BAClassica — Musical Dialogues Festival
Ten days of great classical music in Busto Arsizio
About BAClassica
Classical music takes center stage in Busto Arsizio
BAClassica is the classical music festival of Busto Arsizio, in the province of Varese, organized by the G. Rossini Music Association ETS. For about ten days, the Lombard city becomes a widespread stage: from the Teatro Sociale Delia Cajelli to historic villas, from churches to concert halls, the event offers a musical journey ranging from Baroque to contemporary music.
Musical Dialogues
The subtitle 'Musical Dialogues' reflects the spirit of the festival: to create dialogue between eras, styles, instruments, and generations. Alongside major orchestral concerts and solo recitals, BAClassica offers experimental listening experiences, guided tours, and a 'Young Talents' section dedicated to emerging musicians, resulting from collaboration with conservatories and musical institutions such as the Cantelli Conservatory of Novara and the Verdi Conservatory of Milan.
Great International Performers
Over time, the festival has hosted world-class performers, particularly in piano: from Iranian pianist Ramin Bahrami to the Franco-Canadian Louis Lortie, as well as prestigious orchestras and chamber ensembles. A program that makes BAClassica a reference point for lovers of cultured music in the Alto Milanese area and Lombardy.
A Widespread Festival
The choice to distribute concerts in numerous city venues enhances Busto Arsizio's architectural heritage and brings classical music closer to the public in evocative settings, creating a bridge between musical excellence and the city's cultural identity.
BAClassica — edition 2026
The IX edition of BAClassica will be held from March 5 to 14, 2026, with the theme 'Musical Dialogues'. Organized by the G. Rossini Music Association ETS, chaired by Giovanni Mazzucchelli, it offers fourteen concerts, six 'Young Talents' events, experimental listening experiences, and guided tours in sixteen different venues. The opening, on March 5 at the Teatro Sociale, features the Orchestra Sinfonica del Conservatorio di Milano conducted by Alessandro Bombonati; the closing, on March 14, stars Iranian pianist Ramin Bahrami with 'Bach Phantasticus'.
Programme BAClassica 2026
Thursday, March 5 — Opening
- Teatro Sociale Delia Cajelli — Orchestra Sinfonica del Conservatorio di Milano conducted by Alessandro Bombonati, program dedicated to Rossini and other composers
Tuesday, March 10
- Piano Trio: Markus Däunert (violin), Knut Weber (cello), and pianist Louis Lortie
During the ten days
- Fourteen concerts from Baroque to contemporary music
- Six 'Young Talents' events dedicated to emerging musicians
- The Baglini-Chiesa Duo with the 'Programme à la carte', where the audience votes for the pieces to be performed
- Experimental listening experiences and guided tours in the festival's sixteen venues
Saturday, March 14 — Closing
- Teatro Sociale — Ramin Bahrami in 'Bach Phantasticus'
Highlights BAClassica 2026
Prices BAClassica 2026
Practical information — BAClassica
Where
Concerts take place at the Teatro Sociale Delia Cajelli (via Volta) and in numerous venues in Busto Arsizio (VA): historic villas, churches, and concert halls.
How to get there
Busto Arsizio is served by FS and Ferrovie Nord stations and the A8 Milan-Varese motorway; Malpensa Airport is a few kilometers away.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online (oooh.events): full price 15 euros, reduced price 10 euros for under 26s and over 65s. Information: G. Rossini Music Association, tel. 0331 635255.
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Where does it take place — BAClassica
Teatro Sociale Delia Cajelli e sedi cittadine
Via Alessandro Volta 4, 21052 Busto Arsizio