Otranto Jazz Festival

The 12th edition of the Otranto Jazz Festival was held from July 10 to 31, 2025, inaugurated on Thursday, July 10, at the former Convento dei Cappuccini with two photography exhibitions: «Otranto Jazz Portraits», featuring unpublished images from past editions, and «Salento, storia, cultura e tradizione» by photographer and director Roberto Leone. Among the most evocative events was the July 13 session, with «Jazz on the boat» aboard the Hydra motor vessel, the Stella Band Show parade, and the Gigi Cifarelli Blue Organ Trio; during the same evening, the OJF Prize 2025 was awarded to maestro Salvatore Accardo. On July 14, it was the turn of the Highway 61 Quartet with Mario Schiavoni and Nicola Ricciardi, while the program continued with Jazz & Wine tastings, screenings, and a pizzica evening on July 27. The artistic direction was entrusted to Eddy Canonico, with organization by Produzioni Oriente and the Municipality of Otranto.

July 10 — Inauguration

• 7:00 PM — Opening at the former Convento dei Cappuccini with the exhibitions «Otranto Jazz Portraits» and «Salento, storia, cultura e tradizione» (curated by Roberto Leone)

July 13

• 7:00 PM — «Jazz on the boat», tour aboard the Hydra motor vessel
• 7:30 PM — Stella Band Show, musical parade
• 9:30 PM — Gigi Cifarelli Blue Organ Trio
• OJF Prize 2025 awarded to maestro Salvatore Accardo

July 14

• Highway 61 Quartet with Mario Schiavoni and Nicola Ricciardi — from the origins of blues to rock

July 27

• Pizzica evening

Throughout the month: cultural events at the former Convento dei Cappuccini, Jazz & Wine tastings, and film screenings.

• OJF Prize 2025 awarded to maestro Salvatore Accardo
• «Jazz on the boat» aboard the Hydra motor vessel
• Gigi Cifarelli Blue Organ Trio
• Salento pizzica evening