From August 3 to 7, 2025, the town of Saint-Clément-des-Baleines will vibrate to the sounds of the Jazz au Phare Festival, one of the flagship summer musical events on the Île de Ré. With 24 concerts, 82 musicians, and four stages, the festival takes you on a week filled with groove, swing, and emotion, just a stone's throw from the famous Phare des Baleines.
Every evening at 8:30 p.m., internationally renowned artists will perform on the main stage:
Every day at 8 pm at the festival site, and from 11 am to 1 pm at the markets:
The Lighthouse Enlighteners stroll joyfully, creating surprise and wonder at every street corner.
Get ready for 5 days of music and celebration on the Île de Ré, less than 30 minutes from the Élégance Suites Hôtel located in Bois-Plage-en-Ré.
Jazz au Phare Festival: An Eclectic Lineup on the Main Stage
Every evening at 8:30 p.m., internationally renowned artists will perform on the main stage:
- Sunday, August 3 – La Java des Baleines
- 8:30 p.m.: Boney Fields – Chicago-made blues, funk, soul, and jazz.
- Monday, August 4 – Main Stage
- 8:30 p.m.: The Blues Queens – A vibrant tribute to the great ladies of the blues.
- Followed by: The Amy Winehouse Band – groove and emotion, carried by the voice of Bronte Shande.
- Tuesday, August 5 – Main Stage
- 8:30 p.m.: Patricia Bonner – jazz, French chanson, and tango.
- Followed by: Ayo – soulful melodies and sincere energy.
- Wednesday, August 6 – Main Stage
- 8:30 p.m.: Kicca & Oscar Marchioni – explosive funk, soul, and disco.
- Followed by: Sheila – the icon of French chanson shines on stage.
- 8:30 p.m.: Kicca & Oscar Marchioni – explosive funk, soul, and disco.
- Thursday, August 7 – Main Stage
- 8:30 p.m.: Celia Kameni – jazz, soul, and Caribbean influences.
- Followed by: Keziah Jones – blues, funk, jazz, and raw energy!
A rich OFF for young and old at Jazz en Phare!
- Children's Stage – Café du Phare at 10:30 a.m.:
- August 4 & 5: Bricology – Nicolas Bras – folklore invented using homemade instruments.
- August 6 & 7: Apple Songs – Clara – a fun and delicious musical show.
- Jazz ConneXion at 3 p.m.:
- August 4: Halcyon Quintet – electrifying jazz with electronic touches.
- August 5: Naïram – flute, clarinet, and lyrical jazz.
- August 6: Contrefaçons – jazz inspired by tradition and fantasy.
- August 7: Morse Attack – experimental and oceanic chamber jazz.
- Café du Phare – live sets at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9 p.m.:
- August 4 & 5: Audrey – Ella & Louis Quartet – joyful and generous swing.
- August 6 & 7: Cuarteto Silbando – tango in all its splendor.
- Jam Sessions – Café du Phare at 11 pm and 12:30 am:
- August 4 & 5: Ahmet Gulbay 4tet – a mainstay of the festival for 16 years.
- August 6 & 7: Michael Joussein & Jerry Edwards "East meets West" – vintage and melodic jazz in the 50s style.
The Allumés du Phare Parade
Every day at 8 pm at the festival site, and from 11 am to 1 pm at the markets:
- August 3: Ars-en-Ré.
- August 4: Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré, a stone's throw from the Élégance Suites Hôtel.
- August 5: La Couarde-sur-Mer.
- August 6: Saint-Clément-des-Baleines & Les Portes-en-Ré.
The Lighthouse Enlighteners stroll joyfully, creating surprise and wonder at every street corner.
Get ready for 5 days of music and celebration on the Île de Ré, less than 30 minutes from the Élégance Suites Hôtel located in Bois-Plage-en-Ré.
