Bivio Art Festival
Two evenings of music and art in the heart of Offida
About Bivio Art Festival
A festival born from the grassroots in Offida
The Bivio Art Festival (BAF) is one of the most genuine cultural realities in the Municipality of Offida, a medieval village in the province of Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region. Conceived, self-funded, and created by a group of young volunteers from the Associazione Ricreativa Miriam, the festival was born in 2016 with a simple yet ambitious idea: to transform a neighborhood area into a shared, welcoming, and accessible cultural space for everyone.
The setting is the Parco Cesare Gabrielli, a green lung that for two July evenings fills with music, colors, and people. Here, 'bivio' (crossroads) is not just a name: it's the concept of a crossroads where musical genres, artistic languages, and different generations meet and influence each other.
Music, art, and territory
The BAF program combines live concerts by Italian and international artists with performative art moments: theatrical shows, live painting sessions, and installations that animate the park and transform its spaces into widespread creative stages. Over the years, the festival has hosted artists such as Neri Marcorè, GANG, and Grupo Compay Segundo, alternating niche proposals with more popular acts, but always with careful curation and a recognizable identity.
Free entry, community, and sustainability
Entry has always been free: a deliberate choice, consistent with the festival's mission to be a truly open and inclusive cultural project. BAF has made sustainability a concrete value, with initiatives like reusable glasses illustrated by artists and editorial projects dedicated to music. Attention to the ecological footprint and the community dimension makes the festival much more than a concert series: it's a people-centered experience.
The 2026 anniversary
In 2026, the Bivio Art Festival reaches its tenth edition, scheduled for July 15th and 16th. An important anniversary for an event that has grown step by step, always remaining true to its original spirit, and is now firmly established in the summer calendar of Offida and the Piceno area.
Bivio Art Festival — edition 2026
The tenth edition of the Bivio Art Festival is scheduled for July 15th and 16th, 2026, at Parco Cesare Gabrielli in Offida. A special anniversary for the event promoted by the Associazione Ricreativa Miriam, which once again this year confirms its free formula and its identity as an independent festival that intertwines music, art, territory, community, and sustainability.
The two evenings of the anniversary will be, as tradition dictates, curated and accessible: not just a celebration of the past, but an opportunity to offer the public quality live performances and artistic moments.
Programme Bivio Art Festival 2026
Wednesday, July 15th
The opening evening of the anniversary is entrusted to Savana Funk, one of the most original live bands on the Italian scene. Formed in Bologna in 2015, they blend funk, rock, blues, and African music into a physical and driving sound, built around their stage presence. Over the years, they have performed at festivals like Jova Beach Party, Firenze Rocks, and Sziget Festival, collaborating with artists such as Willie Peyote and Gaudi.
Thursday, July 16th
The program for the second evening, other participating artists, and planned artistic activities will be announced in future official updates from the organizers.
As in previous editions, in addition to concerts, there will be performative art moments, live painting, and installations animating the park's spaces.
Highlights Bivio Art Festival 2026
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Where
Parco Cesare Gabrielli, Offida (AP), in the Marche region. The village can be reached by car from the A14 motorway exit of San Benedetto del Tronto, continuing towards the Piceno hinterland (about 25 km).
Admission
Admission to the festival is free on both evenings.
Contacts
For updated information on the program and schedule, follow the official social media channels (Facebook and Instagram @bivioartfestival) or write to [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Bivio Art Festival
Parco Cesare Gabrielli
Parco Cesare Gabrielli, 63073 Offida