Dolomiti Ski Jazz

Dolomiti Ski Jazz in Moena

Dolomiti Ski Jazz is the itinerant festival that, every year in early March, transforms the Fassa, Fiemme, and Cembra valleys into a vast, sprawling stage dedicated to jazz and black music. In the Municipality of Moena, in the Province of Trento, the festival finds two of its most important venues: the Teatro Navalge, which hosts the most prominent evening concerts, and the Music Club La Grenz, the hub for jam sessions and more intimate, informal gatherings.

The festival formula

Dolomiti Ski Jazz follows the rhythm of mountain life. Mornings feature concerts directly on the slopes and sunny mountain hut terraces, accessible even to non-skiers via the ski lifts. In the afternoon, music enlivens local bars and mountain lodges, while in the evening, the valley theaters—such as the Navalge in Moena—host the most anticipated performances. It is a formula that weaves together winter sports, nature, and musical culture in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.

Moena, the Fairy of the Dolomites

Known as the "Fairy of the Dolomites," Moena is one of the most picturesque towns in Val di Fassa, nestled at the foot of the Catinaccio and Latemar groups. Its Teatro Navalge, a modern cultural facility, offers the ideal acoustics and atmosphere for the festival's major evening concerts, while the Music Club La Grenz keeps the most authentic and convivial side of jazz alive, between signature sets and open jam sessions.

An international program

Under the artistic direction of Enrico Tommasini, Dolomiti Ski Jazz attracts nearly a hundred musicians from the Italian and global jazz scenes every year, with over twenty-five concerts spread across numerous locations. Moena has hosted names such as Frank Gambale, Pietro Tonolo, and Emanuele Maniscalco, in a program ranging from swing to blues, funk to soul, and even Latin rhythms.

Music, territory, and gastronomy

The festival is about more than just music: the promotion of local products and food and wine culture accompanies the events, inviting the public to discover the flavors of Trentino between concerts. It is the way the festival celebrates the identity of the Ladin valleys, where culinary and musical traditions meet.

Tickets and access

Most events offer free admission: concerts at high altitude, in mountain huts, and in local venues are open to everyone. The exceptions are the evening theater shows, including those at Teatro Navalge, for which tickets can be purchased online via VivaTicket. The festival takes place in the Trentino-Alto Adige region and is organized by the Val di Fassa and Val di Fiemme Tourist Boards.