Bari in Jazz at the Minareto

Great jazz under the stars in Selva di Fasano

Bari in Jazz at the Minareto is a concert series that brings Italian and international jazz every summer to the Minareto of Selva di Fasano, nestled in the hills of Fasano, in the province of Brindisi. The renowned Bari in Jazz Metropolitan Festival finds its most anticipated stage here, amidst the greenery of the Selva and the sweeping views of the Itria Valley: a long series of evenings that turn this 19th-century residence into a true open-air jazz club.

The 2026 edition: thirteen concerts from July 24 to August 14

The 2026 program at the Minareto features thirteen concerts from July 24 to August 14, with a lineup ranging from sophisticated jazz to Afro-Latin and Mediterranean fusions. The headline event is the concert by American multi-instrumentalist Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, a multi-Grammy winner, expected on July 31 for the only Southern Italy date of his tour.

• July 24 – Carola Ortiz Trio «Enllà» (opening Bassària Duo)
• July 25 – Universal Crimson and Jsp
• July 31 – Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles
• August 1 – Alberto Iovine Trio feat. Daniele Di Bonaventura
• August 4 – Round About Miles, celebrating the Miles Davis centenary
• August 6 – Mauro Sigura and Andrea Manzoni «Migrantes»
• August 9 – Yugen «Picture #2» and Gioele Nuzzo «Emet»
• August 11 – Sarita Schena «Vuelvo al Sur»
• August 12 – Cesare Pastanella «Afrodiaspora»
• August 13 – Sara Fenza Duo and Alfio Antico «Anima»
• August 14 – Ava Alami and Vittorio Esposito «Candy Cane Snail»

The Minareto, a Moorish residence over the Itria Valley

The Minareto is a striking historic residence built in the early 20th century in Selva di Fasano, characterized by eclectic Moorish-inspired architecture commissioned by the Apulian intellectual and politician Damaso Bianchi. Immersed in nature and overlooking the Itria Valley, it is now a venue dedicated to cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, and literary gatherings, offering spectators an intimate atmosphere perfect for enjoying live music on summer nights.

Part of the Bari in Jazz Metropolitan Festival and WOW! Fasano

The Minareto series is an integral part of the Bari in Jazz Metropolitan Festival, promoted by the Bari in Jazz Association with the support of the Teatro Pubblico Pugliese, and is included in the extensive WOW! Fasano summer program organized by the Municipality of Fasano. This collaboration between festivals, institutions, and the local area confirms Selva di Fasano as one of Puglia's most vibrant musical hubs, successfully blending great music, landscape, and heritage preservation.

Tickets and information

Concerts at the Minareto are ticketed events, with tickets available for online pre-sale via the Ciaotickets circuit at affordable prices starting from just a few euros per evening. Shows generally begin in the early evening: booking in advance is recommended, especially for highly anticipated nights like the Cory Henry concert, and checking the official website for any program updates.