3 recurring jazz jam sessions in Lyon, sorted by night. We checked each one against the venue’s own website, calendar or ticket page on October 10, 2026. Jam nights move, so open the venue’s listing before you head out. New to jams? Read how to sit in. Another city? Search the whole map.
Wednesday jazz jams in Lyon
Every Wednesday
Hot Club de Lyon Jazz Jam
20h30
Hot Club de Lyon · 26 rue Lanterne, 1er
- Host: A different featured musician each week (Nitcho Reinhardt on 14 Oct, Olivier Témime on 21 Oct 2026)
- How it runs: A featured band opens, then musicians of all ages and levels are invited on stage. Doors open an hour before; seats are limited, so booked tickets get priority.
- Style: Some weeks are jazz manouche (14 Oct 2026)
- Cover: €9, €5 with the club's Avantage membership, free with the Pass Jam membership (€30 a year)
- For bass players: Sylvain Romano is on double bass in the 21 Oct 2026 band.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Every Wednesday
Jam du Mercredi
20h30 to 23h30
La Clef de Voûte · 1 place Chardonnet, 1er
- Host: The club's house rhythm section (the Home Rythm Section)
- How it runs: The house rhythm section plays a first concert set, then opens the jam for the second set. Book a free place on the club's website.
- Cover: Pay what you like
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Thursday jazz jams in Lyon
Every Thursday
Jam du Jeudi
20h30 to 23h30
La Clef de Voûte (Les Grandes Voûtes room) · 27 rue Burdeau, 1er
- Host: The club's house rhythm section (the Home Rythm Section)
- How it runs: The house rhythm section plays a first concert set, then opens the jam for the second set. Book a free place on the club's website.
- Cover: Pay what you like
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Before you sit in
Jam etiquette
- A1Use the sign-up sheet if there is one, and ask to sit in. If a bassist is already on the stand, ask: “Hey, is it cool if I play?”
- A2Don’t push to the front. In Will’s words: “Don’t try to always be the first one to play. Don’t kick anybody off especially if nobody knows you.”
- A3Time your walk. When Will hears the band “playing the head out of the song,” that’s when he starts making his way up.
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FAQ
Which nights have jazz jams in Lyon?
As of October 10, 2026, our list has jams on Wednesday (2) and Thursday (1). Check the venue listing on the day you go, since nights change.
How do I sit in at a jazz jam as a bass player?
Put your name on the sign-up sheet if there is one. If a bassist is already playing, ask if you can take a tune. Don’t try to go first every time, and don’t bump anyone. New York bassist Will Lyle starts walking toward the stand when he hears the band play the head out.
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