Saint Louis. Senegal - Jazz Festival 2026

Saint Louis Jazz Festival -in 2026


Saint-Louis Jazz Festival the most recent 2025 edition and the legends who frequent the festival to get a sense of what to expect in 2026.

​2025 Recent Performers

​The 33rd edition (May 2025) showcased a mix of European jazz, African fusion, and modern soul:

​Alune Wade (Senegal): A world-renowned bassist and regular festival favorite known for blending jazz with Afrobeat and Arabic rhythms.  

​Salvador Sobral (Portugal): The former Eurovision winner, celebrated for his intimate and emotive jazz vocals.  

​Rosa Brunello (Italy): A contemporary bassist and composer bringing a fresh, avant-garde European sound.  

​Sixun (France): A legendary jazz-fusion band that made a highly anticipated appearance.  

​Metz Foundation (Luxembourg): Showcasing the festival’s strong ties to the European jazz scene.  

​Fallou Ndiaye & Saiko Nata: Representing the local Senegalese talent that provides the "backbone" of the festival.  

​Iconic Past Performers (The "Hall of Fame")

​The festival is famous for hosting legendary African-American and African artists. If you attend in 2026, you are following in the footsteps of:  

​Legends: Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, and Joe Zawinul.

​African Giants: Ali Farka Touré, Manu Dibango, and Richard Bona.

​Jazz Pioneers: Archie Shepp, Randy Weston, and Lucky Peterson.  

​The "Sabar-Jazz" Collaboration

​A unique trend in recent festivals has been the Jazz-Sabar fusion. In late 2024 and 2025, French drummer Raphaël Pannier recorded a historic live album at the festival featuring a Sabar drum ensemble (traditional Senegalese percussion). You can likely expect similar cross-cultural collaborations in the 2026 lineup.  

​How to Stay Updated

​Announcement Timing: The official program is usually unveiled between February and March 2026.

​Official Site: Watch saintlouisjazz.org for the "Affiche" (poster) reveal.

​The "OFF" Schedule: Many artists don't appear on the main poster but play the "OFF" festival in local hotels like Hotel de la Poste or Flamant Rose. These are often announced only days before.

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