Gent Jazz 2026

Embark on a journey to the outer sounds & colours of live music at Belgium's coziest festival. From July 2 to July 18 the 25th edition of Gent Jazz takes place at the historic and beautiful Bijloke site in the heart of Ghent. Gent Jazz is set to showcase the diversity of jazz music with a lineup of legendary as well as up-and-coming talented artists. At Gent Jazz, music is an experience: both personal and shared. Come and enjoy a vibrant mix of great tunes, new encounters, and unexpected surprises. This summer’s lineup includes Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane ‘Miles Davis & John Coltrane Centennial’, John Hiatt, Sun Ra Arkestra, Stanley Clarke & his 4Ever band, Suzanne Vega, Angus & Julia Stone, Axelle Red, José González,  Alabama Shakes, Patti Smith Quartet, Van Morrison, Marcus Miller ‘We Want Miles!’, Charles Lloyd Quartet, Celeste, Tamino, Ão, Ludovico Einaudi, John Legend, Darkside, Snarky Puppy, Asaf Avidan, Warhaus ft Julien Libeer and many more.