Francavilla è Jazz celebrates 13th edition in Brindisi

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The thirteenth edition of the Francavilla è Jazz festival is taking place in Francavilla Fontana, Brindisi, from September 2 to September 8, 2026. Directed by Alfredo Iaia, the event features a lineup of internationally recognized jazz musicians.

Main performances at Piazza Giovanni XXIII include the Eddie Gomez Italian Quartet on September 2, performing repertoire from Gomez’s era with Bill Evans, and the Pat Bianchi Quartet featuring Stéphane Belmondo, Tony Lakatos, and Bernd Reiter on September 3. The festival also highlights younger generations with the Scannapieco-Geremia Quintet on September 4.

The festival concludes on September 8 at the Terrazza di Enotria with a performance by the Perico Sambeat Group featuring Fabrizio Bosso, titled “Dedicated To Miles & Trane.”

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Agira · Bordighera · Borgo in Festival · Bosa · Eddie Gomez · Emanuele Parisi · Fabrizio Bosso · Filippo Mauceri · Fiuggi · Francavilla Fontana · Francavilla è Jazz · Franco Marchese

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[● 2 SOURCES] The music video for 'Barrio Lambada' by Fred De Palma was filmed in Agira. www.vivienna.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The festival is an ambitious, long-term project.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The festival aims to create a meeting point between culture, art, traditions, and the territory. www.vivienna.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The first edition marks the start of a path to establish Agira's major events in a stable program. www.vivienna.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The documentary 'Quel che Resta' was screened at the festival. www.vivienna.it
[● 2 SOURCES] Agira's Living Nativity was awarded as the best national nativity scene. www.vivienna.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The band Wilco will perform at the Esedra di Palazzo Te in Mantova on Tuesday, September 1. www.kalporz.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Belfast duo Chalk is scheduled to perform in Acquaviva on Friday, September 4. www.kalporz.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] All proceeds from the Franco Ciambella & Friends event will be donated to Komen Italia. www.oltrelecolonne.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The fourth edition of Franco Ciambella & Friends is scheduled for September 12, 2026. www.oltrelecolonne.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Eddie Gomez Italian Quartet will open the festival on Wednesday, September 2. www.opinione.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] KRS-ONE will perform at Hacienda in Rome on Friday, September 4. www.kalporz.com