Avanti Pop - May 1st Festival at the Boschetto Abbey
Music, art, and good food for May 1st in Cornigliano
About Avanti Pop
May 1st at the Boschetto Abbey
Avanti Pop is the festival celebrating May 1st at the Abbey of San Nicolo del Boschetto, an ancient monastic complex in the Cornigliano district, in the west of Genoa. The event transforms the historic abbey setting into a space for celebration, culture, and conviviality for Labor Day.
Music, Art, and Games
The program is rich and varied: live music, DJ sets, and swing alternate throughout the day, alongside art exhibitions, workshops, games, and activities for children. Among the initiatives are also a chess tournament and a giant chessboard, a play and relaxation area, face painting, and much more, in an informal and family-friendly atmosphere.
Street Food and Conviviality
There is also a food and wine section, with broad beans and salami, sandwiches, wine, and craft beers provided by the organizing entities. The festival is promoted by Genoese associations, making Avanti Pop a moment of commemoration and leisure together.
Cornigliano Beyond Industry
Avanti Pop showcases a vibrant and cultural side of Cornigliano, a district in western Genoa often associated with its industrial past. Opening the Boschetto Abbey to the public for May 1st means returning a historic place to the community, transforming it into a space for celebration and participation.
Avanti Pop — edition 2026
On Friday, May 1st, 2026, from 12 PM to 10 PM, the Abbey of San Nicolo del Boschetto in Cornigliano hosts the second edition of Avanti Pop. The May 1st festival offers live music, DJ sets, swing, art exhibitions, workshops, games, and activities for children, in a day dedicated to commemoration and leisure.
Among the initiatives are the chess tournament organized by ASD Poldo's with a giant chessboard, the play and relaxation area, face painting, and free comic books. For street food, there will be broad beans and salami, sandwiches from Kowalski, wine, and craft beers from Taverna del Vara. The event is promoted by ARCI Pepita Ramone with Ristorante Kowalski, ARCI Genova, and the Contatto business network.
Programme Avanti Pop 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026 - Boschetto Abbey, Cornigliano (12 PM - 10 PM)
- Live music, DJ sets, and swing
- Art exhibitions, workshops, and activities for children
- 3:00 PM - Chess tournament (ASD Poldo's) and giant chessboard
- Play and relaxation area, face painting, free comic books
- Street food: broad beans and salami, Kowalski sandwiches, wine, and craft beers
Highlights Avanti Pop 2026
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Practical information — Avanti Pop
How to get there
The Abbey of San Nicolo del Boschetto is located at Via del Boschetto 29, accessible from Corso Perrone, in Cornigliano. Reachable by public transport from the center of Genoa.
Admission and hours
Free admission festival, from 12 PM to 10 PM. Street food and drinks are payable.
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Where does it take place — Avanti Pop
Abbazia di San Nicolo del Boschetto, Cornigliano
Via del Boschetto 29, 16152 Genova