Gent Jazz Festival

Jubileumeditie van het internationale jazzfestival op de sfeervolle Bijlokesite met Snarky Puppy, Darkside en Selah Sue.

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Celebrate the jubilee edition of Gent Jazz Festival with premium artist lineups to drive ticket sales, hospitality bookings, and cultural tourism to the Bijloke venue.

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Jubilee milestone: 'X years of jazz excellence at Gent Jazz'
Artist spotlight: Snarky Puppy, Darkside, Selah Sue performing live
Atmospheric venue tours: Discover the historic Bijloke site
Early-bird ticket campaigns targeting jazz enthusiasts and festival-goers

Programme

Since 2002, Gent Jazz has been a place where young adventurers, hipsters and music lovers experience concerts shoulder to shoulder, offering jazz and more through music that blossoms live, performed by strong artists who don't think in boxes. The 2026 edition marks the highly anticipated 25th-anniversary edition of one of Europe's most beloved jazz gatherings, held in the historic and tranquil setting of the Bijloke site. Gent Jazz attracts over 50,000 visitors annually.

Line-up

Ludovico Einaudi (14 July)John Legend (13 July)Snarky Puppy (16 July)DARKSIDE (16 July)Stavroz (16 July)Celeste (11 July)Alabama Shakes (5 July)Marble Sounds (3 July)Cassandra Coleman (3 July)Tiwayo (3 July)Sophia Ammann (4 July)Cheap Cult (4 July)Amaea Rae (9 July)Kameel (9 July)Ink OgnitoHelga Ameye (12 July)Alessandro 'Asso' Stefana (15 July)Omasta (18 July)Tukan (18 July)Marcus Miller

3 July

Marble Sounds (Main Stage), Cassandra Coleman, Tiwayo (Garden Stage)

4 July

Sophia Ammann, Cheap Cult

5 July

Alabama Shakes (only Benelux summer show)

9 July

Amaea Rae, Kameel ft. Rudy Trouvé

11 July

Celeste (rare Belgium appearance)

12 July

Helga Ameye & band

13 July

John Legend

14 July

Ludovico Einaudi

15 July

Alessandro 'Asso' Stefana

16 July

Snarky Puppy, DARKSIDE, Stavroz (festive day)

18 July

Gent Jazz Talent Day (FREE, €10 registration refundable as food credit): emerging artists + Omasta & Tukan (warm-up for Gentse Feesten)

Two-stage venue (Main Stage indoor + Garden Stage outdoor) with concurrent programming
Day tickets grant access to all concerts that day (minimum of seven performances)
International headliners mix: John Legend, Alabama Shakes, Ludovico Einaudi, Snarky Puppy, DARKSIDE, Celeste
Free Talent Day on 18 July dedicated to emerging artists + People's Choice Award
Late-night programming: Main Stage until 11:00-11:30 PM, Garden Stage until 12:40 AM
Scenic Bijloke historic site with bars, food stalls, and garden atmosphere