Brass in Jazz
The premier jazz concert season at the Real Teatro Santa Cecilia in Palermo
About Brass in Jazz
Brass in Jazz: Palermo's home for jazz
Brass in Jazz is the signature concert season presented by the The Brass Group Foundation, one of Italy's longest-running and most prestigious jazz institutions, based in Palermo, Sicily. For over half a century, this Palermo-based institution has been dedicated to promoting jazz through concerts, educational programs, and original productions, making its winter season one of the most anticipated cultural events in the Sicilian capital.
The Real Teatro Santa Cecilia
The heart of the festival is the Real Teatro Santa Cecilia, an 18th-century gem in the Kalsa district, restored as a temple of Mediterranean jazz. Every week, from Thursday to Sunday, the venue fills with audiences eager to hear the Orchestra Jazz Siciliana, the Foundation's resident ensemble, joined by world-class soloists and vocalists. The program, spanning several months, alternates between orchestral productions, tributes to jazz masters, and original projects created specifically for the season.
A program blending tradition and new stories
Each edition features a series of thematic titles, each performed over multiple nights, totaling dozens of concerts. The common thread is the narrative of the "music of our time": from swing to soul, and from orchestral jazz to fusions with pop and Italian songwriting. Alongside the performances by the Orchestra Jazz Siciliana, the stage hosts exceptional guests, including Grammy-winning vocalists and some of the most sought-after instrumentalists on the international scene.
- Orchestra Jazz Siciliana as the core resident ensemble
- Orchestral productions, world premieres, and European exclusives
- International guests and major names in Italian songwriting
- Double performance schedule on weekends
A cultural landmark for Palermo
Supported by the Municipality of Palermo and regional institutions, Brass in Jazz is much more than just a festival: it is an educational and cultural hub that, under the recurring theme of "growing through music," engages young musicians, students, and enthusiasts alike. Attending a night during the season means experiencing a piece of Italian jazz history in one of the Mediterranean's most fascinating cities.
Brass in Jazz — edition 2026
Brass in Jazz 2025/2026 — "Growing through music"
The 52nd concert season of the The Brass Group Foundation opened on November 6, 2025, with American singer Nicole Zuraitis, 2024 Grammy winner, and concluded on April 12, 2026. Comprising 14 titles for a total of 98 concerts, the performances took place weekly from Thursday to Sunday with a double evening show at the Real Teatro Santa Cecilia in Palermo.
The guests
Alongside the Orchestra Jazz Siciliana, international names took the stage: the Darius Brubeck Quartet in tribute to Dave Brubeck, Roy Paci in a world premiere, Jeremy Pelt, Peter Cincotti, Simona Molinari, Mario Venuti with his "Caduto dalle Stelle" project, the Funky Knuckles, as well as Kemuel Roig, Gunhild Carling, Myriam Phiro, LucÃa Gutiérrez, Lauren Henderson, and Angelo Debarre.
Tickets
Individual tickets went on sale starting November 3, 2025, while season passes—which sold out quickly—were available from the autumn. Online sales via www.bluetickets.it and www.brassgroup.it, and at the theater and Spasimo box offices.
Programme Brass in Jazz 2026
52nd "Brass in Jazz" season — 14 titles, 98 concerts (November 6, 2025 – April 12, 2026)
- Inauguration (November 6-9, 2025): Nicole Zuraitis, 2024 Grammy Award winner
- Darius Brubeck Quartet (November 26-29): tribute to Dave Brubeck
- Mario Venuti — "Caduto dalle Stelle", world premiere with the Orchestra Jazz Siciliana (December 4-7)
- Roy Paci (February 19-22, 2026): world premiere
- Concerts with Jeremy Pelt, Peter Cincotti, Simona Molinari, Funky Knuckles, Kemuel Roig, Gunhild Carling, Myriam Phiro, LucÃa Gutiérrez, Lauren Henderson, Angelo Debarre
Performances from Thursday to Sunday, with double evening shows. Full program at www.brassgroup.it.
Highlights Brass in Jazz 2026
- Nicole Zuraitis, 2024 Grammy winner, for the opening concert
- Darius Brubeck Quartet in tribute to Dave Brubeck
- Roy Paci and Mario Venuti in world premieres with the Orchestra Jazz Siciliana
- 98 concerts across 14 titles, a record-breaking edition
Prices Brass in Jazz 2026
Practical information — Brass in Jazz
Location
Real Teatro Santa Cecilia, Via dello Spasimo 15, Kalsa district, Palermo (PA). The venue is located in the historic center, a short distance from the Botanical Garden and the Spasimo complex.
Getting there
By train: Palermo Centrale station, then a short walk or bus ride toward the Kalsa district. By plane: Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport (Punta Raisi), connected to the city center by shuttle and train. By car: parking is available near the historic center, which is a restricted traffic zone.
Tickets
Individual tickets and season passes are available online at www.bluetickets.it and www.brassgroup.it, as well as at the Real Teatro Santa Cecilia box office (Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM) and at the Spasimo (Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM). Info: +39 091 7782860 – [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Brass in Jazz
Real Teatro Santa Cecilia
Via dello Spasimo 15, 90133 Palermo