The 30th edition of Dolomiti Ski Jazz is coming to the the snow-capped peaks of northern Italy.
Jazz artists from all over the world
Ten days of music from 6 to 15 March in the most evocative locations in the Fassa, Fiemme and Cembra valleys, at the end of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and during the Paralympics. The final Olympic events with cross-country skiing and biathlon challenges at the Stadio del Fondo in Tesero, mountain huts, pubs and theatres in the UNESCO Dolomites will provide a breathtaking backdrop for performances by jazz artists from all over the world.
“Concerts of the highest calibre”
“The challenge is to offer concerts that satisfy connoisseurs while also appealing to the less experienced. The concerts in the mountain huts can engage and fascinate a wide audience, while the evening events in the theatres offer the chance to enjoy concerts of the highest calibre thanks to the big names on the bill,” says Enrico Tommasini, artistic director of the festival. The festival begins with two events: on Friday 6 March, Evi Mair Olympus Band will perform at midday on the slopes of Ciampedie di Vigo, while in the evening, the Nuovo Teatro di Cembra will host Simone Alessandrini with his group Storytellers, one of the most influential bands on the Italian jazz scene.
Soloists and jazz groups
Among the many events on the calendar the quartet led by saxophonist Pietro Tonolo and drummer Giovanni Giorgi will be at the Palafiemme in Cavalese, followed by the New York trio that brings together three of the most acclaimed names of the moment, Logan Richardson, Harish Raghavan and Jeff Thain Watts. Also on the programme is singer-songwriter Patrizia Laquidara at the Teatro Marmolada in Canazei on 8 March, while Castello di Fiemme will host Hard Bop, a genre typical of the 1950s and 1960s, with the international quintet led by Joe Magnarelli & Kirk MacDonald.
Italian and international artists
For thirty years, Dolomiti Ski Jazz has been the most important jazz music event in the region. What makes it unique is the exceptional Italian and international music on offer in pubs, theatres, squares and on the ski slopes: open-air stages set against the backdrop of the Dolomite landscape. Most of the events are free to attend, while the evening shows, hosted by local theatres and auditoriums, are subject to a charge. For tickets and information: https://www.vivaticket.com/it/tour/dolomiti-ski-jazz-2026/4117
