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The Bologna Jazz Festival is a cornerstone of Italy’s jazz scene, founded in 1958 and recognized as the oldest jazz festival in the country. After a pause from 1976–2006, the festival relaunched and has continued to celebrate jazz across Bologna and the surrounding region. We’ve got you covered for tickets, venue info, and everything you need to plan your next jazz adventure in Bologna.

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From intimate club gigs to grand hall showcases at venues like Teatro Manzoni, Auditorium Manzoni, and Unipol Auditorium, Bologna Jazz Festival brings a diverse lineup each year. Follow official channels for the latest updates, including schedule changes and cancellations, and secure your seats early for the best access to headline performances from artists such as Billy Cobham, Mary Halvorson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Monty Alexander. We’ll help you navigate the calendar, ticket options, and travel details so you can focus on the music.

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  • Founded in 1958, Bologna Jazz Festival is widely regarded as the oldest jazz festival in Italy; it paused from 1976–2006 and later relaunched. ([it.wikipedia.org](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bologna_Jazz_Festival?utm_source=openai))
  • 2025 edition: 39 days, 80+ concerts, running Oct 9–Nov 16, with performances across Bologna and the surrounding area (Ferrara, Forlì). ([bolognajazzfestival.com](https://www.bolognajazzfestival.com/?utm_source=openai))
  • Headline 2025 artists included Billy Cobham, Mary Halvorson, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Monty Alexander. ([bolognawelcome.com](https://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/events/music-and-dance/dee-dee-bridgewater-quartet-bologna-jazz-festival-2025-en?utm_source=openai))
  • Key venues mentioned for 2025 include Teatro Manzoni (Auditorium Manzoni), Teatro Celebrazioni and Unipol Auditorium, among others. ([bolognawelcome.com](https://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/events/music-and-dance/dee-dee-bridgewater-quartet-bologna-jazz-festival-2025-en?utm_source=openai))
  • Tickets are available online or via Bologna Welcome Ticket; program details and full calendar are on the official site. ([bolognawelcome.com](https://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/events/music-and-dance/bologna-jazz-festival-en?utm_source=openai))
  • In 2025, there was at least one announced cancellation (Marco Mendoza) affecting the festival schedule. ([bolognajazzfestival.com](https://www.bolognajazzfestival.com/?utm_source=openai))

From intimate club gigs to grand hall showcases at venues like Teatro Manzoni, Auditorium Manzoni, and Unipol Auditorium, Bologna Jazz Festival brings a diverse lineup each year. Follow official channels for the latest updates, including schedule changes and cancellations, and secure your seats early for the best access to headline performances from artists such as Billy Cobham, Mary Halvorson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Monty Alexander. We’ll help you navigate the calendar, ticket options, and travel details so you can focus on the music.

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