Rome’s Jazz festival returns for its 50th edition from 1-24 November 2026 at the Auditorium Parco della Musica and other locations in Rome.

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From November 1 to 24, the Roma Jazz Festival returns for its 50th edition, across Auditorium Parco della Musica “Ennio Morricone,” Casa del Jazz, and , bringing together some of the world’s most exciting artists, from jazz legends to fearless new innovators. Dedicated to Miles Davis for the centenary from his birth, the festival proves once again how jazz is a language in continuous evolution.

As artistic director Mario Ciampà puts it: “the history of the festival is, in part, the history of jazz itself”

Roma Jazz Festival is one of the most important European festivals that, for half a century, has brought not only the historic great names of the international scene to Rome but also, with tireless curiosity and sensitivity, those representatives of the new generations who continue to innovate a genre of music that is by its nature boundless.

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The festival opens with Paolo Fresu who inaugurates the 50th edition with Kind of Lives, the latest recording project from the play Kind of Miles, written and interpreted by the artist himself. On stage, on Fresu’s side, he will be accompanied by two ensembles, one paying homage to Davis and the other one representing the revolutionary musical evolution.

Yellowjackets will have their comeback on November 4, but this time, they will be hosting Kurt Elling, defined by the Guardian as “a sort of Frank Sinatra with superpowers”. An unmissable meeting between the best jazz singer in the world and one of the most iconic bands will take place at The Roma jazz festival for its 50th anniversary.

On the 5th of November, more iconic artists will take over the stage: Steve Coleman and his Five elements are ready to make their audience dance. The American saxophonist, known for mixing jazz with hip-hop, creates a funky rhythm that, together with the Five elements, will be an explosion of energy and groove.

On 6 November, Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Rio de Janeiro mandolin virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda share the stage at the festival for the first time with Collab, their joint project. The two masters of Latin jazz bring intricate melodies, rhythmic complexity and fiery improvised exchanges. Another leading name on the Italian scene, Chiara Civello (23 November) presents her upcoming album, born from her collaboration with producer Clap! Clap!.

Outside Rome, two concerts mark John Coltrane’s centenary with A Love Supreme: the Rieti Jazz Orchestra at the Chiesa di San Domenico in Rieti (15 November) and the Priverno Jazz Orchestra at the Abbazia di Fossanova (22 November).

The 50th edition closes on 24 November with 100 Miles for Miles Davis.

On the 6th of November, the initiative will put together the Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba with the Brazilian mandolinist Hamilton de Holanda. The two masters of latin jazz will be brought together to create an intense musical dialogue characterized by intricate melodies and a complex rhythm.

During the festival, the Italian presence will also be tangible through many different artists. From two trios of Domenico Rizzuto (Nov 8) and Eleonora Strino (Nov 13),to Rosa Brunello with her latest album We Are Surging Waters and Enzo Favata (Nov 16) with his Atlantico, an iconic project blending jazz, South American sounds and poetry.

Another protagonist of the itialian scenery is Chiara Civello (Nov 23) who will present her new project with Clap! Clap!. The collaboration will be a fusion of jazz and electronic music, art-pop and clubbing, anticipated by the single Me and the Trees.

On November 17, the festival pays tribute to Miles Davis with New Sketches of Spain, a performance combining jazz and flamenco while revisiting Davis’s celebrated 1960 album Sketches of Spain. The project brings together Franco-Swiss trumpeter Erik Truffaz and flamenco saxophonist and singer Antonio Lizana. The following day, American drummer Gregory Hutchinson takes the stage to revisit Davis’s repertoire, drawing inspiration from the legendary drummers who accompanied the trumpeter throughout his career.

On November 19th, the spotlight turns to another jazz legend, Sonny Rollins, through the tribute by the CDO–Casa del jazz Orchestra, conducted by Mario Corvini and featuring Javer Gìrotto. Rollins, who passed away at the age of 95, remains a memorable presence in the festival’s history following his celebrated 2009 performance in Rome.

Outside of Rome, two meetings will pay homage to the centenary of John Coltrane at Abbazia di Fossanova and of the Rieti Jazz Orchestra at Chiesa di San Domenico in Rieti.

The 50th edition of the Roma Jazz festival will conclude on November 24 with 100 Miles for Miles Davis, a major tribute to the legendary musician who transformed the history of jazz. The project is led by keyboardist, producer and composer Jason Miles, whose career includes collaborations with artists such as Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan and Diana Ross. The closing performance promises to celebrate the enduring influence of one of the most innovative figures in twentieth-century music.

Produced by IMF Foundation in collaboration with Fondazione Musica per Roma, and supported by Regione Lazio and the Ministry of Culture, the Roma Jazz Festival continues to celebrate the richness and versatility of jazz music. Its 50th edition offers audiences the opportunity to discover different sounds, explore new musical perspectives and experience the genre’s enduring ability to evolve while remaining deeply connected to its roots.

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1 November
Paolo Fresu, Kind of Lives
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Sinopoli, 18:00

4 November
Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets, Celebrate Weather Report
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Petrassi, 20:00

5 November
Steve Coleman and Five Elements
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Petrassi, 20:00

6 November
Hamilton de Holanda & Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Collab
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Petrassi, 20:00

7 November
EIC Eden Inverted Collective by Zoe Pia, Atlantidei
Casa del Jazz, 19:30

8 November
Domenico Rizzuto Trio, Disastri Quotidiani
Casa del Jazz, 18:00

13 November
Eleonora Strino Trio
Casa del Jazz, 19:30

14 November
Nexus Quartet, Appunti di Viaggio
Casa del Jazz, 19:30

15 November
Rieti Jazz Orchestra, Focus Coltrane
Chiesa di San Domenico, Rieti, 18:00

16 November
Enzo Favata, Atlantico Reunion
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Petrassi, 20:00

17 November
Erik Truffaz & Antonio Lizana, New Sketches of Spain
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Petrassi, 20:00

18 November
Gregory Hutchinson, Kind of Now: The Pulse of Miles Davis
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Petrassi, 20:00

19 November
CDJO Casa del Jazz Orchestra conducted by Mario Corvini, with Javier Girotto, Tenor Madness
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Petrassi, 20:00

20 November
Omasta
Alcazar, 21:00

21 November
Jeremy Pelt Quintet
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Teatro Studio Borgna, 20:00

22 November
Fiabe Jazz, Musicanti di Brema Swing Band
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Teatro Studio Borgna, 11:00

Rosa Brunello, We Are Surging Waters
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Teatro Studio Borgna, 18:00

Priverno Jazz Orchestra, Focus Coltrane
Abbazia di Fossanova, Priverno (LT), 18:00

23 November
Chiara Civello & Clap! Clap!, CCCC
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Teatro Studio Borgna, 20:00

24 November
Jason Miles, 100 Miles for Miles Davis
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sala Petrassi, 20:00

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Venues

Auditorium Parco della Musica
Viale Pietro de Coubertin

Alcazar
Via Cardinale Merry del Val

Casa del Jazz
Villa Osio, Viale di Porta Ardeatina, 55

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