Nice Jazz Festival

The annual Jazz Festival in Nice goes on for eight days and is one of three main jazz festivals held in Europe. It attracts about 45,000 spectators every year. There are three stages set up with performances by famous musicians every evening from 19.00 to midnight. With over 75 concerts taking place this is one of the most happening events in Nice. Jazz music ranging over gospel, the blues, fusion and urban funk are all represented at this festival.