BA Rock — Festival della Musica
Three days of emerging music at the Textile Museum Park
About BA Rock
Emerging music takes centre stage
BA Rock is the emerging music festival of Busto Arsizio, in the province of Varese. Created to provide a space for young local bands and fill a gap in the city's music festival offerings, it takes place in the green setting of the Parco del Museo del Tessile (Textile Museum Park), on Via Volta.
A stage for local talent
Singer-songwriters and local bands take turns on stage, in a generational mix ranging from younger groups to more established formations. Organized by the Associazione Culturale Spazio Eventi (Spazio Eventi Cultural Association), the festival features a competition format: the audience votes for their favourite band through the event's social media channels, and the most popular band wins the opportunity to perform in a prestigious local venue during the following season.
More than just concerts
In addition to live music, BA Rock offers a street food area with craft beer and delicacies, relaxation zones with tables and seating, selfie corners, and entertainment moments. Admission is free, in line with the event's popular ethos and its commitment to promoting young artists.
An event for the city
Included in Busto Arsizio's summer calendar, BA Rock has quickly established itself as one of the most anticipated events for live music enthusiasts in the Alto Milanese area, attracting a young audience and showcasing the region's new musical talent.
BA Rock — edition 2026
The second edition of BA Rock will be held at the Textile Museum Park from June 5 to 7, 2026. Scheduled are fourteen emerging musical groups from the region, from singer-songwriters to bands, in a generational mix. Organized by the Associazione Culturale Spazio Eventi, with artistic direction by Maestro Andrea Natoli. The audience votes for their favorite band through the BA Rock and association's social media channels: the band with the most votes wins the opportunity to perform in a prestigious local venue the following season.
Programme BA Rock 2026
Friday, June 5
- 6:00 PM — Official festival opening
- 8:00 PM — Institutional inauguration
Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7
- From 5:00 PM — Performances by the bands on the Textile Museum Park stage
Fourteen emerging groups will take turns over the three days. Throughout the event, the street food and bar area will be open; relaxation spaces, selfie corners, and exhibitors are planned. The complete list of bands and detailed schedules will be announced at the end of May on the event's channels.
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Practical information — BA Rock
Where
The festival is held at Parco del Museo del Tessile, via Alessandro Volta, Busto Arsizio (VA).
How to get there
Busto Arsizio is reachable by train (FS and Ferrovie Nord stations) and by car from the A8 Milan-Varese motorway. Malpensa airport is a few kilometres away.
Admission
Admission is free. Street food and bar area available throughout the evenings.
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Where does it take place — BA Rock
Parco del Museo del Tessile
Via Alessandro Volta 6, 21052 Busto Arsizio