FESTIVALS 2018 THE GUIDE


alive with the sound of trombones, saxophones and piano. The festivities spill over across the entire town, drawing some 100,000 visitors every year. This year’s event boasts a brilliant line-up, among them Gregory Porter performing Nat King Cole & Me. www.jazzinmarciac.com


Musique & Nature en Bauges July 17 – August 12, 2018 Bringing classical music to Bauges, a territory awash with lush valleys and dramatic mountains, there’s a unique atmosphere to this event – one of peace, refinement and spirituality. With a roster of international artists from all walks of life, the festival’s 20th edition is set to be a corker – so why not join the audience and get back to nature in this beautiful part of eastern France? www.musiqueetnature.fr


Nice Jazz Festival July 16-21, 2018


Where better to unwind with jazz than the glitzy, sun-kissed Riviera? Created in 1948, when it


was headlined by the


indomitable Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars, Nice Jazz Festival has become a fixture of summer in this part of France. With an eclectic line-up welcoming acoustic, blues and soul into the mix, the 70th edition will feature such greats as Gregory Porter, Mélanie De Biasio, Massive Attack, Jack Johnson, Rag’n’Bone Man and Soulwax. www.nicejazzfestival.fr


Nuits de Nacre June 29 – July 1, 2018 You’d be hard-pressed to find a livelier music festival than Cité de l’Accordéon’s Nuits de Nacre. Taking place at the heart of Tulle in central France, this delightful jamboree is essentially one big accordion-led party where having a good time is essential and dancing is encouraged. Even better, most of the festival is completely free, so anyone can get involved! This year’s shindig is hosted by Amsterdam Klezmer Band, Dan Gharibian Trio, Motion Trio, Sébastien Farge, Barcella and many more. www.accordeon.org


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