Events in Grenoble
Grenoble Jazz Festival
March/April
The Grenoble Jazz Festival has been an annual tradition for over three decades and takes place in the spring. It’s one of the world’s largest such festivals and attracts a host of big international names. Over 200 musicians play a diverse selection of jazz music, with gigs in more than 20 venues across the city.
Les Arts du Récit
May
This storytelling festival features colourful narratives, both contemporary and from local folklore traditions, illustrated through theatre, dance, film, and visual arts.
Cabaret Frappé
July
This funky music festival is Grenoble’s main summer event, attracting over 50,000 music fans. Gigs take place in a balmy, alfresco setting under the trees of the City Gardens, and sounds range from jazz to hip hop to world music.
Rocktambule
October
The Rocktambule festival is the focus for pop-rock and electro in Isère and Rhône-Alpes, with lots of local talent playing at myriad gigs and local venues.
Grenoble International Circus Festival
November
Taking place in Grenoble Sports Centre, this fantastic and renowned event showcases the biggest and best international circus acts.