Urbino Plays Jazz
International jazz among the squares and alleys of the ducal city
About Urbino Plays Jazz
Urbino Plays Jazz, the festival of the ducal city
Urbino Plays Jazz is the jazz festival that enlivens the historic center of Urbino, in the Marche region, in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino, every summer. Organized by the Associazione Urbino Jazz Club, active since 2014 in promoting the musical culture of the area, the festival has earned a prominent place in the Marche and national jazz scene, bringing major international artists to the city alongside the best Italian talents.
A Renaissance city that becomes a stage
The heart of the event is Piazza Rinascimento, at the foot of the Ducal Palace, but the music spreads through the alleys and small squares of the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walking through Urbino during the festival means stumbling upon concerts, street music, and improvisations in every corner: jazz leaves conventional venues and blends with the architecture and atmosphere of Raphael's city.
What to expect
- Free concerts with Italian and international artists in the main square
- Street music and itinerant performances in the alleys of the center
- Late-night jam sessions to close the evenings
- DJ sets and collateral events in the city's venues
- A format that values both established stars and emerging jazz talents
A free admission festival
One of the distinctive features of Urbino Plays Jazz is the free admission to all concerts, a choice that makes great music accessible to everyone and attracts audiences from all over the Marche region and beyond each year. The festival thus confirms itself not only as a quality musical event but also as an opportunity to experience Urbino in one of its most vibrant seasons.
Urbino Plays Jazz — edition 2026
The 11th edition of Urbino Plays Jazz will take place in Urbino from July 31 to August 2, 2026, confirming the free admission formula for all concerts. As tradition dictates, the main stage will be Piazza Rinascimento, with music spreading through the alleys and small squares of the ducal city. The festival will host internationally renowned artists alongside protagonists of the Italian jazz scene.
The detailed program with the complete lineup has not yet been published: it will be announced by the Associazione Urbino Jazz Club on the official website and social media channels in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Urbino Plays Jazz 2026
The complete program for the 2026 edition, including lineup, times, and venues, has not yet been published by the organization. It will be released on the official website of the Associazione Urbino Jazz Club and on social media channels in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Based on previous editions, the usual structure includes evening concerts in Piazza Rinascimento, street music and itinerant performances in the alleys of the historic center during the day, and late-night jam sessions to close the evenings.
Highlights Urbino Plays Jazz 2026
- Eleventh edition of Urbino's jazz festival
- Free admission to all concerts
- Piazza Rinascimento and the historic center's alleys as the stage
- Italian and internationally renowned artists (lineup to be defined)
Prices Urbino Plays Jazz 2026
Practical information — Urbino Plays Jazz
How to get there
Urbino is not directly served by the railway network: the nearest station is Pesaro, connected to Urbino by bus. By car, it can be reached from the Fano-Grosseto highway (SS73bis), Urbino exit. Paid parking is available around the historic center (Borgo Mercatale).
Tickets
All concerts are free admission.
Contacts
Associazione Urbino Jazz Club, piazzetta Palazzo Odasi, 61029 Urbino (PU). Phone +39 348 5361470. Official website: urbinojazzclub.com.
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Where does it take place — Urbino Plays Jazz
Piazza Rinascimento