BAO Music Festival
Research music and nature at the Sanctuary of Sant'Emiliano
About BAO Music Festival
Music that climbs the mountain
There is a festival that, to listen to music, first asks you to walk. The BAO Music Festival takes place in Valle Trompia, above Sarezzo, in the province of Brescia, and its stage is the evocative Sanctuary of Sant'Emiliano. An isolated and silent place, reached by guided trekking, which for one day becomes the setting for research music concerts.
Trekking, concerts, and landscape
The day begins with a guided excursion led by environmental guides, starting in the morning from Lumezzane and leading to the sanctuary. Here, two concerts by international artists come to life in a cozy and charming setting. It is an experience that combines the pleasure of walking, the beauty of the pre-Alpine landscape, and the attentive listening of music outside the commercial circuits.
International artists in an intimate setting
The festival brings names from the experimental and avant-garde scene to the mountains of Brescia: from the Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Chenaux, known for his visionary jazz-influenced songwriting, to the Polish performer Antonina Nowacka, who explores the voice as an instrument and artistic material. Lunch, with bread, cheeses, and pasta, is provided by GAM Sant'Emiliano, in a convivial atmosphere that completes the experience.
A festival that tells the story of Valle Trompia
Organized by GAM Sant'Emiliano, the BAO Music Festival is a small gem in the region's cultural calendar. For those who love research music and authentic places, it is an opportunity to discover Valle Trompia and its natural and spiritual heritage, in a day that remains etched in memory.
BAO Music Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the BAO Music Festival is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, at the Sanctuary of Sant'Emiliano, above Sarezzo, in Valle Trompia. The day opens with a guided trek by environmental guides, starting at 9 AM from Lumezzane, and continues with two concerts at the sanctuary.
On stage will be Canadian guitarist Eric Chenaux (11 AM) and Polish performer Antonina Nowacka (3 PM). Lunch with bread, cheeses, and pasta is provided by GAM Sant'Emiliano. In case of rain, the concerts will be moved to the Theatre of San Faustino in Sarezzo.
Programme BAO Music Festival 2026
Sunday, July 12, 2026
- 9:00 AM — Guided trekking departing from Lumezzane, with environmental guides, to the Sanctuary of Sant'Emiliano
- 11:00 AM — Concert by Eric Chenaux (Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter)
- Lunch with bread, cheeses, and pasta by GAM Sant'Emiliano
- 3:00 PM — Concert by Antonina Nowacka (Polish vocal performer)
In case of rain, the concerts will be moved to the Theatre of San Faustino in Sarezzo and the trekking will be cancelled.
Highlights BAO Music Festival 2026
The concerts by Eric Chenaux and Antonina Nowacka in the setting of the Sanctuary of Sant'Emiliano, reached by guided trekking.
Prices BAO Music Festival 2026
Practical information — BAO Music Festival
How to get there
The Sanctuary of Sant'Emiliano is located in the mountains above Sarezzo, in Valle Trompia (province of Brescia). It is reached by the guided trek starting from Lumezzane; in case of rain, the concerts will be moved to the Theatre of San Faustino in Sarezzo and the excursion will be cancelled.
Tickets
Both concerts: 15 euros full price, 10 euros reduced (under 25/over 65/students), 1 euro for Sarezzo residents. Single concert: 10 euros full price, 5 euros reduced, 1 euro for residents. Presale on Dice.fm; booking recommended.
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Where does it take place — BAO Music Festival
Santuario di Sant'Emiliano
Santuario di Sant'Emiliano, 25068 Sarezzo