Description
La Fabrique du Jazz
Celebrating the legacy of Hugues Panassié—a renowned jazz critic who settled in Montauban in the 1940s—La Fabrique du Jazz looks back at the origins of jazz while embracing the cross-genre fusions of today’s music scene.
From September 24 to 26, 2026, Montauban tunes in to *La Fabrique du Jazz*!
For this 8th edition, the festival brings together concerts, a musical procession, an exhibition, and musical lunches across several of the city's iconic venues: the Olympe de Gouges Theatre, the theatre forecourt, the courtyard of the Ingres Bourdelle Museum, and the streets of the city center.
From Django Reinhardt to Stéphane Grappelli, from Monk to Piazzolla, each generation of artists adds its voice to a musical conversation that began over a century ago.
Three days of encounters, discoveries, and shared improvisations—catering to all audiences and tastes.
Full program:
Thursday, September 24:
Benjamin Thiébault Trio
Led by Montpellier-based pianist Benjamin Thiébault, the trio showcases a playing style steeped in classical influence, revealing a melodic and inventive jazz sound shaped by Creole (Caribbean, Réunion) and Latin (Cuba, Brazil) musical traditions.
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Theatre Forecourt
Musical lunch with the BimBrassBand Quartet. Free admission; food available on-site.
7:00 PM – Theatre Forecourt
Opening Night: Festival kick-off with music and the opening of the "La Note Bleue" exhibition, featuring a musical cocktail reception with the Benjamin Thiébault Trio.
8:30 PM – Olympe de Gouges Theatre
Free
Trio Loco Cello
Trio Loco Cello: "Tribute to Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli"
The string ensemble Loco Cello pays a vibrant tribute to Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, reinventing the legacy of this legendary 1930s duo with flair. Every note is a salute, every improvisation a rebirth, in a refined, modern reinterpretation where swing blends with the sensuality of strings. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Theater Forecourt
Lunch with musical accompaniment by students from the Montauban Conservatory’s jazz department.
Free admission; food available on-site.
8:30 PM – Olympe de Gouges Theater
Box Office: 05 63 21 02 40 – Jazz Pass: €36 / 3 concerts.
Friday, September 25:
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Ingres Bourdelle Museum Courtyard
Concert featuring the duo Vent d'Est—David Clavel (guitar, vocals) and Sabrina Mauchet (violin)—as part of the "After-marchés" (post-market) series presented by Le Rio.
Free admission.
8:30 PM – Olympe de Gouges Theater
Louise Jallu Quartet
Louise Jallu (bandoneon and composition), Grégoire Letouvet (piano/keyboards), Karsten Hochapfel (electric guitar), Alexandre Perrot (double bass)
A virtuoso bandoneonist and *Victoires du Jazz* nominee, Louise Jallu and her quartet present their new album, blending classical greats (Schumann, Berg) with jazz and popular references (Ravel’s *Boléro*, Brassens).
Box Office: 05 63 21 02 40 – Jazz Pass: €36 / 3 concerts.
Saturday, September 26:
Blue Rose Project
The Blue Rose Project is a unique fusion of a jazz quintet and a string quartet. This distinctive combination harmoniously blends the captivating rhythms of jazz with the passion and elegance of tango. Drawing strong inspiration from the music of Thelonious Monk and Astor Piazzolla—two iconic figures who revolutionized their respective genres—Philippe Léogé has poured his creative energy into composing this original work. 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Courtyard of the Ingres Bourdelle Museum
Concert featuring the duo Vent d'Est—David Clavel (guitar, vocals) and Sabrina Mauchet (violin)—as part of the "After-marchés" (post-market events) organized by Le Rio. Free admission.
8:30 PM – Olympe de Gouges Theatre
Box office: 05 63 21 02 40 – Jazz Pass: €36 / 3 concerts.
Throughout the festival
September 1–29 – Olympe de Gouges Theatre
"La Note Bleue" painting exhibition by Marie Edmée Seguin. Like music, her painting tells a story of colors, vibrations, and rhythms.
September 23–26 – Throughout the city (Place Nationale, Allée de l'Empereur, Place Lalaque, etc.)
Roaming performances by the BimBrassBand Quartet—Maxime Lescure (trumpet), Eric Pollet (trombone), Pierre Latute (sousaphone), and Romain Sanpons (washboard). A mini-brass band born of a love for traditional New Orleans jazz, blending trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, washboard, and vocals to recreate the intoxicating atmosphere of the 1920s and 30s.
