Umbria Jazz Winter 2027 in Orvieto: New Year Jazz Festival

Welcome to Umbria Jazz Winter 2027 in Orvieto

From December 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027, the historic center of Orvieto transforms for the 33rd time into a stage for jazz, soul, gospel and funk. Held every year since 1993, this winter edition of the renowned Umbria Jazz Festival has become a fixed date for the turn of the year, set within one of Umbria's most striking medieval old towns.

Highlights and Attractions at Umbria Jazz Winter in Orvieto

• Headline concerts in the historic Teatro Mancinelli with internationally renowned jazz artists
• Piano evenings and chamber concerts at the Museo Emilio Greco and the Palazzo del Popolo
• A gospel concert inside the Gothic Duomo of Orvieto, one of the emotional highlights of the festival
• Nonstop music at the Palazzo dei Sette, paired with jazz lunches and jazz dinners
• Spontaneous street performances and a marching band winding through the alleys
• A New Year celebration on Piazza del Popolo with a live band and a countdown into the new year
• A compact, car free old town where every venue is within walking distance

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Orvieto

The festival starts around noon each day and runs late into the night, filling nearly every corner of the old town with music. Alongside the major evening concerts at the Teatro Mancinelli, lunchtime shows, jazz brunches and bistro evenings at the Palazzo dei Sette keep the program going throughout the day. The traditional highlight is New Year's Eve, with several parties across the city and a large concert on Piazza del Popolo just before and after midnight.

Tickets and Admission for Umbria Jazz Winter Orvieto

Tickets for individual concerts usually go on sale in October through the official website. Prices vary by venue and time slot; in recent editions they typically ranged from 15 to 40 euros per concert, while bistro evenings at the Palazzo dei Sette cost around 25 to 35 euros. Some concerts, such as the gospel performance in the Duomo, are free to attend with a reservation while seats last. The exact prices and the full 2027 program will only be published in autumn 2026.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Orvieto

• Orvieto is easily reached by train on the Rome Florence line, with a funicular connecting the station directly to the old town
• Late December can be bitterly cold in Orvieto, so warm clothing and sturdy shoes for the cobbled streets are recommended
• Rooms fill up quickly during the holiday season, so early booking is advisable
• Tickets for the most popular evenings at the Teatro Mancinelli tend to sell out fast, so buying early pays off
• Between concerts, wine bars serving Orvieto Classico and traditional restaurants offer a good place to rest