Trieste Loves Jazz

When Trieste falls in love with jazz

For almost twenty years, in the heart of the Julian summer, Trieste Loves Jazz has transformed the city's squares and gardens into stages for the great voices and instrumentalists of the international scene. Promoted by the Municipality of Trieste as part of the Trieste Estate programme and organized by the Casa della Musica – Scuola di Musica 55 under the artistic direction of Gabriele Centis, the festival is one of the most beloved and anticipated events of the Trieste summer.

Stages between history and the sea

The charm of Trieste Loves Jazz also lies in its locations. The main stage is the scenic Piazza Verdi, next to the Giuseppe Verdi Theatre; more intimate concerts are held in the gardens of the Sartorio and Winckelmann Museums, while the famous dawn concerts on the Molo Audace, with the audience overlooking the gulf, offer a unique experience: music accompanying the sunrise over the Adriatic Sea.

Stars from overseas and Italian talents

Over the years, the festival has hosted absolute protagonists of world jazz alongside Italian and European artists and local talents. Soul and gospel voices, internationally renowned saxophonists, big bands, and auteur projects make up a programme that blends tradition and research, mainstream and experimentation.

A free festival for everyone

A strong point of the event is its free admission: all concerts are free, in full coherence with the spirit of Trieste Estate, to bring jazz to a wide and diverse audience. This choice makes Trieste Loves Jazz not only a high-profile musical review but also an occasion for collective celebration during the city's warmest and brightest months.