Vittadini Jazz Festival
Pavia Conservatory's jazz between concerts and the city
About Vittadini Jazz
The Conservatory brings jazz to the city
The Vittadini Jazz Festival is the annual review that the Franco Vittadini Conservatory of Music dedicates to jazz, transforming Pavia into a widespread stage. Born in 2017 with the launch of new jazz courses, the festival reaches its ninth edition in 2026, confirming the Conservatory's commitment to bringing music out of the classrooms and into the city's venues and community.
Concerts, masterclasses, and widespread jazz
The program alternates major evening concerts, high-level masterclasses, and Jazz@school musical aperitifs, which liven up cafes and clubs along the Ticino River. The main concerts take place in the Broletto Courtyard (in case of rain, in the Great Hall of Collegio Ghislieri), the monumental heart of Pavia, in the province of Pavia.
Italian and international guests
The 2026 edition features the Big Band of Milan's Civica School of Music directed by Luca Missiti, the Royal Welsh College of Music from Cardiff led by Andrew Bain, and two evenings presented by the Vittadini Conservatory, including a tribute to Kenny Wheeler and the student ensemble. The masterclasses delve into the languages of big band and improvisation.
Training and public engagement
Also part of Erasmus projects with European institutions, the Vittadini Jazz Festival combines educational and outreach dimensions, introducing jazz to non-specialist audiences. All concerts are free admission, with booking recommended: a festival model that makes music a shared heritage of the city.
Vittadini Jazz — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Vittadini Jazz Festival takes place from June 13 to 22 in Pavia, organized by the Franco Vittadini Conservatory. The program includes concerts, masterclasses, and Jazz@school musical aperitifs in various city locations. The main concerts are held at the Broletto Courtyard from June 19 to 22 at 9:00 PM (in case of rain, at the Great Hall of Collegio Ghislieri). Free admission.
Programme Vittadini Jazz 2026
Pre-festival Jazz@school
- June 17 — Circolo Vogatori
- June 18 — Caffè Teatro, with final jam session
Main Concerts at the Broletto (9:00 PM)
- June 19 — Big Band of Milan's Civica School of Music, directed by Luca Missiti
- June 20 — Royal Welsh College of Music of Cardiff, led by Andrew Bain
- June 21 — Vittadini Conservatory: tribute to Kenny Wheeler
- June 22 — Vittadini student ensemble, preceded by the project "Nica's Dream" curated by Maria Trisolino
Masterclasses
- June 19 — Luca Missiti on big band languages
- June 20 — Cardiff team on improvisation and instrumental deepening
Highlights Vittadini Jazz 2026
Prices Vittadini Jazz 2026
Practical information — Vittadini Jazz
When
From June 13 to 22, 2026, with main concerts at the Broletto from June 19 to 22 at 9:00 PM.
Where
Broletto Courtyard (in case of rain, Great Hall of Collegio Ghislieri) and various locations in the city, Pavia.
Admission
Free, with booking recommended at [email protected].
How to get there
Pavia is about a 30-minute train ride from Milan; the Broletto is located in Piazza della Vittoria, in the historic center.
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Where does it take place — Vittadini Jazz
Cortile del Broletto, Aula Magna Collegio Ghislieri
Cortile del Broletto, Piazza della Vittoria, 27100 Pavia