Started in 2004 and becoming increasingly well-known on the world stage as one of the top events for lovers of jazz and music in general, the Novara Jazz Festival is held in May and June every year.

The two weeks of the event see a succession of not-to-be-missed performances by artists of world renown. These appearances are often exclusive to the festival or first performances, and are staged in historic and atmospheric locations like the Cathedral Square or the Cantelli Auditorium.

A distinctive feature of the festival is the fusion of different musical genres, making the event accessible to a wider audience than to jazz enthusiasts alone.