Umbria Jazz Winter 2026/2027 in Orvieto

Umbria Jazz Winter 2026/2027 returns to Orvieto from December 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027, with an official program that includes, among others, John Pizzarelli, Brad Mehldau, The Puppini Sisters and the quintet of Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander. The concerts are held in the theaters and palaces of the old town. Prices are not given on the program page.

Language: performed in Italian. No English version or English surtitles are announced.

Updated on October 23, 2026.

The official presentation

UMBRIA JAZZ WINTER Next event December 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027 Orvieto. Over 30 years of history for one of the most awaited appointments for the UJ audience. Soul, jazz, gospel, funky, resound through the crowded streets of splendid Orvieto accompanying the unique and magical experience of an unforgettable festival. Start the new year with the right rhythm!

Text from the official Umbria Jazz website, source

The published program

The program page of the official website lists concerts from December 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Among the artists and groups are Federico Campanello Quartet, Nick the Nightfly, Sticky Bones, The Jive Aces, John Pizzarelli "Dear Mr. Bennett", Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander Quintet "Split Decision", Luca Velotti 4tet, Isaiah J. Thompson, Steve Wilson and Lewis Nash, Allan Harris Quintet with Jesse Jones, The Puppini Sisters, Vincent Bohanan & Victorious Army, Vincent Peirani and Federico Casagrande, Filippo Bianchini Quartet, Brad Mehldau, the award-winning group Berklee at Umbria Jazz Clinics 2026 and the Funk Off street parade.

The program also includes the Messa della Pace with gospel, the children's project UJ4KIDS, a Blindfold Test with Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander on January 2, 2027 and the end-of-year and end-of-festival dinners.

Where it takes place: Orvieto, historic center

According to the program page the concerts are hosted by the Teatro del Carmine, the Teatro Mancinelli, the Palazzo del Popolo (Sala 400 and Sala Expo), the Palazzo dei Sette (also the Sala degli Archi), the Papal Palaces (Sala delle Sinopie), the Duomo of Orvieto and the old town. A UJ4KIDS event on January 3 is listed in Perugia and not in Orvieto.

In the center stands the cathedral, begun in 1290 at the initiative of Nicholas IV. Not far away is the Pozzo di San Patrizio, built by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger between 1527 and 1537: it is 54 meters deep and has 248 steps. For the city see our page Orvieto. For those looking for alternatives to Rome in the year-end days there is also the guide New Year's Eve in Rome.

The festival is part of the Christmas program of the Comune di Orvieto, which from November 27, 2026 to January 10, 2027 gathers 60 events and includes the greeting to the new year with Umbria Jazz Winter.

Practical information

• Dates: December 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027
• Venue: Orvieto, in the theaters and palaces of the old town
• Genres cited by the organizers: soul, jazz, gospel, funky
• Tickets and reservations: indicated as available on the official website, prices not given on the program page
• Times of individual concerts: on the pages of the individual events on the official website
• Information and sales: official website Umbria Jazz
• The program may be updated, data verified as of October 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions about Umbria Jazz Winter in Orvieto

When does Umbria Jazz Winter 2026/2027 take place?

From December 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027 in Orvieto.

Which artists play?

Among others John Pizzarelli, Brad Mehldau, The Puppini Sisters, The Jive Aces and Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander. The complete list is on the official website.

Where are the concerts held?

In several places in the old town, including the Teatro Mancinelli, the Teatro del Carmine, the Palazzo del Popolo and the Duomo.

What music do you hear?

The organizers cite soul, jazz, gospel and funky.

Where do you buy tickets?

On the festival's official website, in the tickets section.

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