Jazz on the Road — Desenzano del Garda Stop

Travelling Jazz on Lake Garda

On July 11, 2026, Jazz on the Road, a historic festival now in its 23rd edition, arrives for the first time in Desenzano del Garda, in the province of Brescia. The event, spread over six days between Lake Garda, Franciacorta, and the city of Brescia, brings a day entirely dedicated to great music to the southern Garda area.

From the Street to the Castle

The Desenzano stop begins in the late afternoon: from 7:30 PM, the Rusty Brass Band will perform a travelling concert starting from the historic centre and concluding at Desenzano Castle. This is the typical format of Jazz on the Road, transforming streets into stages and involving passers-by and the audience in a festive atmosphere.

Sergio Cammariere at the Castle

The highlight is the evening concert: at 9:30 PM, in the evocative setting of the Castle, Sergio Cammariere, one of Italy's most acclaimed singer-songwriters and pianists, will perform. He masterfully blends jazz, singer-songwriter styles, and Mediterranean sounds. This highly anticipated event showcases one of the city's iconic landmarks.

A Festival Across the Territory

Jazz on the Road 2026 runs from July 10 to 15 with twelve events across Lake Garda, Franciacorta, and Brescia, most of which are free to attend. The Desenzano del Garda stop is part of this journey that intertwines music, landscape, and culture, reinforcing the festival's mission to bring jazz beyond traditional venues.