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Marciac jazz festival program announced

The Jazz in Marciac Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in Europe attracting some stars of the music world and very large crowds, during two weeks of August every year.

Set in the delightfully rural Gers department of Midi-Pyrenees, Marciac is a small bastide town with a population of just over thirteen hundred people.  During the festival, a marquee is erected for the concerts that can seat five thousand!  Nearly four times the number of residents!

While the marquee holds two concerts every evening for which tickets are required, free concerts are held during the day in the town square.  There are also stalls selling show and music related items, plus the regional produce stalls.

A whole host of stars are appearing this year, but one name that caught my eye was Jamie Cullum.  I have long been a fan of his and would dearly love to go to the concert, but I need to be quick to make sure I get a ticket.

Another huge name of the jazz world, Wynton Marsalis, is playing two concerts during the festival this year.  On Friday 13 August, two Big Bands are playing in the marquee, the Budapest Big Band and the Bob Sands Big Band.

The Festival is also host to various music workshops, with well known musicians giving lessons and advice throughout the two weeks.  It is well worth booking early if you want a place in a workshop as they are extremely popular.

Our event listing has the full program and links to the Jazz in Marciac website.  It is advisable to reserve tickets early for any of the concerts as they do sell out quickly.

Have a look at our accommodation listings in the Gers deparment.  Marciac gets extremely busy, so it is sometimes better to stay in a a town nearby. 

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