Olimpico Jazz Contest
The international competition for young jazz musicians in Vicenza
About Olimpico Jazz Contest
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 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
Prices Olimpico Jazz Contest 2026
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