Dates, Program and Festival Highlights
From July 31 to August 9 in Senigallia (Italy)
The dates of the 26th edition of Summer Jamboree, the International Festival of Music and Culture of 1930s, ’40s and ’50s America, have been announced. Thousands of fans from all over the world are now ready to book their place at the “Hottest Rockin’ Holiday on Earth.”
The 2026 edition confirms the Prefestival (July 31) and introduces an even more widespread format throughout the city’s urban spaces.
Senigallia Returns as World Capital of Rock’n’Roll and Swing
Every summer, when the Summer Jamboree returns to Senigallia, the city changes rhythm.
Its squares, streets and seafront turn into a vast open-air stage ready to welcome thousands of visitors from across the globe, drawn by the unique atmosphere of Rock’n’Roll, Swing and vintage American culture.
An atmosphere that exists only here, only during the Festival.
The announcement of the 2026 dates marks the beginning of the journey leading the community toward a new chapter of the Hottest Rockin’ Holiday on Earth: a collective ritual that, for more than twenty-five years, has brought together generations united by a shared passion for music, dance and the timeless imagery of mid-century America.
Summer Jamboree 2026: A Festival that Embraces the Entire City
The 2026 edition continues the evolution of recent years: a Festival increasingly widespread and fully integrated into the urban fabric of Senigallia.
📍Main Festival Locations Confirmed for 2026
- Piazza Garibaldi – Main Stage with major international concerts
- Piazza del Duca e Rocca Roveresca – Hera Stage, Vintage Market, open-air burlesque, street food, children’s and family activities
- Piazza Roma – Airstream Dance Corner and social dance
- Piazza Simoncelli – Vintage cars and motordrome shows
- Lungomare Levante e Ponente – Mascalzone and Hawaiian Beach Stages with live music by the sea
- Rotonda a Mare – After-festival nights, Nightly Live and Balcony Jam Sessions creating magic until late
In 2026, new micro-events will also be introduced in previously unused urban spaces, further enhancing the city and offering even more diverse experiences.
Live Music, Swing Dancing and an International Community
The 26th edition will bring to Senigallia:
- International artists on the iconic Main Stage and Hera Stage
- Nightly Live Balcony Jam Sessions at the Rotonda a Mare
- Dozens of Record Hops spread throughout the Festival
- One of Europe’s richest Vintage Markets
- Open-air burlesque shows
- Activities dedicated to families and kids
- A citywide social dance program running from morning until late at night
🕺Summer Jamboree celebrates Rock’n’Roll and Swing in all their forms: Rockabilly, Rhythm’n’Blues, Doo-Wop, Hillbilly, Country & Western Swing, Dixieland, Boogie Woogie and more.
Swing, Rock’n’Roll and Social Dance: The Universal Language of Summer Jamboree
In 2026, Dance Camps, Boot Camps, Dance Shows and Jam Sessions with a 20-piece orchestra will make every area of the Festival come alive.
Those who have already lived the experience know it well: at Summer Jamboree you don’t just watch — you become part of something.
It is a place to meet, reconnect and let yourself be carried away by an energy that brings people together.
Every day, thousands of dancers will fill the city practicing Lindy Hop, Boogie Woogie, Balboa, Jive and other swing styles, transforming Senigallia into a huge open-air dance floor under the summer sky.
Waiting for Summer Jamboree #26
💫The Events Leading to the 2026 Festival
With the announcement of the dates, the series of monthly events at the Rotonda a Mare begins once again, bringing the community together through winter and spring while the countdown to the Festival continues.
- Afternoon workshops in Lindy Hop, Boogie Woogie, Balboa, Jive and iconic routines
- Social dance from 21:30 to 02:30
- Evening DJ sets, new encounters, and an atmosphere that evokes the spirit of the Summer Jamboree all year round
🗓️ Waiting for Summer Jamboree Dates:
November 15, December 20 (2025)
January 24, February 21, March 14, April 25, May 30, June 20 (2026)
Tickets available on Ciaotickets or at the venue, subject to availability.
Official Dates – Summer Jamboree 2026
- Prefestival: July 31, 2026
- Festival: August 1–9, 2026
The full program and lineup will be announced in the coming months on the Festival’s official channels.
The Story Continues: 26 Years of Rock’n’Roll in Senigallia
After celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, the Summer Jamboree enters a new chapter in its history — a journey that continues to grow thanks to the passion of those who, year after year, fill Senigallia with smiles, music, colors and moments of genuine shared joy.
📌 Stay Updated
Summer Jamboree 2026 is set to be one of the most anticipated cultural and musical events of the Italian summer.
Follow the Festival’s official channels for updates on artists, program, tickets and activities.
Supported by:
City of Senigallia, Marche Region, Chamber of Commerce of Ancona
Ethical Partner: Lega del Filo d’Oro
