Jazz festival at the Hospitalet

Exceptional programming for the 2025 edition

This year again, the festival offers a prestigious poster that will delight music lovers from all horizons:

• Tuesday July 15 : Texas , the legendary Scottish group led by the charismatic Sharleen Spiteri, whose pop-rock tubes have crossed the decades
• Wednesday, July 16 : Ibrahim Maalouf & The Trumpets of Michelangelo , the Franco-Lebanese virtuoso which transcends the borders of jazz and oriental music
• Thursday, July 17 : Earth Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay , a dive into the funk and disco universe of the legendary American group by one of its historic members
• Friday July 18 : Michel Polnareff , the iconic French artist with white glasses who revolutionized French song
• Saturday, July 19 : Christophe Maé , one of the most popular French singers, whose blues and folk influences agree perfectly with the spirit of the festival

A complete sensory experience

What distinguishes the Jazz Festival at the Hospitalet from other summer musical events is its global concept that transforms each evening into a real immersive experience. The all-inclusive formula (from € 295 per person) includes:

1. A gala dinner in the castle park, where chef Laurent Chabert and his brigade prepare exceptional menus served at the table
2. A concert in the intimacy of the castle courtyard, at nightfall
3. An after which extends to the end of the night side vines, on a second scene

This perfect alliance between gastronomy, oenology and quality music celebrates the art of Mediterranean living in all its splendor, in the heart of a wine -growing area cultivated in biodynamics between sea and garrigue.

2025 dress themes: dress the party

To further enrich the experience and create a unique festive atmosphere, each festival evening is accompanied by a specific clothing theme, inspired by the musical universe of programmed artists. Here is our guide to prepare and shine during this 2025 edition:

1. Bohemian evening (Tuesday July 15-Texas)

For the opening evening with the Texas group, immerse yourself in a bohemian-chic atmosphere where freedom and elegance meet:

For women :

• Fluid dresses with floral or ethnic prints
• Light kimonos with fringes
• Ethnic accessories like stacked or flowery bracelets
• Flat suede sandals or boots

For men :

• Shirts with ethnic patterns or united in naturematerials lles
• Shorts or linen pants
• Straw hats or panamas
• Leather sneakers or sandals

Inspiration draws from warm colors (ocher, peach pink, turquoise) and naturematerials lles (linen, cotton) which perfectly evoke the Mediterranean spirit of the festival and the Indie-Rock atmosphere of Texas.

2. Electro-paulette evening (Wednesday July 16-Ibrahim Maalouf)

Ibrahim Maalouf's transcendent music calls an outfit that shines with a thousand lights:

For all :

• Sparkling outfits: dresses or sequins tops
• Metallic or iridescent effects
• Futuristic accessories like original glasses
• Light makeup with iridescent eyeshadows and glitter keys

This evening merges the elegance of jazz with a contemporary and festive touch, perfect for accompanying the flights of the virtuoso trumpeter.

3. Retro-Funk evening (Thursday July 17-Earth Wind & Fire Experience)

To celebrate the funk and disco heritage of Earth Wind & Fire, plunge back into the Seventies atmosphere:

For women :

• Fluid combinations inspired by the 70s
• High waist elephant legs
• Tight tops with geometric patterns
• Compensated sandals

For men :

• Large collar shirts and daring patterns
• Flare pants
• Light jackets with vintage cuts
• Retro sneakers

Orange, gold, brown and geometric patterns will be in the spotlight to recreate the funk atmosphere of this emblematic era.

4. Vintage glamorous evening (Friday July 18 - Michel Polnareff)

Michel Polnareff's elegant eccentricity inspires a colorful and sophistication evening:

For women :

• Long satin or sequins dresses
• Bold accessories like long gloves
• Spectacular golden jewelry
• Compensated heeled shoes

For men :

• Costumes with psychedelic or united but colorful patterns
• Jobot or open collar shirts
• Fine ties or scarves
• Elegant boots

An evening where the extravagance of the 60s and 70s meets timeless glamor, perfect for accompanying the iconic melodies of Polnareff.

5. Folk-rock evening (Saturday July 19-Christophe Maé)

To close the festival with Christophe Maé, adopt a relaxed style with folk-rock accents:

For women :

• Denim shorts (possibly torn)
• Tops in lace or vintage t-shirts
• Cowboy style boots or gladiator sandals
• Scarves tied around the neck or in the hair

For men :

• United tiles or t-shirts
• Slightly worn slim jeans
• Daim or jeans vests
• Used sneakers or boots

Accessories such as oversized loop belts or Fedora hats will perfectly complete this outfit inspired by the singer's Mediterranean folk-rock universe.

Practical advice to take full advantage of the festival

Prepare for the Mediterranean climate

The festival taking place in summer, plan outfits adapted to the Mediterranean climate:

• Day : high temperatures, favor light and breathable tissues
• Evening : possible refreshment, provide a light jacket or a shawl
• Sun protection : hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are essential

Maximize your comfort

To take full advantage of concerts without sacrificing in style:

• Opt for comfortable shoes, you will stand a good part of the evening
• Favor modular layers that adapt to the evolution of temperatures
• Accessories (hats, jewelry, scarves) allow you to easily transform a basic outfit

Reserve in advance

The Hospitalet Jazz Festival attracts thousands of spectators every year. To ensure a place and take advantage of this exceptional experience:

• Book your tickets as soon as the ticket office is opened on the official festival website
• For a full stay, remember to book your accommodation in Narbonne well in advance

A cultural parenthesis not to be missed

The Hospitalet Jazz Festival represents much more than a simple musical event. It is a celebration of the Mediterranean art of living that harmoniously married terroir, gastronomy and culture in a naturesetting.

Whether you are a lover of jazz, gastronomy, oenology or simply in search of a unique cultural experience during your stay in Narbonne, this festival promises you unforgettable evenings under the starry sky of the Clape Massif.

Between two concerts, take the opportunity to discover the riches of Narbonne and its surroundings: the Saint-Just-Et-Saint-Pasteur cathedral, the Halles de Narbonne to taste local products, the Robine Canal, or the Mediterranean coast beaches just a few kilometers away.

La Villa Ambrosia and La Maison Gustave , high -end accommodation establishments located in the heart of Narbonne, offer you special festival packages including accommodation and shuttles to the castle. The perfect opportunity to combine the exceptional comfort of our guest rooms with the unique experience of the Jazz Festival at the Hospitalet.