# Jazz festivals in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jazz-festivals-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-08-23T23:03:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The fourth edition of the Castro Jazz Festival is being held in Italy, featuring a combination of musical performances, educational seminars, and jam sessions at locations such as the Castello Aragonese and Piazza Perotti.

Early programming included the ‘Large Ensemble’ concert and educational segments like the ‘radio/altriSuoni Corner’ focusing on figures such as Bud Powell and Dexter Gordon. As the festival progressed, the Bud Powell Jazz Orchestra performed their new album, ‘Open Circle’, in Piazza Perotti. Subsequent events included a tribute to Grant Green by the Giancarlo Del Vitto Hammond Trio and a performance by the radical improvisation trio Bring Your Horn.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Castro Jazz Festival continues with diverse musical performances

The fourth Castro Jazz Festival in Italy features diverse performances, including the Bud Powell Jazz Orchestra and the Giancarlo Del Vitto Hammond Trio, alongside educational sessions at the Aragonese Castle.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castro-jazz-festival-continues-with-diverse-musical-performances

### 2026-08-20: Jazz festivals held in Castro and Nuoro

Jazz festivals in Castro and Nuoro, Italy, are hosting various musical events, including concerts, masterclasses, and educational seminars focused on jazz history and improvisation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jazz-festivals-held-in-castro-and-nuoro

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