AlatriJazz - International Jazz Festival and Masterclass

AlatriJazz: International Jazz in the Heart of Ciociaria

Every summer, AlatriJazz brings the historic center of Alatri—a town in the province of Frosinone, Lazio—to life with three days dedicated to jazz and great music. Launched as an international festival and jazz masterclass, the event has become one of the most anticipated summer musical highlights in the Ciociaria region and beyond, drawing enthusiasts, young musicians, and curious visitors to the winding alleys and squares of this ancient Hernici city.

Free Concerts in Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore

The festival's beating heart is Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, where a free concert takes place every evening. From 1960s Italian jazz to the swing of big bands, the stage hosts prominent ensembles and soloists for an audience gathered under the stars. By keeping the concerts free, AlatriJazz remains an accessible event where artistic excellence meets the convivial, popular spirit of a summer festival.

The International Jazz Masterclass

Alongside the concerts, the festival hosts the International Masterclass of Jazz in the evocative Cloister of San Francesco. For three days, morning and afternoon, young musicians from the province of Frosinone, Lazio, and other Italian regions study with nationally acclaimed instructors, refining their instruments and jazz vocabulary. The program concludes with a final student concert and the awarding of certificates, providing a platform for emerging talent.

A Festival Directed by Mauro Bottini

AlatriJazz is conceived and directed by maestro Mauro Bottini and is promoted by the Municipality of Alatri with the support of the Lazio Region, in collaboration with the Charlie Parker Music Academy. The event weaves together music, education, and the promotion of the city's historical heritage, forming part of the "Alatri: Note in Movimento" cultural project.

Alatri: Between Cyclopean Acropolis and Jazz

Attending AlatriJazz is also the perfect excuse to discover Alatri, famous for its monumental Acropolis and its imposing Cyclopean walls—one of the most remarkable examples of pre-Roman architecture in Italy. Live music, framed by medieval churches, cloisters, and squares, offers an experience where jazz dialogues with centuries of history, embodying the spirit of freedom that has always defined this musical genre.