Pisa Jazz Rebirth at Palazzo Blu
Four evenings of signature jazz in the cloister of Palazzo Blu, along the Lungarno
About Pisa Jazz at Palazzo Blu
Jazz in the heart of Pisa
The Pisa Jazz Rebirth at Palazzo Blu series is one of the most anticipated events of the Pisan musical summer. Every June, the refined cloister of Palazzo Blu—a historic building overlooking the Lungarno Gambacorti in the center of Pisa—transforms into an intimate stage to host the finest Italian and international jazz. The series is organized by the Pisa Jazz Association, a key institution for the promotion of jazz culture in the Municipality of Pisa and throughout Tuscany.
A program spanning the geography of jazz
The concerts at Palazzo Blu serve as a prelude to the larger Pisa Jazz Rebirth festival, which brings an international lineup to the Giardino Scotto every July. The cloister series focuses on a more intimate dimension: four evenings ranging from the great American jazz tradition to explorations of Latin American and Brazilian sounds, as well as gypsy jazz and the voices of the new generation of instrumentalists.
A special venue
Performing in the cloister of Palazzo Blu means blending music with art and history: the building houses one of the city's most important art collections and is located within Pisa's monumental fabric, just a short walk from the Arno and the city center streets. The evening atmosphere, with concerts starting after sunset, makes every event an evocative and close-knit experience between the audience and the musicians.
A growing tradition
In recent years, the Palazzo Blu series has established itself as an integral part of the Pisa Jazz offering, doubling its side events and complementing the main festival with a series of high-quality concerts in the historic center. For jazz enthusiasts and those visiting Pisa in the summer, it is the ideal opportunity to discover a city that, beyond its famous Leaning Tower, offers a vibrant cultural and musical scene.
- Four evening concerts in the cloister of Palazzo Blu
- Programming featuring American, Latin, and gypsy jazz
- Preview of the Pisa Jazz Rebirth festival at Giardino Scotto
- Affordable tickets and subscription options
Pisa Jazz at Palazzo Blu — edition 2026
The Pisa Jazz at Palazzo Blu 2026 series takes place from June 18 to 28 with four concerts in the cloister of Palazzo Blu, in Pisa. The lineup alternates between the great American jazz tradition, Latin American and Brazilian influences, and new generations of instrumentalists, ahead of the main festival at Giardino Scotto scheduled for July. All concerts begin at 9:30 PM.
Programme Pisa Jazz at Palazzo Blu 2026
Thursday, June 18 — Nico Gori Young Lions
- 9:30 PM — Nico Gori (saxophone and clarinet) with the Young Lions project, accompanied by Sergio Rizzo, Stefano Zambon, and Simone Brilli. The great American jazz tradition meets original compositions and incursions into the South American world and Brazilian tradition.
Sunday, June 21 — Magalì Sare & Manel Fortià
- 9:30 PM — Magalì Sare (vocals and multi-instrumentalist) and Manel Fortià (double bass) with the reTORNAR project, a reinterpretation of Latin American and Catalan songs.
Thursday, June 25 — Flavio Boltro Nextgen
- 9:30 PM — Flavio Boltro (trumpet) with Emanuele Filippi (piano), Michelangelo Scandroglio (double bass), and Mattia Galeotti (drums).
Sunday, June 28 — Antoine Boyer & Yeore Kim
- 9:30 PM — Antoine Boyer (guitar) and Yeore Kim (harmonica): gypsy jazz with classical and jazz influences.
Venue: Cloister of Palazzo Blu, Lungarno Gambacorti 9, Pisa.
Highlights Pisa Jazz at Palazzo Blu 2026
- Nico Gori Young Lions blending American jazz and Brazilian tradition
- Refined gypsy jazz by the duo Antoine Boyer and Yeore Kim
- The trumpet of Flavio Boltro, one of the greats of Italian jazz
- Concerts in the evocative cloister of Palazzo Blu, in the city center
Prices Pisa Jazz at Palazzo Blu 2026
Practical information — Pisa Jazz at Palazzo Blu
How to get there
Palazzo Blu is located at Lungarno Gambacorti 9, in the historic center of Pisa. It is easily accessible on foot from the Pisa Centrale train station (about 15 minutes) or by city bus. If arriving by car, it is recommended to use the paid parking lots in the city center or the park-and-ride lots served by the shuttle.
Tickets
Single ticket: 8 euros; subscription for all four concerts: 20 euros (plus booking fees). Advance tickets available on TicketOne.
Schedule
Concerts begin at 9:30 PM. We recommend arriving early, given the limited capacity of the cloister.
Contacts
Information: [email protected], tel. +39 050 28370.
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Where does it take place — Pisa Jazz at Palazzo Blu
Palazzo Blu
Lungarno Gambacorti 9, 56126 Pisa