Gent Jazz
Jazz and more​
Thursday 2 July 2026 – Saturday 18 July 2026
Enjoy the journey to the outer sounds and colours of live music during Gent Jazz upcoming July.
Lining up artists such as Alabama Shakes, Celeste, John Legend, D.K. Harrell, Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane and more, the festival organisers are delighted to give fans a first and promising glimpse of the 25th edition.
Combine with an overnight stay
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof is official Festival Partner of Gent Jazz.
Book our special Jazz Package and enjoy a wonderful day in the city of Jazz, stay the night in Pillows Ghent and wake up in the morning with a delicious breakfast to start your day.
See the website for up-to-date information and which artists are performing on which dates.Â
Thursday 2 July
Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane
A centennial tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane, led by Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane. Expect bold reinterpretations and fearless improvisation that keep their legacy alive and forward-looking.
Friday 3 July
Angus & Julia Stone
A brother-sister duo whose intimate indie-folk has resonated worldwide for nearly two decades. Angus & Julia Stone craft luminous harmonies and understated songs that feel tender, timeless and quietly powerful.
Saturday 4 July
John Hiatt & More
A songwriting legend says farewell to Europe. With timeless classics like Have A Little Faith In Me, John Hiatt returns to the essence in a solo acoustic setting. Joined by special guests to complete the evening.
Sunday 5 July
Alabama Shakes
Alabama Shakes return for their only Benelux summer show since 2015. Driven by Brittany Howard’s electrifying voice, the band blends soul, rock and blues into a powerful live experience.
Tuesday 7 July
Van Morrison
A true music icon returns to Gent Jazz. Grammy Award-winner Van Morrison remains one of the most influential voices in rock, delivering powerful and soulful performances with his exceptional band.
Thursday 9 July
Patti Smith Quartet
Patti Smith returns to Gent Jazz as one of rock’s most influential voices. Joined by her exceptional quartet, she brings a performance of raw intensity, poetic power and uncompromising spirit.
Friday 10 July
Marcus Miller
Marcus Miller brings We Want Miles! to Gent Jazz, a powerful tribute to his mentor and friend Miles Davis. Joined by original members of Davis’ 80s comeback band, he celebrates the legend with iconic classics and fresh interpretations that keep Miles’ spirit alive.
Saturday 11 July
Celeste
Celeste makes a rare Belgian appearance at Gent Jazz on 11 July. The British soul sensation, who broke through with Not Your Muse, returns with new music from her album Woman of Faces, confirming her place among today’s most captivating voices.
Sunday 12 July
Tamino
Tamino returns to Gent Jazz with his signature blend of melancholic indie rock and subtle Arabic influences. Following the success of Amir and Sahar, he now presents music from his third album Every Dawn’s a Mountain, further expanding his captivating sound.
Monday 13 July
John Legend
John Legend takes the stage at Gent Jazz as one of contemporary music’s true greats. From neo-soul and R&B to timeless ballads like Ordinary People and All of Me, he rich voice, piano-driven elegance and world-class showmanship to the festival.
Thursday 16 July
Darkside & More
The project of Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington explores the space between electronic music and psychedelic rock. With hypnotic grooves and layered compositions, Darkside creates an intense live experience where tension and trance slowly unfold.
Friday 17 July
Asaf Avidan
Asaf Avidan brings his charismatic storytelling and unmistakable voice to Gent Jazz. Known for global hit One Day/Reckoning Song and praised for his raw emotion, he delivers an intense live experience, blending new work from Unfurl with his iconic songs.
