Gaume Jazz celebrates its 40th birthday!

Gaume Jazz celebrates its 40th birthday!


"Powerful music, rich in human encounters, with flavours from every continent."

The main theme of this anniversary edition reflects the exceptional scope of a festival that has become impossible to ignore.

Since its creation in 1985, the Gaume Jazz Festival has established itself as a major event not only in Belgium, but also on the European jazz scene and in the history of modern jazz.

With an impressive guestbook spanning four decades (1985-2024) and 40 uninterrupted editions, the festival continues on its way, driven by a passion for music and a conviction of its role in our lives.

The Gaume Jazz team looks forward to seeing you in Rossignol-Tintigny on  8, 9 and 10 August 2025  for the 41st edition of the festival!

The ‘Gaume Jazz Festival’ in a few figures :

  • 40 uninterrupted editions
  • 1,053 concerts: 750 Belgian productions and 303 from abroad,
  • 94 creations by musicians, often young professionals from Wallonia-Brussels
  • + More than 100 Belgian premieres, including unknown names who have become great jazz stars.
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