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Jazz Jam Session at 38Riv, CNSMDP Thursdays
Tucked away in a 12th-century vaulted cellar, this club transforms every Thursday into a laboratory for the city's finest jazz conservatory students. Expect an initial showcase followed by an open session where musical boundaries blur and local legends-in-the-making share the stage.
38Riv (Paris 4th)
About
The 38Riv jazz club partners with the CNSMDP jazz department for a weekly series of jam sessions held every Thursday from October 15 to December 17, 2026. These evenings invite audiences aged 12 and up to experience live performances by conservatory students followed by open improvisation sessions. Set within an intimate 12th-century vaulted cellar in the 4th arrondissement, this event fosters a creative exchange between emerging talents and the Parisian music community. Entry is ticketed, with prices ranging from 6 to 9 euros, offering a unique look at jazz improvisation in a professional performance setting.
CNSMDP
38Riv partners with the jazz department of the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris (CNSMDP) for a new series of weekly jam sessions, every Thursday night.
Designed as a true musical laboratory, these evenings offer students the opportunity to perform regularly in professional stage conditions, while fostering encounters with the Parisian musician community.
Each event begins with a short concert by the jazz department students before opening up for an open jam session. This collaboration is also an opportunity to experiment with an original format at the intersection of concert, transmission, and collective practice, where the rules of the jam are built in a spirit of sharing, listening, and kindness.
Presale tickets guarantee priority entry until 30 minutes after opening.
11:00 PM: Priority line, priority access
11:30 PM: End of priority access (waiting time in case of high turnout, non-refundable tickets)
38Riv
Located in the heart of the Marais, 38Riv is an intimate jazz club and bar. It is the place for all musical encounters: from jazz to latin jazz, including funk and baroque. Its 12th-century vaulted cellar offers a warm and authentic acoustic.
Our take on this event
Located in the heart of the Marais, the 38Riv hosts a weekly musical laboratory every Thursday night. From 23:00 to 01:30, students from the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris (CNSMDP) take the stage to showcase their work, transitioning from a short opening concert into an open-floor jam session. This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between academic training and the vibrant local jazz scene, emphasizing collective listening and mutual growth.
The event welcomes guests aged 12 and older. To manage attendance, advance tickets offer priority entry until 23:30. Please note that after 23:30, priority access expires, and entry is subject to capacity. Tickets are non-refundable. Prices for these sessions are set between 6 and 9 euros.
The venue itself is a historic 12th-century vaulted cellar, providing a warm and authentic acoustic environment perfect for jazz. Whether you are a musician looking to join the jam or a jazz enthusiast wanting to support the next generation of artists, these Thursday nights offer a deep dive into the Parisian jazz landscape.
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