# Autumn jazz festivals in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/autumn-jazz-festivals-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-10-19T09:03:55.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Several jazz festivals are scheduled to take place across Italy during the autumn of 2026.

In mid-to-late October, the ninth edition of Cortona Jazz is set for October 21–24, featuring international performers at various historical locations. Concurrently, the eighth edition of ‘JazzaForlì-Musica per libere menti’ will run from October 31 to November 14, including a photography exhibition and performances by artists such as Doctor 3 with Avishai Cohen.

Following these events, the sixth edition of the Mirandola Jazz Festival will be held from November 5 to November 8. The program includes a film screening of Louis Malle’s ‘Ascensore per il patibolo’ to honor the centenary of Miles Davis, alongside musical tributes to Davis and John Coltrane.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Mirandola Jazz Festival returns for sixth edition in November

The sixth Mirandola Jazz Festival will be held from November 5–8, featuring film tributes and performances by Italian jazz artists.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirandola-jazz-festival-returns-for-sixth-edition-in-november

### 2026-10-16: Jazz festivals announced for Cortona and Forlì

The Cortona Jazz festival returns from October 21–24, while Forlì hosts the eighth edition of ‘JazzaForlì’ from October 31 to November 14, featuring various international jazz artists and exhibitions.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jazz-festivals-announced-for-cortona-and-forl

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