Orbetello Jazz Festival 2025 – From September 4 to 7, 2025, the charming Tuscan town of Orbetello will transform into an open-air stage for one of the most anticipated music events of the summer: the Orbetello Jazz Festival. Now in its 8th edition, the festival blends jazz, blues, bossa nova, and samba, offering a rich program of concerts in both the town’s picturesque squares and its stunning lagoon-side venues.
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Orbetello Jazz Festival 2025 – Event Program
Organized by the historic Alexanderplatz Jazz Club of Rome in collaboration with the Municipality of Orbetello, the Orbetello Jazz Festival 2025 brings together acclaimed Italian and international artists for an unforgettable four-day celebration of live music.
Tickets: Some performances are free, while others have an entry fee of €10.
Information & booking: Call +39 349 977 0309.
Thursday, September 4
6:00 PM – Piazza del Comune
Marco Guidolotti Trio feat. Ida Landsberg, Felice Tazzini will open the festival with timeless vocal jazz classics from legends like Cole Porter and George Gershwin. (Free entry)
9:00 PM – Polveriera Guzman (Via Mura di Levante)
Alan Soul & gli Alanselzer will deliver a high-energy soul, R&B, and rhythm & blues performance, led by Giulio “Alan Soul” Todrani — a historic voice of Italian soul and father of singer Giorgia. (€10 entry)
Friday, September 5
6:00 PM – Piazza Giovanni Paolo II
ButNot4Trane feat. Mirco Capecchi will present a set inspired by Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, and Steve Swallow. (Free entry)
9:00 PM – Polveriera Guzman
Brazilian singer Rosalia De Souza will enchant the audience with her bossa nova and Brazilian popular music, combining sweetness, sensuality, and depth in her voice. (€10 entry)
Saturday, September 6
6:00 PM – Piazza del Comune
Reunion Trio (Giovanni Benvenuti, Francesco Pierotti, Fabio D’Isanto) will perform selections from their new album I Thought About You, reinterpreting jazz standards with personality and flair. (Free entry)
9:00 PM – Polveriera Guzman
Japanese singer and trumpeter Toku will take the stage with pianist Giovanni Mirabassi (winner of 17 gold records), Gianluca Renzi (double bass), and Enrico Morello (drums) for an elegant and emotionally rich performance. (€10 entry)
The night will continue with a DJazz Set – Live & Electronic by Gianluca Gentili.
Sunday, September 7
6:00 PM – Piazza Giovanni Paolo II
Brazilian pianist, composer, and singer Jim Porto will close the festival with his group Bloco Do Gi Gin, offering a vibrant mix of samba, bossa nova, and jazz. (€10 entry)
A Festival That Brings Music to the Whole Town
Artistic director Eugenio Rubei describes the Orbetello Jazz Festival as “one of the most awaited and important events in the lagoon area,” bringing top names from the national and international music scene to Orbetello. The program also includes several free concerts in the historic center, encouraging everyone to experience live music.
Cultural assessor Maddalena Ottali adds that the festival’s formula “fills the entire historic center with diverse sounds, doubling the events on several occasions to bring music everywhere and to everyone.”
Plan Your Visit to Orbetello
Stay close to the music — search hotels in Orbetello and nearby on Booking.com.
Nestled in southern Tuscany’s Maremma region, Orbetello is famous for its unique position between the Argentario Peninsula and the Tuscan coast, surrounded by a beautiful lagoon.
The town’s historic squares, scenic promenades, and proximity to beaches make it an ideal spot for combining cultural events with seaside relaxation.
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If you’re planning to explore more of southern Tuscany, consider taking a boat trip from nearby Porto Santo Stefano or Porto Ercole to enjoy the stunning coastline and islands — for example, this Giannutri Island snorkeling boat trip from Porto Ercole.
Another nearby gem worth visiting is Castiglione della Pescaia, a charming seaside town known for its beaches and historic center.
The acclaimed ColleMassari Winery — a benchmark for organic winemaking — is just about an hour’s drive from Orbetello.
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