The Gent Jazz Festival returns to Gent, Belgium from July 2-18, 2026, featuring an impressive lineup of jazz, R&B, soul, and pop artists across more than two weeks of performances. Headliners include Grammy winner John Legend, legendary Van Morrison, Alabama Shakes, and rising jazz star Samara Joy, alongside acclaimed international artists like José González, Suzanne Vega, Fatoumata Diawara, and Celeste. This comprehensive festival showcases 21 artists from the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, and Brazil, offering audiences an extensive celebration of contemporary and classic jazz, soul, and R&B music. The extended festival format provides multiple opportunities to experience diverse performances throughout the summer month.
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Van Morrison
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Suzanne Vega
New York, New York
John Legend
Springfield, Ohio
Yasmine Hamdan
Beirut, Lebanon
D.K. Harrell
Ruston, Louisiana
Samara Joy
New York, New York
Nate Smith
Chesapeake, Virginia
José González
Gothenburg, Sweden
Lakecia Benjamin
New York City, New York
Tindersticks
Nottingham, England
Celeste
Brighton, England
Mari Froes
Anápolis, Brazil
Alabama Shakes
Athens, Alabama
Venue
Bijlokehof
OUTDOORGodshuizenlaan 2, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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