Summer is far away, but dreams are alive. We are looking forward to another summer full of surprises and fun! What to do in Vicenza for summer 2023? The agenda is full that it’s good to play in advance. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you discover the city’s most crackling events.
Here are 3 events in Vicenza and its surroundings that you shouldn’t miss.
New Conversations Vicenza International Jazz Festival
The New Conversations Vicenza Jazz Festival is a jazz festival dedicated to promoting and spreading jazz music through concerts, jam sessions and workshops with internationally renowned artists. The festival attracts an audience of jazz enthusiasts from all over the world and provides an opportunity to hear and discover new and emerging talent. The festival takes place annually and lasts several days, during which spectators can enjoy a wide range of styles and genres, including traditional jazz, contemporary jazz, fusion, and swing.
The 26th New Conversations Vicenza Jazz Festival was held from May 11 to 22, 2022, and celebrated Charles Mingus’ centennial with more than 100 concerts. The nighttime heart of the festival returned to the Basilica Palladiana in Piazza dei Signori after a two-year stop. From May 13 to 21, the Jazz Café Trivellato – Bar Borsa, an official partner of the program, hosted prominent artists from the Italian and international jazz scene.
See you soon for the program 2023, who knows what the city of Vicenza will have in store for us? Follow us to get to know further information.
Marostica Summer Festival
The city of Marostica, known for its living chess game, has been hosting the Marostica Summer Festival for several years. In 2022, from July 8 to 21, the festival has scheduled 10 evenings of great music and entertainment.
For the ninth edition, in 2023 the Marostica Summer Festival will open on July 2 with the only Italian date by the Hollywood Vampires, followed the next day by Simply Red. This festival, which is becoming increasingly important in the Italian music scene, is curated by DuePunti Eventi in collaboration with the city of Marostica and has been growing steadily in recent years, transforming Piazza degli Scacchi into an ideal place for live music and big events, with special productions and unique dates on the national and international scene.
Vicenza Summer Festival
The Vicenza Summer Festival – Theater, Music and Cabaret is a new summer festival organized by the Department of Culture of the City of Vicenza that offers a rich schedule of performances for five weeks in the summer, from June 29 to July 31. The event offers a variety of performances, from prose to cabaret, from storytelling to musical theater and circus, and also includes a section in collaboration with the Vicenza Jazz Festival. It takes place in two green spaces in the heart of the city: the Garden of Teatro Olimpico and the Garden of Tempio di Santa Corona.
These three unforgettable events will transport you to a world of unique and captivating experiences, featuring outstanding performances, music, and entertainment. They also offer a rare chance to explore the city in a whole new light. By taking part in these festivals, you not only get to have fun, but also contribute to the preservation and promotion of culture and creativity. Your participation helps to keep traditions alive and support the artistic and cultural development of local communities. We look forward to welcoming you!