Over three days in mid-September, the Tremé Jazz Festival will be replacing the usual acoustics of the pretty seaside town of Villefranche-sur-Mer with the vibrance and spirit of the iconic New Orleans neighbourhood. Here’s what to expect from the programme. 

Villefranche-sur-Mer is set to host a weekend dedicated to the distinctive sounds of Tremé jazz, a genre deeply rooted in New Orleans’ cultural heritage, between Friday 13th and Sunday 15th September. 

There will be plenty of free daytime activities to enjoy alongside ticketed concerts by night, where entry prices will range from €15 to €30. 

The first day of the festival will feature a market showcasing an array of items linked to Tremé style, as well as an opening parade that will kick off the festivities. In the evening, the La Citadelle auditorium, located on Place Emmanuel Philibert, will host a concert led by prominent musicians from the Tremé neighbourhood in New Orleans between 9pm and 11.30pm. 

Saturday’s activities include another sale of Tremé-related objects and a concert by Big Chief, a renowned Tremé community figure, who will perform alongside the French Hot Brass Band. The concert will take place at the Théâtre de Verdure de La Citadelle, also from 9pm to 11.30pm. 

The festival will conclude on Sunday 15th September with a gospel mass at the Saint-Michel Church at 10am. 

For more information about the festival, click here.  

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