The Donizetti Theater continues to be the beating heart of Bergamo Jazz, with its three subscription nights beloved by Bergamascans but also by those from across the region and borders. The concerts at the Donizetti, usually two per evening, host great international artists and aim to attract a wide audience, not strictly specialists, who intend to approach jazz music.

Donizetti Theater
Friday, March 20, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

SET I

Dave Holland – Lionel Loueke Duo

Dave Holland double bass
Lionel Loueke guitar and vocals

SET II

Steve Coleman
and Five Elements

Steve Coleman alto sax
Jonathan Finlayson trumpet
Rich Brown electric bass
Sean Richman drums

Donizetti Theater
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

SET I

The Bad Plus featuring
Chris Potter & Craig Taborn

Playing The Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet Songbook

Chris Potter tenor sax
Craig Taborn piano
Reid Anderson double bass
Dave King drums

SET II

Lakecia Benjamin Quartet

Lakecia Benjamin alto saxophone
Oscar Perez piano, keys
Elias Bailey bass
Quentin Baxter drums

Donizetti Theater
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

Joe Lovano with guests

“Setting The Pace”: Miles Davis & John Coltrane Centennial Celebration!

Joe Lovano tenor and soprano sax
Avishai Cohen trumpet
George Garzone tenor sax
Shabaka Hutchings flutes
Jakob Bro guitar
Leo Genovese piano
Drew Gress double bass
Joey Baron drums