Manfredonia Jazz Festival

The first edition in 2025

The Manfredonia Jazz Festival 2025, the inaugural edition of the festival, was held from July 24 to 27, 2025, as part of the Manfredonia Festival. Four days with thirteen events, spread across the Infopoint Terrace in Piazzetta del Mercato, Largo Diomede, and the Santa Maria Regina Square in Siponto.

The opening night, Thursday, July 24, at Largo Diomede, featured the Daniele Sepe Ensemble with bassist Davide Costagliola in the show Jazz per Totò, dedicated to the soundtracks of the great Neapolitan actor's films. In the following days, the program included the national premiere of Antonio Cicoria's Unisonus project, the lounge jazz of the Nando Luceri Quintet in Siponto, the New Generation Wind Orchestra, and, closing on Sunday, July 27, the Sound Center Big Band with internationally renowned saxophonist Gaetano Partipilo. Accompanying the concerts were the afternoon talk series Oltre il Palco and late-night jam sessions. All events took place in Manfredonia (FG), Apulia, with free admission.