Ravello Festival 2025: three nights of great jazz under the stars of the Amalfi Coast.

The 2025 Ravello Festival raises the bar and dedicates three consecutive evenings to jazz, transforming the Belvedere di Villa Rufolo into a fiery stage for some of the most explosive names on the international scene. From July 31st to August 2nd, the Amalfi Coast will ignite with swing, virtuosity, and musical memory with a trio of concerts that, even on paper, promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.

It kicks off on Thursday, July 31st, with a concert that's already sold out for days: Stefano Bollani, Dado Moroni, and Danilo Rea on stage together for the first time. Three distinct styles, three distinct histories, but one common language: that of Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson, to whom they're paying homage on the centennial of his birth. No formal tribute, however: it will be more of a creative encounter and clash, a high-octane jam session between piano giants.

The following day, Friday, August 1st, it's Roberta Gambarini's turn. Born and raised in Turin and New York, one of the most influential voices in contemporary jazz and a partner of legends such as Hank Jones and Roy Hargrove, she brings her personal dedication to Ella Fitzgerald to Ravello. Joining her on stage are the Salerno Jazz Orchestra conducted by Sandro Deidda, with special guest Giovanni Amato on trumpet. This concert, too, is already sold out.

The closing event, on Saturday, August 2nd, features Richard Galliano, an iconic figure in the modern accordion. With his "Passion Galliano," the French composer will blend original repertoire with classics like Piazzolla's, in a journey across continents and traditions that celebrates the evocative power of a global instrument. Tickets are still available (€40), but not for long. It's no coincidence that Ravello choose jazz as the beating heart of these summer nights. Its presence on the bill isn't just a matter of taste: it's history. It was precisely with the Allied landings of 1943 that American jazz made inroads into Southern Italy, leaving a profound mark on the musicians and musical institutions of Campania.

A vibrant and fertile tradition that continues to thrive today with active orchestras, internationally renowned soloists, and a passionate and engaged audience. Meanwhile, the exhibition continues to be a success. Women of Antiquity by Anselm Kiefer, set up along the path of Villa Rufolo and open to visitors until September 2nd, sealing a summer in which art and music intertwine in the heart of the Amalfi Coast.