Giotto Jazz Festival
Great jazz music in the heart of Mugello, between Vicchio and Borgo San Lorenzo
About Giotto Jazz Festival
The Giotto Jazz Festival, a musical excellence of Mugello
The Giotto Jazz Festival is one of the most appreciated jazz events in Tuscany and a highly anticipated date on the Mugello cultural calendar. Organized by the Jazz Club of Vicchio in collaboration with Music Pool, and supported by the municipalities of Vicchio and Borgo San Lorenzo, the festival enlivens the two historic Teatri Giotto in these towns near Florence every spring, set in the green heart of Tuscany.
A curated international program
For nearly thirty years, the festival has stood out for its high-level artistic offerings, alternating the great jazz tradition with more contemporary sounds: electronic, funk, world music, and exclusive productions that make the festival a vibrant musical laboratory. Over the years, audiences have enjoyed world-renowned performers, welcomed in the intimate and cozy atmosphere that is one of the event's hallmarks.
Vicchio, land of Giotto and Beato Angelico
The festival is deeply rooted in its territory: Vicchio is the birthplace of Giotto and Beato Angelico, two of the greatest figures in Italian art. This cultural heritage is reflected in the spirit of the festival, which bears the name of the great 14th-century master. Attending a concert at the Teatro Giotto means immersing oneself in a setting where music, art, and landscape merge.
More than just concerts
- Evenings at the two Teatri Giotto in Vicchio and Borgo San Lorenzo;
- Concerts featuring fusions of jazz, funk, and electronic music;
- After-shows with DJ sets and festive moments for younger audiences;
- Widespread initiatives animating the squares of Mugello with music and conviviality.
A festival to experience in Mugello
The Giotto Jazz Festival is also a perfect opportunity to discover Mugello, a hilly area north of Florence famous for its villages, nature, food and wine, and traditions. A spring season dedicated to jazz, authentic Tuscany, and great music shared together.
Giotto Jazz Festival — edition 2026
Giotto Jazz Festival 2026 — 27th edition
The twenty-seventh edition of the Giotto Jazz Festival brought the Mugello to life from March 18 to 22, 2026, between the Teatro Giotto in Borgo San Lorenzo and the one in Vicchio, with a program that intertwined tradition and experimentation.
The opening, on Wednesday, March 18 at the Teatro Giotto in Borgo San Lorenzo, featured Danilo Rea with the show "Sakamoto & Me", a tribute to RyÅ«ichi Sakamoto with electronics and visuals by Martux_m. Following this, in Vicchio, the funk of Spanish bassist Vincen GarcÃa (March 19) and the Neapolitan sounds of producer Bassolino (March 20) took the stage, both evenings followed by after-shows with DJ sets, the Giotto Funky Night, and the Theatre Club.
On Saturday, March 21, great jazz took center stage with the duo formed by double bassist Dave Holland and guitarist Lionel Loueke, while the closing on Sunday, March 22, was dedicated to the theatrical performance "Intorno a Mezzanotte", centered on the figure of Pannonica Rothschild.
Programme Giotto Jazz Festival 2026
- Wed 18/03 — Teatro Giotto, Borgo San Lorenzo (21:30): Danilo Rea "Sakamoto & Me" feat. Martux_m
- Thu 19/03 — Teatro Giotto, Vicchio (21:15): Vincen GarcÃa + Giotto Funky Night (after show, 23:30)
- Fri 20/03 — Teatro Giotto, Vicchio (21:15): Bassolino + Theatre Club (after show, 23:30)
- Sat 21/03 — Teatro Giotto, Vicchio (21:15): Dave Holland & Lionel Loueke
- Sun 22/03 — Teatro Giotto, Vicchio (17:00): "Intorno a Mezzanotte" (theatrical show)
Highlights Giotto Jazz Festival 2026
- The international duo Dave Holland and Lionel Loueke
- Danilo Rea's tribute to Ryūichi Sakamoto with Martux_m
- The funk evenings of Vincen GarcÃa and Bassolino with after-shows and DJ sets
Prices Giotto Jazz Festival 2026
Practical information — Giotto Jazz Festival
How to get there
Vicchio and Borgo San Lorenzo can be reached by car via the SS 551 and SR 302 roads from Florence (approx. 35 km). By train, the Faentina line connects Florence to Mugello with stops in Borgo San Lorenzo and Vicchio.
Tickets
Tickets have varying prices per evening (roughly 15 to 30 euros), and a season pass for the entire festival is available. Reservations and information at the Teatro Giotto in Vicchio.
Tips
We recommend booking in advance for the most popular evenings. Mugello offers numerous accommodations, farmhouses, and restaurants where you can taste local products.
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Where does it take place — Giotto Jazz Festival
Teatro Giotto di Vicchio
Piazza Giotto, 50039 Vicchio