talents, established Belgian musicians and internationally renowned artists, maintaining harmony between jazz and its many facets.

Line-up
Till Brönner (patron, trumpet)Dinant Jazz Orchestra ft. Grégoire MaretIryna Dubenko (vocals)Ivan Lins (vocals/piano)Maël Idris Mercier (piano)Chris Cheek (tenor saxophone)Lorenzo Di Maio (guitar)Tutu Puoane (vocals)

Thu 23 Jul

Opening night at the Citadel of Dinant (special opening ceremony location)

Fri 24 Jul

Evening concerts at Leffe Abbey Park

Sat 25 Jul

Evening concerts at Leffe Abbey Park

Sun 26 Jul

Gospel Mass at 10:00, evening concerts, Young Jazz Talents Competition

  • Opening night at the Citadel of Dinant (Thu 23 Jul)
  • Till Brönner (German trumpeter patron) performs across three evenings
  • Concerts every evening (23–26 July)
  • Gospel Mass on Sunday (26 Jul) from 10am
  • Young Jazz Talents Competition
  • Prestigious Abbey of Leffe Park setting overlooking the Meuse River