Face à la Mer Festival: four evenings of music in Cavalaire in September

September brings a hint of summer to Cavalaire. From the 4th to the 7th, the Face à la Mer festival returns for four free outdoor evenings in the picture-perfect setting of the Heraclea port. Featuring jazz, blues, Italian songs, and Latin rock tributes, the program promises a musical journey to diverse horizons, almost with your feet in the water.

Julien Brunetaud Trio and Malo Mazurié

On Thursday, September 4, come discover pianist, singer and composer Julien Brunetaud and his trio. Recognized worldwide for his expressive playing, his natural groove and his ability to move from boogie-woogie to blues ballads. Rewarded by numerous international awards, he has shared the stage with figures such as Chuck Berry and BB King. Joining him as a guest is Malo Mazurié, a gifted trumpeter since his adolescence, who has established himself as one of the most sought-after musicians on the European jazz scene thanks to his luminous phrasing and virtuosity. Together, accompanied by Sam Favreau (double bass) and Cédrick Bec (drums), they will offer a set between swing, jazz and blues .

The Italian group Aiuto

On Friday, Aiuto, the band that formed in 1996 and reformed in 2025, returns to the stage to celebrate Italian music. Led by the warm and passionate voice of Yvan Karagueuzian, the band revisits timeless hits by Lucio Battisti, Eros Ramazzotti, Adriano Celentano, I Ricchi e Poveri, and Zucchero.

Tribute to Santana by Eric Bonillo

Then on Saturday night, you can discover Eric Bonillo plays Carlos Santana . A passionate guitarist with flamboyant playing, Eric Bonillo has a deep love for Carlos Santana, whom he had the honor of meeting on several occasions. This tribute traces the legendary musician's musical journey, from his psychedelic beginnings to his landmark collaborations.

Jazz with Leila Mc Avoy Quartet

On Sunday, the Leila Mc Avoy Quartet will be performing. With her deep, captivating voice, Leila Mc Avoy draws inspiration from legends such as Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder. With her Riviera quartet, she fuses the elegance of jazz, the warmth of blues , and the power of soul , revisiting the standards of the American Song Book with her unique signature.

Face à la mer Festival, from September 4 to 7, Sainte-Estelle esplanade at 9 p.m. Free. Info. cavalairesurmer.fr