6 – 9 July 2011 | In July, the Istrian city of Porec will be again the jazz capital hosting some of the most important names of the world jazz. The stages in the old city and on the island of Sveti Nikola will welcome Tania Maria, Richard Galliano, Miguel Zenon, Nils Landgren, Tom Harrell and Tamara Obrovac, all of them top jazz artists.

This year, a part of the festival program will be held in the old city, and the special treat will be the concert of Richard Galliano Septet in the Euphrasian Basilica, the cultural monument from the sixth century which is on UNESCO's World Heritage List, while the exclusive events will be held in the garden of the unique Villa Polesini.

The friendly and relaxed atmosphere of Valamar Jazz Festival, the top quality program, the mellow summer nights and the vicinity of the sea provide an unforgettable experience to all the audience and make Porec in the first days of July the unavoidable destination for jazz lovers.