Edinburgh Jazz Festival

Get ready to groove and sway from April 1- 15, 2023, in JazzOut Fest! The cities will be alive with the sounds of jazz. As the event visits Roermond, Venlo, Heerlen, and Maastricht, you will get to experience an exciting lineup featuring a mix of old-school and contemporary styles plus crossovers like classic, pop, soul, R&B, and hip-hop. One of the things that make this festival so remarkable is its nomadic nature: each day, a new location is set up to host an entire afternoon and night's worth of events. It isn't just one show; it's a whole program full of activities until late into the evening! Mark your calendars! JazzOut Fest Limburg will be held from April 1–15, 2023. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! On Saturday, April 1st, the incomparable Cory Henry is launching the show at Theater aan het Vrijthof! His Grammy-winning keyboard abilities have caught attention all over; you may recognize him from Snarky Puppy. With his own funky sound and style of performance, every stage turns into an ode to funk. Then on Friday, April 7th, come experience Sweden's hidden gem, Dirty Loops, live in action! This group takes center stage with their extraordinary fusion of pop music tinged with elements of funk, jazz, soul, and R&B that will leave your ears wanting more. Join GoGo Penguin on April 8th as they transport you to a world of innovative, genre-bending music in Parkstad Limburg Theaters. Exploring the intersections between jazz, minimalism, trip-hop, rock, and classical music will leave your feet tapping and your body swaying! Don't miss New Cool Collective's pulsating performance either, packed with swinging jazz beats fused with afrobeat salsas at De Maaspoort Theater & Events Venlo and Poppodium Grenswerk on Saturday, April 15th, for an unforgettable night out.

JazzOut Fest Limburg

WOMEN IN JAZZ Festival is a one-of-a-kind event in Europe that shines the spotlight on contemporary jazz projects that are exclusively led and produced by female musicians. This festival serves as an inspiring role model for women's participation in art and culture while striving to create gender equality, something people don't often see in today's society. With its innovative approach to forward-thinking music, this festival brings fresh vibes to each of its performances, making it truly unforgettable! Every year since 2006, the WOMEN IN JAZZ international jazz festival has taken place in Halle (Saale), Germany. The goal is to showcase female jazz talent from across the globe to a larger audience and celebrate it for what it is: modern-day emancipation through music! Musicians from every continent have already graced this stage; now, come join other jazz enthusiasts on May 3rd–28th as this event continues the tradition of delivering diverse content and design variety with multicultural contemporary jazz. The WOMEN IN JAZZ Festival in Central Germany has quickly become a renowned cultural event for contemporary music, recording an impressive 100,000 festival visitors in 2019. Most remarkably, the usual demographic of jazz fans was altered; over half of those attending were women! This remarkable achievement demonstrates how this festival's specialized theme has opened up opportunities to explore and appreciate jazz music with a new audience.

WOMEN IN JAZZ Festival

The Nuits de Fourvière has been devoted to showcasing a unique and eclectic combination of theater, circus acts, music concerts, dance pieces, and films for over seventy years. Every summer in June and July, Nuits de Fourvière proudly presents an enthralling program featuring more than dozens of performances for thousands upon thousands of spectators!Next summer, the renowned music festival will descend upon Lyon again with a selection of artists from across the globe. Rather than standardizing or thematizing its lineup and events, Nuits de Fourvière is dedicated to providing an enjoyable experience for all attendees through its singular artistic project. It will focus solely on showcasing unparalleled quality projects that have made waves in international circles.

Nuits de Fourvière

Rio Loco, a beloved annual event since 1995 and still evolving today, will return to the Prairie des Filtres in Toulouse from June 14–18, 2023. Not just concerts but also shows designed for younger audiences, visual arts displays, and DJ sets join together to create an exciting celebration that reflects the local and global music diversity. This is a must-see on this summer's festival list—you don't want to miss out! For five days, the Prairie des Filtres invites you and your family to experience some of the best musical and artistic programs that Toulouse has ever seen. Located in a 6-hectare park on the banks of the Garonne, it is perfect for picnics or weekend strolls. This city's cultural hub will feature outstanding performances from renowned acts, making this festival an absolute must for any music enthusiast! Rio Loco isn't just for the single life; it's also a family-oriented festival with plenty of activities to entertain everyone. The Prairie des Filtres has an outdoor area specifically designed for families and children, where interactive installations await! Beyond that, the visual arts are interwoven into every aspect of the program. Don't let anyone tell you there is nothing fun or exciting here—at Rio Loco, your family can make lasting memories together in unique ways!

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