Padova Jazz Festival announces 2026 lineup

The 2026 Padova Jazz Festival will feature a diverse lineup of international and Italian artists. The program highlights female leadership, with eight female musicians headlining sixteen scheduled concerts. Key performers include Amii Stewart and Dee Dee Bridgewater, with Stewart performing a preview concert on October 10 at the Gran Teatro Geox.

The festival, running from October 22 to November 8, 2026, includes a wide range of styles such as Afro-Latin jazz, contemporary African musical trends, and Italian jazz. Featured artists include Kurt Elling with the Yellowjackets, Doctor 3 with Luciano Biondini, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Isaiah Collier.

Events will be held across various venues in Padova, including Teatro Verdi, Sala dei Giganti al Liviano, Centro Culturale Altinate/San Gaetano, Barco Teatro, and the University of Padova. The festival is organized by the Associazione Culturale Miles in collaboration with local municipal and regional cultural departments and supported by the Italian Ministry of Culture.