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Italian jazz festivals in Europe

Overview

In early October 2026, the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague launched the inaugural ‘Italia in jazz’ festival. The event, running from October 9 to 12, featured seven concerts, masterclasses, and artistic residencies designed to showcase contemporary Italian jazz to Czech audiences.

Later in the month, focus shifted to festivals within Italy. The 21st JazzUp Festival was scheduled to run in Viterbo from October 17 to November 15, featuring programs such as the ‘Jazz_Talk’ series. Additionally, the 33rd edition of Umbria Jazz Winter was set for Orvieto, running from December 30 to January 3, with a program of 85 concerts spanning jazz, gospel, and swing.

Entities

JazzUp Festival · Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Praga · Matt Bianco · Roberto Gatto · Siena Jazz

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Jazz festivals scheduled for Viterbo and Orvieto in Italy

    Italy will host the JazzUp Festival in Viterbo from October to November 2026 and the Umbria Jazz Winter in Orvieto from late December to early January.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Italian Cultural Institute launches jazz festival in Prague

    The Italian Cultural Institute in Prague is hosting ‘Italia in jazz’ from October 9–12, featuring seven concerts, masterclasses, and residencies to promote contemporary Italian jazz in the Czech Republic.

Sources

bigodino.it · e-choose.it