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Eddie Lang Jazz Festival: International Jazz at the Pignatelli Castle

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From August 6th to 9th, Monteroduni hosts the prestigious festival dedicated to Eddie Lang, featuring concerts, competitions, and jam sessions in the gardens of the Pignatelli Castle.

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Monteroduni, Via Chiaie
from 06/08/2026 to 09/08/2026
Eddie Lang Jazz Festival: International Jazz at the Pignatelli Castle

The prestige of a jazz tradition

The Eddie Lang Jazz Festival returns to Monteroduni from August 6th to 9th, confirming its status as one of the most significant cultural benchmarks for jazz music in Italy. The event celebrates the legacy of Eddie Lang, a pioneer of jazz guitar, through a program that blends world-renowned artists with emerging young talents. The event transforms the Molise town into a crossroads of contemporary musical languages.

The setting of Pignatelli Castle

The beating heart of the festival lies in the Gardens of Pignatelli Castle. This historic residence, dating back to the Lombard era and significantly renovated over the centuries, offers an architectural setting of rare charm. The ancient walls and green spaces of the manor create an ideal natural acoustic for live performances, allowing spectators to experience concerts within a perimeter steeped in history and artistic layers.

Programming and international guests

The lineup for this year's edition spans four content-dense evenings. Notable performers include guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg, vocalist Veronica Swift, and the Cuban ensemble Grupo Compay Segundo, which will bring traditional Caribbean sounds to the stage. The variety of genres presented reflects the festival's characteristic eclecticism, capable of ranging from mainstream jazz to the most daring experimentations.

Beyond the concert: insights and experimentation

The cultural offering does not end with the evening performances. The festival incorporates the Eddie Lang Genius competition, an initiative aimed at promoting new promises of the Italian jazz scene. Collateral activities include presentations of dedicated books, performances by street bands that will animate the village, and nightly jam sessions that encourage spontaneous interaction between musicians. Such moments represent the vital core of the event, making Monteroduni a prime destination for every enthusiast of the genre.

Logistical information

The festival takes place entirely within the Gardens of the Pignatelli Castle. For a detailed program, ticket purchases, or updates on the start times of individual sets, please refer to the official organization website. Access to concert areas is regulated by current legislation.

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