Each year during the first two weeks of August the small town of Marciac in south-western France hosts one of the world's finest jazz festivals, with a full programme of free concerts during the day in the main square (Place de la Mairie), as well as exhibitions and late-night jams. A marquee is erected to host the main evening performances as the town is flooded with jazz artists and aficionados. Evening shows also take place in an outdoor arena.

To give you a flavor of Jazz in Marciac here are some videos of artists playing at Marciac. 

Richard Galliano & Tangaria Quartet - Chat Pître

Richard Galliano, one of the masters of French jazz, performing live at the Marciac Jazz Festival in 2006.