Marvel at the various shows that transform Valencia’s Teatre Talia into a genuine flamenco venue until August 2026.
Valencia Jazz Festival 2026
Categories: music.
TOURISTIC AREA: City of Arts and Alameda
Maria Schneider, Esperanza Spalding and Lizz Wright headline the new edition of the festival
The Valencia Jazz Festival returns for another year to turn the city into one of the key venues for international jazz.
From 24 June to 26 July 2026, the Palau de la Música, its gardens and the districts of Castellar-L'Oliveral and La Torre will host several concerts featuring strong Valencian representation.
How many are you coming to?
Programme of the 29th edition of the Valencia Jazz Festival
1 July at 19:30 — Valencia Jazz What a Wonderful World Band — Iturbi Hall at the Palau de la Música – From €9.50
A special night featuring the leading figures of Valencian jazz brought together on the same stage: Cristina Blasco, Bárbara Breva, David Pastor, José Luis Granell, Joan Monné, Ximo Tébar, Víctor Merlo and Igor Tavan, performing their own arrangements of the great international songbook.
4 July at 19:00 — Lizz Wright — Iturbi Hall at the Palau de la Música – From €14.25
One of the most exceptional voices of the moment, at the crossroads of contemporary jazz, gospel and soul. If you don't know her work, tonight is your chance.
5 July at 19:00— Wlodek Pawlik Trio — Rodrigo Hall at the Palau de la Música – From €7.13
The Polish pianist and winner of the 2014 Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album performs alongside Damian Kostka and Adam Zagórski. Are you going to miss it?
6 July at 19:30 — Maria Schneider Orchestra & Clasijazz Big Band— Iturbi Hall at the Palau de la Música – From €14.25
Maria Schneider, holder of seven Grammys and fourteen nominations —spanning jazz, contemporary classical music and even rock, for her arrangement for David Bowie— arrives in Valencia for the first time with her orchestra.
7 July at 19:30 — Esperanza Spalding — Iturbi Hall at the Palau de la Música – From €16.15
Singer, double bassist and bassist Esperanza Spalding made history in 2011 as the first jazz artist ever to win the Grammy for Best New Artist. Don't miss her performance.
8 July at 19:30 — Joe Lovano with Antonio Faraò Trio — Iturbi Hall at the Palau de la Música – From €14.25
The American saxophonist, Grammy winner for 52nd Street Themes and holder of fourteen nominations, performs accompanied by the trio of Antonio Faraò, Ira Coleman and Jonathan Blake.
9 July at 19:30 — Gospel Factory — Iturbi Hall at the Palau de la Música – From €9.50
There are new additions to the festival line-up! It will host its first-ever gospel concert, featuring the group Gospel Factory under the direction of Dani Reus.
12 July at 19:00 — José James with China Moses — Iturbi Hall at the Palau de la Música – From €16.15
A tribute to the 50th anniversary of «I Want You» by Marvin Gaye, one of the greatest albums in soul history.
Details
- Event dates
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From:
01-07-2026
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To:
26-07-2026
How to arrive
- Underground: L5, L7.
- Bus: 18, 19, 94, C3.
01 Wed
31º 23º
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