Jazz on the Road – Gussago Stop

The jazz that walks through Franciacorta

Born in 2004, Jazz on the Road is the touring festival that every July crosses the Brescia territory, moving between Lake Garda, Franciacorta, and the historic center of Brescia. The philosophy is simple and fascinating: to bring jazz out of theaters and into spaces that tell the identity of the places. In the Municipality of Gussago, in the province of Brescia, the festival finds some of its most beloved settings, with concerts held in locations of great historical and scenic value.

Gussago, two days of scattered music

The Gussago stop traditionally spans two days. The first day opens with a dawn concert in front of the monumental complex of the Santissima, the former Dominican convent that dominates the hill: listening to jazz as the sun rises, among the vineyards of Franciacorta, is one of the most evocative experiences of the entire festival. In the evening, the music moves to the steps of the church of Santa Maria Assunta, in the heart of the town, while on the second day the stage moves to the park of Villa Pace.

International music and free admission

The program alternates names from the Italian and international jazz scene with original projects and premieres. Most of the events are free admission, a choice that makes Jazz on the Road a popular festival in the noblest sense of the term, capable of introducing jazz to those who don't usually attend it. The artistic direction carefully curates the balance between research and listenability, valuing young talents alongside established musicians.

A festival that enhances the territory

For Gussago and for the entire Franciacorta region, the festival represents an opportunity for cultural and tourist promotion. The concerts become a pretext to discover often little-known places in the Municipality, from the steps of the historic center to stately villas, in a constant dialogue between music and heritage. The festival also involves Padenghe sul Garda, Desenzano, and Brescia, creating an itinerary that unites the territories of the Brescia province.