Jazz a la Calle

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MusicMercedes
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration9 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsUnlike festivals built around one main
Language["es"]Currency: UYU
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Jazz a la Calle in Mercedes

Jazz a la Calle is an annual street jazz festival in Mercedes, the riverside capital of Soriano department, that reached its 18th edition in January 2026 under the fuller name Encuentro Internacional de Musicos. Musicians perform jazz sets in outdoor public spaces across the city rather than a single ticketed venue, drawing touring performers alongside Uruguayan jazz players.

Mercedes is not where most people would expect to find an international jazz festival.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unlike festivals built around one main stage, Jazz a la Calle spreads performances across Mercedes' streets and public spaces, turning the whole riverside city into a rotating series of open-air jazz sets over the course of the event

02

The mystery stays covered

Its full name, Encuentro Internacional de Musicos, International Musicians' Gathering, signals an ambition beyond a purely local lineup, and by its 18th edition in 2026 it had built nearly two decades of continuity in a mid-sized department capital rather than the national capital, making it a genuine outlier on Uruguay's festival map

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Built on the busking and street-performance tradition of jazz rather than concert-hall presentation

Water and renewal

Living ritual

positioning Mercedes

The sacred route

Living ritual

a relatively small department capital

The local code

Living ritual

as an unlikely but sustained host for international jazz musicians for nearly two decades

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Plan the trip into Mercedes around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.

What to wear

January in Mercedes is hot and humid, so light summer clothing is best; comfortable walking shoes help since the festival spreads across multiple outdoor locations.

Safety

Jazz a la Calle is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Mercedes.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["es"] · UYU

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.25 S, 58.03 WOpen in Google Maps

Mercedes, Soriano, Uruguay

TransportPlan the trip into Mercedes around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Mercedes.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jazz a la Calle?

Jazz a la Calle is listed for Past edition: 10–18 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jazz a la Calle take place?

The festival is listed in Mercedes, Uruguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

9 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mercedes, Soriano, Uruguay

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLjazzalacalle.com.uy
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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