BOEM Festival

A festival by the sea just a stone's throw from Genoa

The BOEM Festival takes place in Bogliasco, a seaside village on the Riviera di Levante in the province of Genoa, just beyond the city. The setting is among the most evocative a music festival could wish for: the village's pier and beach, with pastel-colored houses clinging to the hillside and the Ligurian Sea in front. Here, every summer, a curious and passionate audience gathers for three days of music from sunset to midnight.

Indie and electronic, beyond genres

BOEM defines itself as an independent, countercultural, and ethical festival, designed to discover new music beyond genres, trends, and prejudices. The lineup mixes electronic, indie, ambient sounds, and DJ sets, featuring Italian and international artists who alternate between experimental and danceable music. The two stages overlooking the water—the pier stage and the beach stage—allow you to move from one concert to another without ever losing sight of the sea.

Free and open to all

One of BOEM's most beloved aspects is its accessibility: admission is free and no booking is required. You can arrive in the afternoon, take a dip, stop for an aperitif, and stay until late listening to music with your feet in the sand. It is this blend of informality, musical quality, and landscape that makes the festival a small gem of the Ligurian summer season.

Bogliasco and the Riviera di Levante

Bogliasco is the gateway to the Golfo Paradiso and the Portofino Park: an ideal starting point for those who want to combine music with walks in the hills, trails towards Pieve and Sori, and the coastal cliffs. The festival enhances the village and its seafront, transforming the small municipality into a hub for the independent music scene for a few days.