When the Megeve Jazz Contest returns to Megève, it's a frenzied atmosphere that takes over the village for a weekend... The jazzy notes spring up echo the bursts of applause at every street corner, the amazed spectators vibrate in unison . Great jazz lovers, spectators from all walks of life, dancers... Megeve Jazz Contest, the public is conquered as soon as the musicians begin the first notes of their piece!

Swing in the heart of the village

Established in 1994 the Megeve Jazz Contest quickly became an essential competition for amateur Jazz orchestras New Orleans Since its creation, it has attracted groups from all over Europe.

During these two days of festivities, music invades the streets of the village, distilling an extraordinary atmosphere! Today, summer in Megève cannot be imagined without an air of jazz New Orleans resounding in the streets of the village.

After 26 years of Megeve Jazz Contest, Summer Jazz took over in 2020 to continue thrilling music lovers and spotlighting talented bands. Organized during a weekend in July and a weekend in August, the public took pleasure in swinging to the tunes of New Orleans in summer.

With the return of Megeve Jazz Contest in 2023, jazz continues to enchant the village for more than 30 years to the delight of its holidaymakers and residents! The streets of the village are transformed into a veritable dance floor, where the sounds of melody and water come together to form a grandiose musical spectacle. Its programming is sure to attract holidaymakers looking for lightness and… swaying! Something to liven up your sweet summer evenings...

Consult the program for the summer of 2023!

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