# Salento Jazz festival 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salento-jazz-festival-2026
> Updated: 2026-09-26T10:17:52.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Salento Jazz festival has announced its 2026 schedule, which will run from October 28 to November 10. The event will be held across several Italian locations, including Lecce, Maglie, Galatina, and Gallipoli.

Promoted by Ponderosa Music & Art in collaboration with the Salento Jazz Association, the festival aims to foster a dialogue between jazz, world music, and Mediterranean traditions. The lineup features international artists such as Rokia Traoré, Bill Frisell, Israel Galván, Michael Leonhart, Marc Ribot, and Paolo Fresu. 

Programming includes various formats, such as concerts in clubs and theaters, a percussion workshop led by Bijan Chemirani in Maglie, and a book presentation for ‘Black beauty. Storie di musica nera’ by Nicola Gaeta.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Salento Jazz festival announces 2026 lineup and dates

Salento Jazz returns from October 28 to November 10, 2026, featuring international artists like Bill Frisell and Rokia Traoré across Lecce, Maglie, Galatina, and Gallipoli.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salento-jazz-festival-announces-2026-lineup-and-dates

### 2026-09-22: Padova Jazz Festival announces 2026 lineup

The 2026 Padova Jazz Festival in Italy will feature artists like Amii Stewart and Dee Dee Bridgewater, highlighting female musicians and diverse jazz styles across multiple venues.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/padova-jazz-festival-announces-2026-lineup

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