Paradiso Jazz Festival
The major international jazz review at Sala Paradiso in San Lazzaro di Savena
About Paradiso Jazz
International Jazz Just a Stone's Throw from Bologna
The Paradiso Jazz Festival is one of the most beloved jazz events in the Bologna area. It takes place in San Lazzaro di Savena, in the province of Bologna, at the historic Sala Paradiso of Circolo Arci San Lazzaro, on Via Bellaria 7. For eighteen editions, the review has brought world-famous artists to Emilia-Romagna, transforming a neighborhood venue into a reference stage for jazz and fusion.
Quality Artistic Direction
The festival is organized by Circolo Arci San Lazzaro, in collaboration with Arci Bologna, under the artistic direction of flutist Marco Coppi. The editorial choice is clear: few concerts, but of the highest caliber, capable of creating a dialogue between the great icons of the international scene and the most attentive audience. Despite the presence of world-class musicians, ticket prices remain intentionally low to keep jazz accessible to everyone.
The Atmosphere of Sala Paradiso
What makes this review special is its intimate scale: Sala Paradiso is a cozy space with assigned seating, where the audience can experience the concert just a few meters from the artists. Before the show, starting at 7:30 PM, you can book dinner in the adjacent Sala 77, turning the evening into a complete experience that combines good food and great music.
Among the Great Figures of World Fusion
Over the years, the review has hosted some of the most renowned guitarists, saxophonists, drummers, and double bassists in the jazz-fusion scene, alongside international stars and emerging young Italian talents. It is an event that every spring attracts enthusiasts from Bologna and all over Emilia-Romagna, consolidating itself as one of the cornerstones of the region's musical calendar.
The Paradiso Jazz Festival today represents a virtuous example of how an Arci club can become a valuable cultural hub, capable of combining local community engagement with international-level programming.
Paradiso Jazz — edition 2026
The eighteenth edition of the Paradiso Jazz Festival animated the spring of 2026 in San Lazzaro di Savena, in the province of Bologna, with a top-tier lineup under the artistic direction of Marco Coppi. All concerts were held at Sala Paradiso of Circolo Arci San Lazzaro, starting at 9:30 PM, with the usual option for dinner at 7:30 PM in Sala 77.
The festival opened with the young pianist Francesco Cavestri and closed with a tribute to world fusion, confirming its commitment to uniting great international masters and new generations of Italian jazz.
Programme Paradiso Jazz 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026 - 9:30 PM
Francesco Cavestri Trio
- Francesco Cavestri - piano, keyboards, synth
- Moreno di Matteo - electric bass, double bass
- Mattia Bassetti - drums
Monday, April 20, 2026 - 9:30 PM
Mike Stern Band
- Mike Stern - electric guitar
- Leni Stern - electric guitar, n'goni, vocals
- Bob Franceschini - sax
- Gary Grainger - electric bass
- Dennis Chambers - drums
Monday, May 4, 2026 - 9:30 PM
Bill Evans VansBand
- Bill Evans - sax
- George Whitty - keyboards
- Pablo Contreras - electric bass
- Keith Carlock - drums
Monday, May 16, 2026 - 9:30 PM
John Patitucci & Joey Calderazzo
Monday, May 18, 2026 - 9:30 PM
Dave Weckl / Tom Kennedy (grand fusion finale)
- Dave Weckl - drums
- Tom Kennedy - electric bass
- Ryan Devlin - sax
- Stu Mindeman - keyboards
All concerts at Sala Paradiso, Via Bellaria 7, San Lazzaro di Savena (BO).
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Getting Here
Sala Paradiso is located at Via Bellaria 7 in San Lazzaro di Savena (BO), at Circolo Arci San Lazzaro. It is easily reachable by car from the Via Emilia or from the San Lazzaro exit of the Bologna ring road. By bus, San Lazzaro is connected to the center of Bologna by TPER public transport lines.
Tickets
Single ticket: €25 + booking fee (reduced €15 + booking fee for students under 26 and people with disabilities). Season ticket for the entire review: €90 + booking fee. Numbered and assigned seats. Tickets available through the online box office of Circolo Arci San Lazzaro.
Dinner
Dinner available starting at 7:30 PM in Sala 77, by reservation ([email protected], tel. +39 051 6279931, Monday to Friday).
Contacts
Circolo Arci San Lazzaro - tel. +39 051 451200 - [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Paradiso Jazz
Sala Paradiso - Circolo Arci San Lazzaro
Via Bellaria 7, 40068 San Lazzaro di Savena