Swing, Blues, Bluegrass and Jazz Festivals in Europe
Some of the most popular Blues and Jazz festivals in Europe. Also, some excellent Swing and Bluegrass Festivals.
Some of the most popular Blues and Jazz festivals in Europe. Also, some excellent Swing and Bluegrass Festivals.
The Blue Wave Festival for blues, jazz and funk on Rugen takes place four days in June every year. It’s the largest music festival in Rugen.
One of the most favoured festivals in Latvia. Rigas Ritmi Festival attracts thousands of guests from all over Europe to enjoy great jazz.
Brussels Jazz Weekend is a free festival that offers jazz in all its forms: swing to bebop, blues and rock, and world music.
Bluegrass bands from all over Europe, USA, Australia, and New Zealand perform this three-day Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival.
6 – 10 July 2022
When: 6 – 10 July 2022
Where: Cognac, France
Official website: bluespassions.com
Hotels: Overview of all hotels in Cognac
Set in the charming town that spawned the eau-de-vie, this friendly festival has existed since 1994 in the heart of the city’s public gardens. The 7-hectare gardens are a combination of the property of the hotel Otard de la Grange and the hotel Dupuy d’Angeac. They are gorgeously designed by the landscape architect Edouard André.About Cognac Blues Passions Festival
Cognac Blues Passions is considered an ecologically sustainable festival, so volunteers spend the whole festival cleaning up and making sure the gardens remain pristine.
Waste is also sorted out in different bins while dry toilets are set up for your disposal.
The glasses at the festival are tracked with a small deposit.
You get your coin back any time you return the cup to the place you purchased your drink.
Cognac city is situated on both sides of the Charente river and is a graceful, historical place with many old sites such as the Valois castle, the Saint-Jacques gateway and the Saint-Léger church.
There’s also the Château of Cognac, home to the company Otard Cognacs since 1795.
The Château is open to the public for visits and tastings.
In the Perrin de Boussac mansion, the Arts of Cognac museum chronicles the history of the liqueur and its production process.
As Cognac is a small town, it has not so many hotels and accommodation options.
So if you do want to stay for a few nights, it’s worth making your reservation early.
If you prefer to stay in luxury, there is an excellent 4-star hotel set right in the centre of town.
The four-star rated Hotel Francois Premier has a natural continental feel.
It’s a 19th-century building and has an indoor pool and a wellness centre.
For a lower budget, you can check out Ibis Cognac and B&B Maison Gaudin
2.5 km from Cognac centre, near the banks of the River Charente.
All guest rooms offer countryside views, and you can take advantage of the sauna, spa, outdoor swimming pool and Turkish bath.
There’s also hiking and cycling nearby, and a few kilometres down the road is the Cognac Golf Club.
Nis in Serbia, 11 – 14 August 2022
When: 11 – 14 August 2022
Where: Nis, Serbia
Map: Nis on Google Maps
Official website: http://nisville.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NisvilleJazzFestival
Hotels: Overview of all hotels in Nis
Except for Exit Festival, Serbia has one more festival in the fortress.
Nis fortress, in southern Serbia, dates from 1723.
A period when the Turks ruled over the city and the area.
Nisville Jazz festival venue is in the city’s centre, surrounded by hotels, restaurants, tourist info centre, bus stations etc.
Each year Nišville jazz festival attracts 100.000 visitors with legendary guests such as the saxophonist Grace Kelly or Solomon Burke, who attended the festival in the past.
Nis is 235 km from the country’s capital Belgrade, 155 km from Sofia, Bulgaria, and just over 200 km from the Macedonian capital of Skopje.
From all three of these cities, you can come by bus and train to visit Nišville.
Art Loft Hotel is even more fascinating with its artistically designed rooms and fine art. Excellent reviews from its guests.
The hotel is in the centre and not too far away from the fortress.
Best Western Hotel – My Place, an excellent four-star hotel and one of the best-rated hotels in Nis with 9 points of 10!
This hotel is also right in the centre, just across the river, near the fortress.
15 – 24 July 2022
When: 15 – 24 July 2022
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Official website: edinburghjazzfestival.com
Hotels: Hotels in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Jazz Festival is presenting high-quality musicians from all over the world.
The shows are held at many venues around town. Most of them are easily accessed within the city centre.
Edinburgh is well-known as a festival city.
In August, there are six significant festivals alone.
The skyline is dominated by the world-famous Edinburgh Castle, which sits on its perch on Castle Rock, looking down over the city.
This historic fortress offers a magnificent point to view Edinburgh and its surroundings.
The Medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town form a World Heritage Site. Both are beautiful places to stroll around and take in the architectural styles of the historical buildings.
Cheval Old Town Chambers is an apartment hotel with style, located in the central location in Edinburgh.
Just a 2-minute walk from the Waverley railway station and 5 minutes from Edinburgh castle.
