Jazz & Wine in Montalcino

A festival born from the encounter between jazz and Brunello

Jazz & Wine in Montalcino is one of the longest-running and most prestigious jazz festivals in Tuscany. Born in the late nineties from a collaboration between the Banfi estate, the historic Alexanderplatz Jazz Club in Rome, and the Municipality of Montalcino, the festival has built an unmistakable formula over the years: bringing the biggest names in world jazz to the most beautiful spots in the home of Brunello, in the province of Siena.

The original concept was to unite two Italian excellences—quality music and wine—within one of the most celebrated landscapes in Tuscany. The artistic direction, curated by the Rubei family of Alexanderplatz, ensures a top-tier lineup every year.

The venues: Castello Banfi and the Montalcino Fortress

Concerts take place in two exceptional locations. The opening evenings are held at Castello Banfi, in Poggio alle Mura in the Sant'Angelo Scalo area, a stunning medieval fortress surrounded by vineyards. The second part of the festival moves within the walls of the Montalcino Fortress, a 14th-century stronghold that overlooks the village and the hills of the Val d'Orcia.

2026 Edition: The 29th Annual Festival

The 29th edition runs from July 20 to 26, 2026, featuring seven evenings dedicated to the best of contemporary jazz. Announced headliners include the Kenny Garrett Electric Band with their tribute to Miles Davis, Danilo Rea with Doctor 3, a collaboration between Hamid Drake and Antonello Salis, the Stefano Di Battista Quintet featuring Paco Sery, the Rosalia de Souza Bossa Band, the Rita Marcotulli Quartet with special guest Andy Sheppard, and closing with the Enrico Rava Quintet. All concerts start at 9:45 PM.

Music, wine, and territory

What makes Jazz & Wine in Montalcino a unique event is the complete experience it offers: concerts are always paired with tastings of local wines and the opportunity to discover one of the most fascinating villages in Tuscany. Montalcino, world-renowned for its Brunello, welcomes jazz and food-and-wine enthusiasts every summer in a pairing that has become the festival's trademark.

• Seven evenings of live concerts
• Top-tier Italian and international artists
• Two historic venues: Castello Banfi and the Montalcino Fortress
• Tastings of Brunello and Tuscan wines

For those visiting the Val d'Orcia in summer, the festival is the ideal opportunity to combine great music, UNESCO World Heritage landscapes, and the oenological excellence that has made Montalcino famous worldwide.