Praiano Chamber and Jazz Music
The Praiano concert season, featuring chamber music and jazz overlooking the Amalfi Coast
About Chamber and Jazz Music
A festival bringing classical music to the streets of Praiano
Praiano Chamber and Jazz Music is the annual concert season that, from May to October, brings the town of Praiano to life in the province of Salerno, in the heart of the Amalfi Coast in Campania. Founded in 2022 by double bassist Carmine Laino, principal double bass of the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, the festival has grown with every edition to become one of the most anticipated cultural events of the Amalfi summer.
The concept is simple yet radical: to take chamber music and jazz out of traditional concert halls and return them to the everyday settings of a village of just over two thousand inhabitants. Local chapels, noble palaces, churchyards, and squares become collective listening spaces where the audience sits just meters away from the performers.
A repertoire spanning three centuries
The programming defies genre boundaries. The concert schedule brings together classical chamber music—Mozart, Beethoven, Paganini, Rossini, Puccini—with great operatic works, swing, contemporary jazz, Neapolitan song, and Southern Italian folk music. The performers are largely drawn from the Teatro San Carlo orchestra and the Cimarosa Conservatory of Avellino, joined by emerging young local ensembles.
- Chamber music: string and piano trios, violin duos, saxophone quartets, wind quintets
- Jazz: from 1920s and 30s swing to contemporary formations, featuring orchestras and small ensembles
- Opera: opera galas under the stars, with soloists accompanied by piano
- Neapolitan tradition: tributes to classic Neapolitan song, mandolins, and folk repertoire
The venues: landscape as a backdrop
Each concert has its own carefully chosen setting. The Congrega del Rosario, with its intimate acoustics, hosts the most personal chamber music events. Palazzo Zingone and Villa Maria Pia Zingone open their gardens for jazz evenings. Piazza San Luca Evangelista and Piazza San Gennaro, overlooking the gulf, host the most popular concerts, often at sunset, when the light on the sea provides a counterpoint to the music. Several hotels and private homes also open their doors for the occasion, in the true spirit of coastal hospitality.
Free admission, with booking
One of the festival's hallmarks is that all events are free: the association, supported by the patronage of the Municipality of Praiano, has chosen from the start not to charge for tickets. However, several concerts take place in limited-capacity spaces and require advance booking to ensure the best listening experience; therefore, booking via Eventbrite or by contacting the organizers directly is highly recommended.
Praiano, between Positano and Amalfi
Nestled between Positano and Amalfi, on the side facing the Faraglioni of Capri, Praiano has preserved a more authentic and less touristy identity compared to its neighbors. The festival has become one of its most recognizable cultural voices, capable of attracting both local audiences and international visitors without losing its village charm. Those who attend do not just watch a concert: they walk through the alleys, sit in a small square, and listen to Beethoven or a jazz theme while the sun sets behind the coast. It is this combination of musical quality and genius loci that makes the experience difficult to replicate elsewhere.
Chamber and Jazz Music — edition 2026
The 2026 Edition
The fourth season of Praiano Chamber and Jazz Music spans five months, from May 30th to October 11th, 2026, confirming the formula that has made the festival recognizable: short and intense concerts, intimate settings, and free admission. The program alternates between chamber music groups and jazz bands, with forays into opera and the Neapolitan repertoire.
The common thread declared by the organization is the dialogue between eras and languages: moving from great European composers—Beethoven, Mozart, Puccini—to contemporary crossovers between jazz, pop, and singer-songwriter music. A path designed for a broad audience that does not require specialized knowledge to be enjoyed.
The evenings take place at different times depending on the season: starting at 8:30 PM in late May, moving to 9:30 PM in the height of summer to take advantage of the cool evening air, and returning to 7:30 PM in autumn as the sun sets earlier. A schedule that follows the natural rhythm of the Coast.
Programme Chamber and Jazz Music 2026
2026 Program
- Saturday, May 30 — Congrega del Rosario, 8:30 PM — «Dialogues in Time: From Beethoven to Pop Legends», Trio Musikanten
- Saturday, June 27 — Palazzo Zingone, 9:00 PM — «Blue Notes at Palazzo Zingone», Summer Jazz 4et
- Saturday, July 11 — Hotel Smeraldo, 8:30 PM — «Music & Fashion at Dolce Vista», Sonora Sax Quartet
- Thursday, July 16 — Piazza San Gennaro, 9:30 PM — «Swing at Sunset», Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra
- Thursday, August 6 — Casa Milena, 9:00 PM — «Grand Opera Gala under the Stars»
- Wednesday, August 19 — Il Palazzo / Casa degli Angeli, 9:00 PM — «Me voglio fa' 'na casa. Tribute to Naples»
- Sunday, September 13 — Congrega del Rosario, 8:00 PM — «First and Second Half», Duo Stocco / Mancusi
- Saturday, September 26 — Piazza San Luca Evangelista, 8:00 PM — «The Fisherman and the Dancer»
- Saturday, October 3 — Congrega del Rosario, 7:30 PM — «The Sky in a Room», Luis Di Gennaro Trio
- Sunday, October 11 — Congrega del Rosario, 7:30 PM — «Local Excellence», Divina Armonia Quintet
The program is subject to changes in date, time, or location: we recommend checking the official association channels before traveling.
Highlights Chamber and Jazz Music 2026
- Swing at Sunset in Piazza San Gennaro, with the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra and the gulf in the background: the most scenic event of the season
- Grand Opera Gala under the Stars on August 6th, an open-air opera evening at Casa Milena
- «Me voglio fa' 'na casa», a tribute to classic Neapolitan song in the setting of Il Palazzo and Casa degli Angeli
- Inaugural concert by Trio Musikanten, pairing Beethoven with great pop music themes
- «Local Excellence» by the Divina Armonia Quintet, a closing concert dedicated to local talent
Prices Chamber and Jazz Music 2026
Practical information — Chamber and Jazz Music
How to get there
By car: A3 Naples-Salerno motorway, exit at Castellammare di Stabia, then follow the SS163 Amalfitana towards Positano-Amalfi. Parking on the Amalfi Coast is limited: we recommend using the town's paid parking areas.
By bus: SITA Sud lines from Amalfi, Positano, and Sorrento, with a stop in Praiano along the SS163.
By ferry: Seasonal landings in Positano and Amalfi, connected to Praiano by local buses.
By train/plane: Salerno or Naples Centrale station, Naples Capodichino airport, then bus or transfer to the Coast.
Tickets
Admission is free for all concerts. Some events take place in limited-capacity venues with restricted seating: advance booking is recommended via Eventbrite or by contacting the organization directly.
Contacts
Email: [email protected] — Phone: +39 333 9657612 / +39 333 3365366 — Website: www.praianochambreandjazzmusic.com
Tips
Concerts are often held outdoors and in the evening: a light jacket is recommended even in mid-summer. Squares and chapels are reached on foot via stairways and alleys, so comfortable footwear is advised. Book accommodation well in advance for July and August.
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Where does it take place — Chamber and Jazz Music
Congrega del Rosario, Palazzo Zingone, Piazza San Luca Evangelista e Piazza San Gennaro