Gregory Porter, Roberto Fonseca, Incognito, Pascal Obispo, Cali, Bénabar… a new parade of stars in the heart of the Hospitalet vineyards

Gregory Porter. Christiegoodwin – Christie Goodwin

Un nouveau millésime attendu, du 16 au 20 juillet, sur les hauteurs du Massif de la Clape à Narbonne, où se joue chaque été l'une des partitions les plus singulières de la saison estivale, autour de la célébration d'un art de vivre.

Among the musical events that liven up the Languedoc summer, this remains a gem, a cultural and festive interlude very popular with local festival-goers, discreetly mingling each year with figures from showbiz, politics or the sport.

Jazz à l’Hospitalet, the festival of winegrower Gérard Bertrand, announces a new vintage vintage, in 2024, on the heights of the Massif de la Clape, in Narbonne.

From Roberto Fonseca to Gregory Porter

On July 16, Pascal Obispo, one of the greatest French composers, will open the festival at the Château l'Hospitalet celebrating, with its 12 musicians, 30 years of success.  

Pascal Obispo. Midi Libre – Sylvie Cambon

On July 17, the Cuban virtuoso Roberto Fonseca will take over by raising the temperature with  "brass, salsa and South American energy", explains Gérard Bertrand who himself signs the festival programming with musician Dominique Rieux. 

Roberto Fonseca. Jazz at Hospitalet

On July 18, it's time for the electrifying acid jazz of the English group Incognito. "Incredible singers, in the continuity of James Brown, of Maceo Parker, of these people who developed funk", salute& ;nbsp;Gérard Bertrand.

Incognito Jazz at Hospitalet

July 19, the Catalan singer Cali will bring together several artists around him – a ritual from now on -, this time combining on stage the talent of  Bénabar, Nolwenn Leroy, Anne Sila, all   ;accompanied by the Big Band Brass.

Cali. Midi Free – ALEXIS BETHUNE

Bénabar.

Nolwenn Leroy Jazz at Hospitalet

Anne Sila. Jazz at l'Hospitalet – CLEPS_PUIG

July 20,closing, is (much) awaited Gregory Porter, quite simply "the greatest American jazzman today", the organizer is already delighted.

Gregory Porter. Shawn Peters

"A very energetic program"

"We have a program that will be very energetic and will really bring very different sounds, underlines Gérard Bertrand.

This festival, which flourishes every summer in a rare eclecticism, from Patrick Bruel to Texas, has also become a showcase for the terroir and the wines of Gérard Bertrand which garner distinctions.

This festival links wine, the region's culture, music and art in all its forms

After the award for the best red wine in the world in 2021, then a title of best winemaker in the world (The Drinks Business) in 2023, the Narbonnais has just received, this year, the prize for the best rosé in the world for its Clos du Temple.

17 domains, 180 conquered countries

"This festival links wine, music and art in all its forms (after Robert Combas, then The Little Prince, the next exhibition will be dedicated to Oll, Editor's note). Since we are in 5 stars, we also have the chance to receive an international clientele at the Hospitalet, so we also promote the art of living in the South of France, for us it is important that people understand what the spirit of the Languedoc", he explains. 

Dominique Rieux’s Big Band Brass.

Former captain of Stade Français, Gérard Bertrand took over from his father in the vineyards, before setting out to conquer the world with his wines which are present today in 180 countries and leaders in the United States. Today he reigns over 17 châteaux and estates in Languedoc, all organic and biodynamic.

Opening of the ticket office on March 1, with two possible options, the concert (69 euros) or the evening with dinner, wine tasting and concert (295 euros in total). The night then continues, with music, on the vineyard side. Information and reservations on the site  gerard-bertrand.com