Its apartments are luxurious and modern and with free WiFi.
They range in size, and there are the ones with a fully fitted kitchen and dining area, luxury bathrooms, and some with stunning scenic views of the city, TV and sound systems.
Its position is the best feature of this beautiful hotel, as in every moment you’re in the middle of the best restaurants, shops and bars that Edinburgh is offering.
If you want to spend your time in Edinburgh in style, spend it in the Old Town Chambers on the Royal Mile.
In recent years Edinburgh has become famous for its New Years Eve fireworks displays.
Hundreds of thousand spectators crowd into Princes Street to watch the display from the castle.
The celebration is a three days long party of spectacular events.
Bands, Shetland Vikings, choral singing in St Giles’ Cathedral, Scottish music in the Old Town, and the great fireworks at NYE.
Website: https://www.edinburghshogmanay.com
Edinburgh Mela is Scotland’s biggest celebration of world music and dance.
A great culture festival with both national and international artists.
Website: edinburgh-mela.co.uk
One of the worlds largest arts festival with thousands of performers at hundreds of stages in Edinburgh.
Shows for any taste from well-known artists to unknown names in the entertainment industry.
Website: edfringe.com
Website: edinburghartfestival.com
29 – 30 July 2022
When: 29 – 30 July 2022
Where: Torres, Spain
Map: Imagina Funk area on Google Maps
Official website: imaginafunk.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/imagina.funk
Hotels: Hotels in Torres
– A Festival just for Funk Music
More than 4,000 people come to enjoy some of the best soul and funk music in the south of Spain.
Said to be the only festival in Europe dedicated only to funk music.
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Dance til daylight with great artists.
Live DJ sets play tribute to funk originators between bands to keep the crowd grooving without interruption at The Bullring stage.
Explore the enchanting festival grounds for lively activities fitting for all ages.
BY PLANE
The nearest airport is Granada. From Granada, it’s 150 kilometres to Torres.
BY TRAIN
Direct trains from Madrid and Seville to Jaen. From Jaen, it’s 31 kilometres to Torres.
BY CAR
The primary access to Torres is the J-3230 road, which connects with A-320 ManchaReal – Jódar in the section between Mancha Real and Jimena.
The road from Mancha Real will have posters of the festival for guidance.
The festival area is 3,5 kilometres from Torres centre.
Camping on the festival grounds is a good option, but finding a hotel nearby may be more comfortable.
A shuttle bus service use to be available from the beginning to the end of the festival.
Buses will leave from the following stations: La Yuca, Mancha Real, Linares, Bailén or Mengibar.
Hotels
Hotel Rural Puerto Mágina is close to the festival and 3 kilometres from Torres centre.
Cabañas Imagina with an outdoor pool.
Four kilometres from the festival and 2 kilometres from Torres centre.
Hotels in villages nearby the Imagina Festival;
One of the best hotels nearby Torres is HO Ciudad de Jaén, situated in Jaén, 31 kilometres from the festival venue.
Modern and comfortable hotel with excellent facilities.
More Places
Bedmar – 26 km.
Jaen – 31 km.
Bélmez de la Moraleda 49 km.
Bailen – 66 km.
Baños de la Encina – 80 km.
July 2022
Cool jazz on warm summer nights with a bit of funk, soul, rock and pop threw in for good measure.
Come to Portugal for one of the coolest jazz festivals around, EDP Cool Jazz.
Here you’ll be entertained in an intimate environment by big-name international artists in green and tranquil surroundings.
The festival takes place over three weeks, in the summer.
Perfect timing to combine a visit to the festival with a coastal summer holiday.
Spend your days lounging on the beach and your nights listening to sultry jazz.
With great food and drink on offer and a focus on sustainability, EDP Cool Jazz can be a great place to be this summer.
Because the concerts are spread over a 2 – 3 week period, make sure you check out when your favourites will be playing, so you don’t miss out.
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Check for updates, full lineup and concert dates:
Official website: edpcooljazz.com
Travel around 30 km west of Lisbon on the A5, and you’ll reach the charming coastal town of Cascais.
The EPD Cool Jazz festival is held in the Hipódromo Manuel Possolo and the Parque Marechal Carmona.
It’s an easy drive from Lisbon or Lisbon Airport, and you also have the option of taking a bus or train.
Situated on the Estoril coast, west of Lisbon, Cascais is famous as a holiday destination and a day trip from the nation’s capital Lisbon.
If the word budget doesn’t cross your lips, then a stay at the fabulously luxurious The Albatroz Hotel might be the place for you!
The hotel is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, just a short stroll away from the beach, and there are spectacular sea views from all across the property.
But if you want gorgeousness and affordability all rolled into one, then check out the delightful Villa Vasco da Gama.
The backpacker option in Cascais is the Backpackers Hostel Portugal in the centre of town.
It offers dormitory accommodation with shared bathrooms and private double rooms.