Jazz festivals scheduled for Viterbo and Orvieto in Italy

Two major jazz music festivals are set to take place in Italy. The 21st edition of the JazzUp Festival will run in Viterbo from October 17 to November 15, 2026. The event features a diverse program including the “Jazz_Talk” series and a headline performance by the British band Matt Bianco at the Teatro dell’Unione on November 15.

In Orvieto, the 33rd edition of Umbria Jazz Winter will take place from December 30 to January 3. The festival will feature 85 concerts performed by 19 bands and approximately 120 musicians across five locations in the historic center. The program includes jazz, gospel, and swing, with special events such as the Funk Off street parades, Uj4Kids activities, and gospel performances at the Duomo.