Bum Bum Festival
Edition 2026 Music Rock French chanson

Bum Bum Festival

Eleven nights of free concerts, since 1993 in Trescore Balneario

Trescore Balneario — Bergamo (016) Since 1993
Dates 20 Aug — 30 Aug 2026
Location Trescore Balneario (016)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Bum Bum Festival

At Parco Le Stanze in Trescore Balneario, in the province of Bergamo, the Bum Bum Festival is one of the most important free-entry music festivals in Northern Italy. Founded in 1993 and managed entirely by volunteers, it offers eleven nights of free concerts every summer, with a particular focus on musical quality and solidarity. Over a hundred Italian and international artists have graced its stage, from Subsonica to Modena City Ramblers.

The free festival that has endured since 1993

The Bum Bum Festival is a true institution of the Lombard music scene. It takes place in Trescore Balneario, a municipality in the Val Cavallina in the province of Bergamo, at Parco Le Stanze, and since 1993 it has pursued an against-the-grain mission: to offer a major music festival completely free of charge. "100% FREE. 100% FUN" is the motto that accompanies it, summarizing the spirit of one of the most beloved events in Northern Italy.

Volunteering and musical quality

What makes the Bum Bum Festival special is its nature: it is organized and managed entirely by volunteers, driven by a passion for music and a strong commitment to solidarity. This model allows for free entry and affordable food and drink prices, in a well-maintained setting that has attracted a large and loyal audience over the years.

Over a hundred artists on stage

Over its editions, the festival has hosted more than a hundred Italian and international artists, including prominent names in Italian music such as Subsonica, Modena City Ramblers, Elio e le Storie Tese, and Negrita. The lineup spans various genres and offerings, always maintaining a high focus on quality and variety, with particular attention to the rock and singer-songwriter scene.

A celebration for the community

The concerts are held at Parco Le Stanze, with gates opening in the late afternoon and shows starting in the evening. The Bum Bum Festival is much more than a concert series: it is a meeting place for the Val Cavallina area and the entire province of Bergamo, capable of uniting music, social commitment, and conviviality over eleven summer nights.

Bum Bum Festival — edition 2026

The 33rd edition of the Bum Bum Festival takes place from August 20 to 30, 2026, at Parco Le Stanze in Trescore Balneario. Eleven nights of free concerts, with gates opening at 7:00 PM and shows starting at 9:00 PM. The lineup will be announced by the organizers in the weeks prior.

The 33rd edition of the Bum Bum Festival returns to Parco Le Stanze in Trescore Balneario (Bergamo) from August 20 to 30, 2026, with eleven nights of completely free concerts. True to its "100% FREE. 100% FUN" spirit, the festival confirms the formula that has made it one of the most beloved in Northern Italy.

Gates open from 7:00 PM and concerts start at 9:00 PM; on Sundays, there's also lunch service (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM). The detailed lineup is communicated by the organizers shortly before the event. Special events include "Metal for Emergency," a charity evening dedicated to the metal scene.

Programme Bum Bum Festival 2026

The detailed lineup for the 33rd edition will be announced by the organizers on their official channels shortly before the event, with no invented names.

Usual structure of the event:

  • Eleven evenings of concerts from August 20 to 30
  • Gates open from 7:00 PM; concerts from 9:00 PM
  • Sundays also open for lunch (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
  • "Metal for Emergency 2026" evening dedicated to the metal scene (late August)
  • Affordable food and drinks and a selection of craft beers

Highlights Bum Bum Festival 2026

  • Eleven nights of free concerts
  • "Metal for Emergency" charity evening
  • Festival managed entirely by volunteers

Prices Bum Bum Festival 2026

<p>Completely free admission to all evenings. Glass bottles are prohibited in the park.</p>

Practical information — Bum Bum Festival

When

Eleven nights between the second half and the end of August (2026 edition: August 20-30).

Where

Parco Le Stanze, Trescore Balneario (BG), Val Cavallina.

Times

Gates open from 7:00 PM; concerts from 9:00 PM. On Sundays, also open for lunch (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM).

Admission

Completely free. Bringing glass bottles into the park is prohibited. Food and drinks available at affordable prices and a selection of craft beers.

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Where does it take place — Bum Bum Festival

Parco Le Stanze

Parco Le Stanze, 24069 Trescore Balneario

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Bum Bum Festival in brief

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History of Bum Bum Festival