Arrigo Polillo (Pavullo nel Frignano, 12 July 1919 – Milan, 17 July 1984) was an Italian journalist, editor, writer and jazz critic.
He was the editor-in-chief of Musica Jazz magazine from its foundation in 1945 and became its director in 1965, a role which he retained until his death in 1984.
The annual award assigned by Musica Jazz magazine to the best Italian jazz record is named after him (Arrigo Polillo Award).
After his death, his family donated his collection of records, books and magazines to Siena Jazz.
His collection became the founding heritage of the National Centre for Jazz Studies "Arrigo Polillo".