The Garda Jazz Festival 2026 will run from **July 27 to August 9**, with the theme **“De Rerum Natura”** and a mix of **free and ticketed concerts**. Ticketed shows will be **free for under-18s** and include **discounts for under-27s**, alongside events in local venues, educational activities, and programming for children.
The festival is organized by **SMAG – Scuola Musicale Alto Garda**, with support from the **Autonomous Region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol**, participating municipalities (**Arco, Riva del Garda, Torbole, Nago, Dro, Drena and Tenno**), and the **Culture Department of the Autonomous Province of Trento**. The coordinated artwork was created with the **“F. Depero” Arts High School** and student **Rong Rong Jiang**. The opening concert is on **July 27 at 9:00 pm** at the **Parco della Colonia Pavese in Torbole** (weather backup: **Casa della Comunità in Nago** at 9:30 pm), followed by dates across **Arco, Riva del Garda, Tenno, Dro and Nago**, including **Vincen García** (Aug 1, **Castello di Arco**; backup **Casinò Municipale**), **Joey Calderazzo Trio** (Aug 2, **Palacongressi di Riva del Garda**), a **Pino Daniele tribute** by **Fabrizio Bosso & Julian Oliver Mazzariello** (Aug 8, **Palacongressi**), and the closing performance by **Emma Smith** (Aug 9, **Palacongressi**). Workshops include a **Jazz Workshop with Luca Zennaro** on **July 30** at the **SMAG Auditorium**, plus **“La Scuola nel Bosco”** for children on **August 6** in **Canale di Tenno**, and multiple **Jazz Cafè** events around the area.
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