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Meranojazz

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Kimm, Italy
6 artists

Key facts

Dates
15 – 17 July 2026
Where
Kimm, Italy
Tickets
edition over
Headliners
Kurt Rosenwinkel, Immanuel Wilkins, Franco D'Andrea

Data updated on 19 February 2026 — source: official site

🎤Lineup

Headliners
Kurt Rosenwinkel – Jazz
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Jazz
Immanuel Wilkins – Jazz
Immanuel Wilkins
Jazz
Franco D'Andrea – Jazz
Franco D'Andrea
Jazz
Immanuel Wilkins Quartet – Jazz
Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
Jazz
Kurt Rosenwinkel Group – Jazz
Kurt Rosenwinkel Group
Jazz
Mark Turner – Jazz
Mark Turner
Jazz

✈️How to get to Meranojazz

Planning your trip to Meranojazz? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Bolzano Airport (BZO), about 24 km from the venue.
  • Major international airport nearby: Innsbruck Airport (INN), about 68 km away (more routes).
  • Allow about 34 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Bolzano (BZ) or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.

🌤️Meranojazz 2026 weather

Weather in Kimm in July 2026?

Actual weather at the 2026 edition

From July 15 to July 17, 2026: up to 30°, low of 14°, 4.1 mm of rain in total.

2 rainy days1 day at 30° or more
  1. Wed, Jul 15Drizzle29° / 18° 2.2 mm
  2. Thu, Jul 16Light drizzle30° / 14° 0.1 mmHot
  3. Fri, Jul 17Light drizzle29° / 18° 1.8 mm

Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).

Typical weather

Rain
Typical high27°
Typical low16°

Chance of rain: about 56% of days

2025Rain26° / 15°2 rainy days
2024Drizzle28° / 18°1 rainy day
2023Heavy rain26° / 16°2 rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

Hour by hour

Tap a day to see how temperature and rain changed across 24 hours.

Same week in 2025: Wed July 16 → Fri July 18 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).

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📋About

Meranojazz 2026: Jazz Excellence in Merano

In 2026, Meranojazz returns to Merano's Kimm with a refined lineup celebrating jazz excellence. This Italian festival brings together the greatest names in contemporary jazz and post-bop within an intimate Alpine setting.

Virtuoso guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel headlines with his revolutionary harmonic approach that redefines jazz fusion boundaries. Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins completes this prestigious lineup with his quartet, carrying the post-bop tradition toward new expressive horizons.

Italian legend Franco D'Andrea represents European pianistic heritage, dialoguing with contemporary American innovations. This meeting between generations and continents celebrates modern jazz vitality, between tradition and bold experimentation.

In Merano's elegant atmosphere, Meranojazz offers an immersive experience where technical virtuosity meets emotional depth. An essential gathering for demanding contemporary jazz enthusiasts, in the heart of the Italian Alps.

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📋Practical info

Dates
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Country
City
Kimm
Artists
6 artists
Main genre
Leading style
Post-Bop (17%)
Official website
meranojazz.it
100%

Lineup focus score

Highly specialized in Jazz (100% of the lineup). Explore Jazz festivals

17%

Post-Bop is the leading genre (1 artists). Explore Post-Bop festivals

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Musical footprint

As a % of the 6 identified artists in the lineup (known genre), by genre — not to be confused with the focus score, computed on the whole lineup.

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