Bertinoro Drinkin' Jazz Festival

Jazz Meets the Balcony of Romagna

The Bertinoro Drinkin' Jazz Festival is one of the most characteristic summer music events in the province of Forlì-Cesena. It takes place in Bertinoro, the renowned village known as the Balcony of Romagna for its views stretching from the hills to the Adriatic Sea, in Emilia-Romagna. The festival's concept is simple and winning: to bring great jazz out of concert halls and into the squares, fortresses, and cellars of the historic center, accompanying every note with a glass of wine and the authentic flavors of the region.

A Sprawling Stage Among Fortresses and Cellars

Concerts are held in some of the most evocative locations in the Municipality of Bertinoro: the Anfiteatro della Rocca Vescovile (Amphitheater of the Bishop's Fortress), with its panoramic view, the intimate Giardino del Revellino (Revellino Garden), the central Piazza della Libertà (Liberty Square), and, outside the center, the Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces) in Casticciano. This choice of a widespread stage allows the public to discover the village by walking from one concert to another, experiencing Bertinoro in all its nuances.

Music, Wine, and Flavors of Romagna

The festival is not just about music. The term Drinkin' indeed recalls Bertinoro's strong winemaking tradition, home to Sangiovese and Albana wines. Numerous side activities revolve around the concerts:

• Wine tastings in the village's urban cellars
• Musical walks and bike rides through the streets and vineyards
• Typical Romagna snacks with local products
• Nature itineraries towards the Sanctuary of Casticciano

Prominent National and International Artists

Throughout its editions, the Drinkin' Jazz Festival has hosted leading musicians from the Italian jazz scene, alongside new talents and local ensembles like the Power Band of Forlì. The program alternates original projects, tributes to great jazz masters, and unique proposals, with evening concerts in the amphitheater and afternoon or morning events in more intimate settings. It's an opportunity to listen to good live music in a relaxed setting with stunning scenic beauty.

A Summer Event Not to Be Missed

Included in the summer events calendar for Bertinoro and Romagna, the festival attracts jazz enthusiasts as well as those seeking a complete experience of music, food and wine, and atmosphere. The combination of free and paid concerts, historic settings, and wine hospitality makes it an event suitable for both connoisseurs and families and tourists visiting the heart of the province of Forlì-Cesena.