Umbria Jazz Festival 2025

The Umbria Jazz Festival 2025, one of the most renowned jazz festivals in the world, will take place between July 11 and 20, 2025, in Perugia.

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Founded in 1973, the Umbria Jazz Festival has grown into a cornerstone of Italy’s music scene, combining jazz with the region’s rich cultural heritage.

Over the decades, Umbria Jazz has evolved, growing in both size and scope. What started as a small series of concerts in Umbrian towns, has become a global event.

The music festival now attracts thousands of visitors each year, many of whom travel from other countries to attend.

WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR THE UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025?

For 10 days, in July, Perugia will become the world center of jazz music, with big names of contemporary music and unique events.

Umbria Jazz Festival 2025 will take place from Friday, July 11, to Sunday, July 20, 2025.

WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF THE UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025?

Umbria Jazz Festival 2025

For the Umbria Jazz Festival 2025, jazz enthusiasts from across the globe will converge in the charming city of Perugia to experience a musical journey like no other.

Perugia, a city of about 170,000 inhabitants, is known for its medieval architecture, cobbled streets, and scenic views.

The historical center of Perugia is located on a high hilltop, while the rest of the city is spread in the surrounding valleys.

Perugia is located 65 kilometers northeast of Orvieto, 73 kilometers southeast of Arezzo, 110 kilometers southeast of Siena, 140 kilometers southeast of Florence, and 170 kilometers north of Rome.

SHORT HISTORY OF THE UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL

The festival was founded by Italian music enthusiasts Carlo Pagnotta and Alberto Calderini. They wanted to create an event dedicated to jazz, which was gaining popularity in Italy.

The first edition of the music festival was held in 1973, and featured performances across Umbria, with free concerts in various towns.

In its early years, Umbria Jazz became known for its relaxed atmosphere and outdoor performances. The towns of Umbria provided stunning settings for the concerts, enhancing the overall experience.

By the late 1970s, Perugia became the primary location for the festival, offering more centralized venues for concerts.

Since its inception, Umbria Jazz has earned a reputation for excellence, attracting legendary performers and devoted fans year after year.

Over time, Umbria Jazz hosted some of the biggest names in jazz history, including Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, and Herbie Hancock, among others.

Each performance is a testament to the enduring influence of jazz and its ability to captivate audiences with its improvisational spirit and soulful melodies.

UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL TODAY

While jazz remains the heart of the festival, in recent years Umbria Jazz has expanded to include a variety of genres.

In addition to traditional jazz, the festival features blues, soul, funk, and world music.

This diversity allows the festival to attract a broad range of audiences, ensuring there’s something for every music lover.

Umbria Jazz is also dedicated to promoting Italian jazz musicians. Many Italian artists have performed at the festival, using the platform to reach wider audiences.

Italian musicians like Paolo Fresu, Stefano Bollani, and Enrico Rava have become regular performers at the Umbria Jazz Festival, showcasing their skills alongside international legends.

THE LINEUP OF THE UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025

Umbria Jazz Festival 2025 promises to deliver another stellar lineup, featuring a mix of jazz legends, rising stars, and boundary-pushing innovators.

So far, the following artists have been announced for the Umbria Jazz Festival 2025:

• • Wednesday, July 16, starting with 9.00 pm: SatchVai Band – featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai | Lee Ritenour > Buy Ticket
  • Thursday, July 17, starting with 9.00 pm: Marcus Miller | Jacob Collier > Buy Ticket
  • Saturday, July 19, starting with 9.30 pm: Mika > Buy Ticket
  • Sunday, July 20, starting with 9.00 pm: Lionel Richie > Buy Ticket

THE VENUES OF THE UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025

Piazza IV Novembre – Umbria Jazz Festival 2025

From intimate club performances to open-air concerts in historical piazzas, the festival offers a variety of venues and settings to suit every musical preference.

The wide appeal of the event attracts people in the main squares of the Perugia, especially in Piazza IV Novembre, where Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo act as a backdrop for the musical show.

However, since 2003, the most important concerts of the festival take place on the Arena Santa Giuliana, a stadium in Perugia, used mainly for soccer games.

Arena Santa Giuliana was born in 1937, based on a project by the architect Giuseppe Lilli, to provide the city of Perugia with a real stadium.

The stadium is located in the historical center of the city, about 1.3 kilometers away from the Perugia railway station.

The closest bus stop is located in Via Fratelli Pellas, about 50 meters away, on the bus Lines 102, 103, 104, 105, 112, 114, 115, 117, A, D, E, F022, G, H, I and R.

BEYOND THE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Throughout the festival, Perugia comes alive with a lively atmosphere of street performers, art installations, and culinary delights, creating a vibrant backdrop for the musical festivities.

One of the unique aspects of the Umbria Jazz Festival is the combination of music, culture, and the region’s cuisine.

Visitors can enjoy world-class jazz while sampling local wines and Umbrian cuisine in the city’s many restaurants and cafes.

Street performers and impromptu jam sessions add to the festival’s lively atmosphere, allowing music to spill out into every corner of the city.