Lapi Gelatine Renews Its Commitment to Culture as Main Partner of Empoli Jazz Festival 2026

For the second consecutive year, Lapi Gelatine is proud to support Empoli Jazz Festival as Main Partner, reaffirming its commitment to culture, community engagement and the enhancement of the local territory.

Now in its 18th edition, Empoli Jazz Festival 2026 will take place from June 28 to July 28, bringing five outstanding concerts to the heart of Empoli and welcoming some of the most renowned names in the Italian and international jazz scene.

Empoli Jazz Festival 2026: A Landmark Cultural Event in Tuscany

Over the years, Empoli Jazz Festival has become one of Tuscany’s most established cultural events, attracting audiences from across the region and beyond. The 2026 edition will feature performances in the unique settings of the Torrione di Santa Brigida Garden and Piazza Farinata degli Uberti, two iconic locations in the historic center of Empoli.

This year’s program includes acclaimed artists such as Sergio Cammariere and Peppe Barra, alongside leading voices of the contemporary jazz scene. The festival is dedicated to the memory of jazz legend Sonny Rollins, whose extraordinary contribution to music continues to inspire generations of artists worldwide.

By combining tradition, innovation and artistic excellence, Empoli Jazz Festival continues to strengthen its role as a key cultural event in Tuscany.

Supporting Culture and Local Communities

At Lapi Gelatine, we believe that culture plays a fundamental role in strengthening communities and creating opportunities for connection, participation and shared experiences.

Supporting Empoli Jazz Festival reflects our long-standing commitment to the territory where our company was founded and continues to operate. As a business deeply rooted in Empoli, we are proud to contribute to initiatives that enrich cultural life and generate positive social impact.

Through projects like this, Lapi Gelatine aims to support sustainable local development while fostering meaningful relationships between people, institutions and businesses.

A Partnership Built on Shared Values

The partnership between Lapi Gelatine and Empoli Jazz Festival is based on a shared vision of culture as a driver of growth, inclusion and community engagement.
During the official presentation of the festival, Tommaso Lapi, CEO of Lapi Gelatine and Vice President of Lapi Group, highlighted the importance of investing in cultural initiatives that create value beyond business:
“For the second consecutive year, we are proud to support Empoli Jazz Festival as Main Partner. We believe that initiatives like this represent an important opportunity for cultural growth and community engagement, enhancing the local territory through events of outstanding artistic quality. As a company deeply connected to Empoli and its people, we are pleased to contribute to an event that encourages participation, connection and shared experiences.”

Creating Long-Term Value Beyond Business

For Lapi Gelatine, supporting cultural initiatives is part of a broader commitment to corporate social responsibility and community development.

By investing in projects that promote culture, education and social participation, we strive to create long-term value for the communities where we operate and to strengthen the connection between business and society.

Empoli Jazz Festival 2026 is another example of how collaboration between companies, institutions and cultural organizations can contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of a territory, creating lasting benefits for present and future generations.