A visual journey through JazzAscona 2026, capturing the concerts, emotions, and memorable moments that made the festival a unique experience, on and off the stage.

Ten days of sunshine, music and festival spirit on Ascona’s lakeside. Organisers report strong attendance, a strengthened partnership with New Orleans and a highly successful visual rebrand. The 43rd edition will take place from 24 June to 3 July 2027.

This year, the JazzAscona Sister Cities Award remains within the festival’s own ranks. Since the establishment of the official sister city relationship between New Orleans and Ascona in 2022, the award has honored individuals who have distinguished themselves in strengthening the artistic, cultural, and human ties between the two cities. This year’s award was presented to JazzAscona President Guido Casparis, who, as is well known, will be stepping down after 14 years at the helm of the festival at the end of this edition.

The Swiss Jazz Award 2026, a distinction dedicated to outstanding personalities of Swiss Jazz, will this year be awarded to pianist and composer Manon Mullener. The award ceremony will take place on July 2, as a prelude to the artist’s concert at the JazzAscona festival.

Lo Swiss Jazz Award 2025, riconoscimento dedicato alle personalità di spicco del jazz svizzero, sarà assegnato quest’anno alla cantante e compositrice Elina Duni. La cerimonia di premiazione si terrà il 28 giugno, prima del concerto che l’artista terrà al festival JazzAscona.