Biella Jazz Club Diamond Festival
Celebrating 60 years of Italy's oldest jazz club in Piazza Duomo
About Diamond Festival
Sixty years of jazz in Biella
The Biella Jazz Club Diamond Festival was created to celebrate a special milestone: the 60th anniversary of the Biella Jazz Club, the institution that has been the heartbeat of the musical scene in Biella, Piedmont, since July 15, 1966. Recognized as the oldest jazz club in Italy, the club has built an international reputation over the years, hosting some of the greatest names in jazz history at its home in Palazzo Ferrero.
A stage in the heart of the city
For its 60th anniversary—the symbolic diamond jubilee—the club steps out of its historic venue to bring music to the open air of Piazza Duomo, which becomes the vibrant center of Biella's cultural life during the summer of 2026. The event on July 15, 2026, the exact date of the club's founding, is a tribute to six decades of live concerts, jam sessions, and musical encounters.
The legend of the club
Throughout its long history, the Biella Jazz Club has hosted legendary jazz artists such as Chet Baker, Keith Jarrett, Oscar Peterson, and Bill Evans. This legacy has made the small Biella club one of the most sought-after stages for musicians far beyond regional borders. Today, the artistic heart of the club is driven by a resident band of local musicians, featuring Max Tempia on piano, Massimo Serra on drums, Maurino Dellacqua on bass, Fabio Buonarota on trumpet, and Fabio Mora on trombone.
Biella Estate 2026
The Diamond Festival is a highlight of Biella Estate 2026, a summer-long festival that transforms Piazza Duomo into a grand open-air stage with concerts, performances, dance, and cultural initiatives. The 60th-anniversary celebration is thus woven into a broader program that makes music the common thread of the city's summer.
Why you should be there
- A free, open-air evening in the historic center of Biella.
- A tribute to a musical institution that is unique in Italy for its longevity.
- The authentic atmosphere of live jazz, blending historical legacy with local talent.
- The chance to experience Piazza Duomo at its most vibrant time of the year.
Diamond Festival — edition 2026
On July 15, 2026, the Biella Jazz Club celebrates its 60th anniversary with the Diamond Festival, an event dedicated to six decades of great live music. The date is no coincidence: it coincides with the day the club was founded on July 15, 1966. The celebration takes place in Piazza Duomo, in the heart of Biella, as part of the Biella Estate 2026 program, which brings concerts, shows, and cultural initiatives to the square throughout the month of July.
Programme Diamond Festival 2026
July 15, 2026 — Piazza Duomo, Biella
The Diamond Festival celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Biella Jazz Club with an evening of live music in Piazza Duomo, included in the Biella Estate 2026 program. The club's musical core is the resident band, composed of:
- Max Tempia — piano
- Massimo Serra — drums
- Maurino Dellacqua — bass
- Fabio Buonarota — trumpet
- Fabio Mora — trombone
The full schedule and list of guests for the evening will be announced on the official channels of the Biella Jazz Club and the Municipality of Biella in the weeks leading up to the event.
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Practical information — Diamond Festival
Location
The event takes place in Piazza Duomo, in the historic center of Biella (Province of Biella, Piedmont). The historic home of the Biella Jazz Club is Palazzo Ferrero.
Getting there
By train: Biella San Paolo station, connected to Turin and Novara, is a short distance from the center. By car: From the A4 motorway (Turin-Milan), take the Carisio exit, then the expressway to Biella. Paid parking and parking areas are available in the city center near the square.
Admission and times
The event is part of the Biella Estate 2026 program in Piazza Duomo and is free to attend. For updated schedules and detailed programs, please check the official channels of the Biella Jazz Club and the Municipality of Biella in the days leading up to the event.
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Where does it take place — Diamond Festival
Piazza Duomo
Piazza Duomo, 13900 Biella