Jam sessions
Nice's music scene is rich in open stages — evenings where professional and amateur musicians come together to improvise. This guide covers the essential jam sessions in Nice, from the 17th-century vaulted cellar of Les Folies d'Edmonde to the lively pubs in the city centre.
Once a month, on Monday evenings, the vaulted cellar of Les Folies d'Edmonde becomes a real jazz and contemporary music club. Artistic direction is handled by two professional organisers from the U.NICE.ON collective — a reference on the Nice music scene.
The stage is open to all levels: professional, amateur, self-taught. It's the ideal opportunity to jam, test improvisations and network with the Côte d'Azur music community. Basic equipment is provided: cajon, guitars, basses, amps and vocal mics. For specific instruments (saxophone, trombone, harmonica...), bring your own.
In the intimate acoustics of the vaulted cellar, the audience discovers exceptional local talent, live reinventions of covers and original compositions — signature cocktail in hand. A rare listening experience, far removed from formatted concerts.
For the most active musicians, Nice offers the possibility of building a real weekly musical itinerary. Here are the regular events not to miss:
On jam nights, the signature cocktail menu is there to enhance the experience. The André (French chestnut whisky, bourbon, orange juice) and La Ginette (mezcal, tequila, mango, verbena) pair particularly well with live improvisation. To dine on-site, partner restaurants OKA Nice, Fish Bar 2.0 and Etna Rosso come and serve you directly at your table in the cellar — you settle the bill with the restaurant.
For the Les Folies d'Edmonde Jam, basic equipment is provided by U.NICE.ON: cajon, guitars, basses, amps and vocal mics. If you play a specific instrument (saxophone, trombone, harmonica, violin...), bring your own.
No, entry to the jam sessions listed in this guide is free. Venues make their revenue from drinks. It is customary to order something to support the venues that keep live music alive in Nice.
No, registration is done directly on-site with the U.NICE.ON organisers at the start of the evening. It is advisable to arrive early to introduce yourself and agree on tracks with the other musicians.
Yes. Partner restaurants OKA Nice, Fish Bar 2.0 and Etna Rosso come and serve directly at your table in the cellar during events. You order, eat on-site, and settle the bill directly with the restaurant.
The Les Folies d'Edmonde Jam is open to jazz, funk, soul, blues and contemporary music. U.NICE.ON sessions encourage exchanges between genres. Each evening evolves naturally according to the musicians present.
The cellar shifts with the night: karaoke, live sets, jam sessions, performances and more festive formats depending on the evening. Check the schedule and pick your atmosphere.
In Nice, bars offering real live music — not background noise, not a playlist — are rare. Les Folies d'Edmonde, at 16 rue Benoît Bunico in the Vieux-Nice, is an exception: the 17th-century vaulted cellar hosts a variety of musical formats throughout the year, from open-stage karaoke to jazz jam sessions, flamenco concerts, drag shows and DJ sets.
For 1–20 guests, book a table for drinks, a birthday, or a night out in Nice Old Town.
16 rue Benoit Bunico, 06300 Nice, France
Every day: 6:00 pm – 12:30 am
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