Olimpico Jazz Contest
Edition 2026 Music Jazz Contemporary music

Olimpico Jazz Contest

The international competition for young jazz musicians in Vicenza

Vicenza — Vicenza (024) Since 2021
Dates 22 May — 25 May 2026
Location Vicenza (024)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Olimpico Jazz Contest

The Olimpico Jazz Contest is the music competition dedicated to young jazz talents that takes place in Vicenza as part of New Conversations - Vicenza Jazz. Emerging soloists and groups from all over Europe compete at the Teatro Comunale in front of a jury of leading musicians, with cash prizes and engagements for the next edition of the festival up for grabs. A valuable showcase for the new generation of jazz.

The jazz of the future in Vicenza

The Olimpico Jazz Contest is the international competition for young jazz musicians that enlivens Vicenza every May, within the framework of New Conversations - Vicenza Jazz. Founded in 2021, it pits emerging soloists and groups from all over Europe against each other, offering them a prestigious showcase and the chance to break into the professional scene.

Sections and jury

The competition is divided into several sections—soloists, emerging groups, and original composition—and is held at the Teatro Comunale di Vicenza. The jury is composed of leading Italian and international jazz musicians, ensuring the high standard and seriousness of the competition.

Prizes and opportunities

In addition to cash prizes, the winners receive engagements for the following edition of Vicenza Jazz, a concrete springboard towards a professional career. The contest takes place in Vicenza, in the Veneto region, and admission is free for the public.

Olimpico Jazz Contest — edition 2026

The 6th edition (May 22-25, 2026), dedicated to the trumpet in homage to Miles Davis, took place at the Teatro Comunale in Vicenza with three sections—soloists, groups, and composition—and a jury chaired by Riccardo Brazzale with Fabrizio Bosso and Géraldine Laurent.

The 6th edition of the Olimpico Jazz Contest was held from May 22 to 25, 2026 at the Teatro Comunale di Vicenza (Viale Mazzini 39), dedicating the soloists' section to the trumpet in homage to the Miles Davis centenary. The competition was divided into three sections: soloists (trumpeters aged 18-30), emerging groups (3-5 musicians, aged 18-35), and the Marco Birro Prize for the best original composition.

Programme Olimpico Jazz Contest 2026

Saturday, May 23

  • 6:00 PM — Soloists Section Final

Monday, May 25

  • 10:00 AM — Groups Section Final

Jury

Chaired by Riccardo Brazzale (artistic director of Vicenza Jazz), with Gianluca Carollo, Fabrizio Bosso, and Géraldine Laurent.

Prizes

  • Trivellato Prize (Soloists): €1,500 + engagement for Vicenza Jazz 2027
  • Brutal Prize (Groups): €1,800 + engagement for Vicenza Jazz 2027
  • Marco Birro Prize (composition): €500
  • Audience Award

2026 Winners

  • Trivellato: Jean-Baptiste Rousseaux (Clermont-Ferrand)
  • Marco Birro: Pablo Comiskey del Río (Madrid)
  • Brutal: Peace (Meyer, Liu, De Gennaro)

Highlights Olimpico Jazz Contest 2026

Edition dedicated to the trumpet for the Miles Davis centenary, jury including Fabrizio Bosso and Géraldine Laurent. Jean-Baptiste Rousseaux wins among soloists, the trio Peace among groups.

Prices Olimpico Jazz Contest 2026

Free admission to the sessions at the Teatro Comunale di Vicenza.

Practical information — Olimpico Jazz Contest

How to get there

The Teatro Comunale di Vicenza is located at Viale Mazzini, a few minutes from the historic center and the train station. By car, take the A4 motorway exits Vicenza Est/Ovest.

Admission

The competition sessions at the Teatro Comunale are open to the public. Information is available on the official website.

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Where does it take place — Olimpico Jazz Contest

Teatro Comunale di Vicenza

Viale Giuseppe Mazzini 39, 36100 Vicenza

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Olimpico Jazz Contest in brief

Music Jazz Contemporary music Young audience Free Multidisciplinary Emerging International Vicenza

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