Cagli delle Musiche

A night of diffused music in the heart of Cagli

There is an event that, for almost thirty years, has closed the summer season in Cagli, an elegant town in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in the Marche region. It is Cagli delle Musiche, an event created in 1996 by the Pro Loco of Cagli that has made music the common thread of an evening unlike any other. No single stage and no audience seating: here the public walks, lets themselves be guided by the sounds, and discovers, corner after corner, the most evocative side of the village.

The formula: a sound walk

The idea is both simple and original. For one night, the historic center becomes a large open-air stage, where several musical groups perform simultaneously in different parts of the city. You move from one square to another, from a courtyard to an alley, and at each stop, the genre changes: classical, folk, rock, baroque, jazz, Celtic music, up to the exhilarating Salento pizzica. It is this mixture of sounds, chasing each other through the streets, that creates the unique atmosphere of the evening.

The festival's locations

The geography of the event is that of the Cagli village itself. Among the spaces that have hosted artists over the years are the Salone degli Stemmi, where the evening often begins, and then Piazza del Teatro, Piazza San Francesco, the Courtyard of Palazzo Mochi-Zamperoli, the Atrium of Palazzo Tiranni, the Courtyard of the Palazzo Comunale, and Piazzetta Siccardi. The grand finale is reserved for Piazza Matteotti, the heart of the city, where the concluding concert is held, drawing the public in late at night.

Not just concerts

Accompanying the music are also street performers and markets that liven up the streets, making the evening a widespread celebration for all ages. Over the years, the event has also hosted charity stalls, such as that of the non-profit association Sottosopra in support of projects in Malawi, a sign of the link between the event and the local community.

A tradition of the Municipality of Cagli

Organized by the Pro Loco with the patronage of the Municipality of Cagli, the festival has established itself as one of the classics of the Cagli summer. Admission is free and the event is usually scheduled for the third Saturday of August: the ideal opportunity to discover a Marche village of rare beauty by simply letting yourself be guided by the notes.