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Umbria Jazz Festival 2026: ten days of jazz and blues in Umbria, Italy

Founded in 1973, the Umbria Jazz Festival is one of the most renowned jazz events in the world. It takes place in Perugia, in the Umbria region of Italy, drawing tens of thousands of music lovers every summer for ten days of open-air concerts.

The 2026 edition brings together 25 leading international artists. Among the headliners: STING, GILBERTO GIL, JON BATISTE and Cécile McLorin Salvant.

The programme covers jazz in its full breadth: hard bop, contemporary jazz, bossa nova and blues. Artists like Snarky Puppy, Fred Hersch Trio and Kenny Barron illustrate the exceptional quality of the line-ups on offer.

From 2 to 11 July 2026 in Perugia, Umbria. Tickets and programme on the Umbria Jazz Festival website.