Teggiano Jazz

Jazz in the medieval village of Teggiano

Teggiano Jazz is the historic music festival of the Municipality of Teggiano, a medieval village in the Vallo di Diano, in the province of Salerno, Campania. Known as the "town of thirteen churches," Teggiano provides the festival with a natural backdrop of stone alleys, ancient portals, and intimate squares, all dominated by the massive Castello Macchiaroli. The event traditionally takes place during the first week of August, when the historic center comes alive with residents and visitors.

A history spanning over thirty years

The festival was founded in 1992 and is now considered one of the longest-running and most solid jazz events in Campania. It is organized by the Teggiano Jazz "Peppino Ruocco" Association, which has contributed to the region's cultural growth since its inception by hosting internationally renowned musicians alongside young talents. The festival is held under the patronage of the Municipality of Teggiano and the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park. Over the years, it has benefited from the support of local entities such as Banca Monte Pruno, which signed a protocol with the association, chaired by Giuseppe Di Manna, in 2014.

Castello Macchiaroli, an exceptional stage

The heart of the festival is the courtyard of Castello Macchiaroli, the fortress overlooking Piazza Portello and the symbol of Teggiano. The ancient walls and the enclosed space create an intimate listening experience, quite different from large summer stages: the audience sits just a few meters from the musicians, and the music blends with the village's stone architecture. In some editions, concerts have also moved to Piazza San Cono, in the heart of the historic center, to accommodate larger crowds.

Artists who have defined the festival

Throughout its editions, Teggiano Jazz has hosted leading names from the Italian and international scenes:

• 2011 — 19th edition of the festival, already supported by Banca Monte Pruno;
• 2014 — 21st edition, from August 6th to 8th, featuring Gino Paoli and Danilo Rea, Avion Travel, and the Radiotrio;
• 2015 — August 3rd and 4th at Castello Macchiaroli, featuring Javier Girotto and Aires Tango, and Gegè Telesforo and SoundZero;
• 2016 — 23rd edition, August 6th and 7th: Californian vocalist Sherrita Duran with "The Look of Love" and Simona Bencini, the historic voice of Dirotta su Cuba, with "Spreading Love";
• 2022 — 25th edition, June 4th and 5th in Piazza San Cono, featuring a concert by Le Vibrazioni and the Settembre duo;
• 2024 — Karima at Castello Macchiaroli with "Bacharach Forever," a tribute to Burt Bacharach.

A festival rooted in the territory

Teggiano Jazz is more than just a concert series: for over thirty years, the association has worked to create a stable cultural hub in the Vallo di Diano, fostering the intersection of art and tourism. The festival attracts audiences from across the province of Salerno and nearby Basilicata, and is part of a rich Teggiano summer calendar, which includes the famous medieval re-enactment "Alla Tavola della Principessa Costanza," which transports the village back to the 15th century every August.

What to see in Teggiano beyond the concerts

Visitors arriving for the music will find much more. The village preserves an intact medieval urban layout, with the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, the San Francesco complex, the Diocesan Museum, and, of course, Castello Macchiaroli. From the walls, the view encompasses the entire Vallo di Diano, with the Maddalena mountains on one side and the Alburni on the other. The Certosa di San Lorenzo in Padula, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is just a few kilometers away: another reason to combine an evening concert with a day of sightseeing.

The 2026 edition

As of the update of this page, neither the dates nor the program for the 2026 edition of Teggiano Jazz have been announced. The historical reference remains the first week of August, but the summer calendar for the Municipality of Teggiano presented for 2026 does not currently mention it. We recommend checking for updates on the official festival website and the Teggiano Jazz "Peppino Ruocco" Association channels before planning your trip.