John Legend, Celeste, Tamino, Alabama Shakes and more at Gent Jazz 2026

02- 18 July

John Legend, Alabama Shakes, Patti Smith, Angus & Julia Stone, Celeste, Tamino and Warhaus, are some of the artists confirmed for this year's Gent Jazz, between 2 and 18 July. An eclectic and complete festival bringing top international artists and highlighting national talent.

Among our favourites, American soul and r&b singer John Legend, performing on 13 July along Samara Joy, Selah Sue and The Gallands and many more. The day before, Celeste, accompained by Marie Froes, Olympia Vitalis and many more.

Since 2002, Gent Jazz has been the place where young adventurers, hipsters and music lovers come to experience concerts shoulder to shoulder. As stubborn as the people of Ghent themselves, this festival offers jazz and more, much more.

Get your tickets for John Legend here and check out the rest of the programme here.

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