KOA JAZZ FESTIVAL

Heading into the 18th edition of the Koa Jazz Festival!

For eighteen years, this unmissable festival in the Montpellier Metropolis has been spreading a unique excitement. Born from the passion of a young collective, the event celebrates its coming of age with an unwavering ambition: to make jazz resonate everywhere and for everyone. Get ready to experience the magic of improvised moments and pure emotions with contemporary, vibrant jazz that is completely open to the world!

An explosive lineup of legends and gems

To blow out its candles, the festival offers a program of wild creativity. You will groove to the visionary rhythms of legend Steve Coleman and the new New York sensation Milena Casado.

The journey continues with the rhythms blending jazz and world music from Balaphonics and ¡Ya Voy!, as well as talents from our region, like the Toulouse trio Parade, and the unmissable local artists Camille Heim and Iréma 4tet.

This year marks the first collaboration with the Montpellier Jazz Week featuring Verha Trio and guitarist Vittorio Silvestri's group for a Montpellier Jazz Night, along with the presence of the group that founded the festival, the now-legendary Grand Ensemble Koa!

The festival transforms into a giant celebration thanks to the support of its partners and institutions, with an anniversary edition overflowing with energy and exclusive events to extend the pleasure. Don't miss the masterclass by Steve Coleman, educational concerts, workshops for young audiences, as well as musical brunches and electrifying jam sessions!

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