DeMusicAssisi – Festival di Musica Medievale
Umbria's first medieval music festival, in the heart of Assisi
About DeMusicAssisi
The Middle Ages that play again
DeMusicAssisi is the medieval music festival of Assisi (province of Perugia, in Umbria), presented as the first event of its kind in the region. The event aims to bring to light the splendor of the so-called "dark ages" of history, returning the musical richness of the Middle Ages to the public through concerts, conferences, and shows spread throughout the historic centre.
A festival spread across palaces and churches
The programme alternates concerts by the best early music ensembles, conferences and seminars on medieval artistic disciplines, itinerant shows, an exhibition-market of ancient lutherie, educational workshops, and a tavern with traditional tastings. The main venues are the Palazzo Monte Frumentario, the Sala delle Logge in Piazza del Comune, the Resonars Academy, and the historic churches of the city.
Great names in early music
Among the protagonists of the various editions are ensembles of absolute importance on the international scene, starting with the renowned Ensemble Micrologus, as well as groups such as La Manticora, Fragmenta, Exsurge Domine, Dramsam, Korymbos, and Exaquier. The artistic direction is curated by the Academy of Ancient Arts Resonars, under the patronage of the Municipality of Assisi.
DeMusicAssisi — edition 2026
The 4th edition of DeMusicAssisi takes place from August 4 to 9, 2026, in the historic centre of Assisi, with the theme "Gloriosus Franciscus". The festival is dedicated to the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' death and his relationship with medieval music in all its forms, between the 13th and 15th centuries.
The musical journey starts from Assisi, from Umbria and central Italy, reaching distant lands, from Northern Europe to the Middle East, touching upon the great themes dear to Franciscanism. Artistic direction by the Academy of Ancient Arts Resonars, under the patronage of the Municipality of Assisi.
Programme DeMusicAssisi 2026
August 4-9, 2026 — "Gloriosus Franciscus"
Six days of concerts, conferences, seminars, and exhibitions in the historic centre of Assisi, dedicated to the relationship between Saint Francis and medieval music (13th-15th centuries).
- Concerts by early music ensembles in historic churches and palaces
- Conferences and seminars on medieval artistic disciplines
- Itinerant shows, lutherie exhibition-market, and medieval tavern
Infopoint open daily (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) at Palazzo Monte Frumentario (entrance from Vicolo degli Esposti) and Sala delle Logge in Piazza del Comune.
The detailed programme with ensemble names, times, and venues for individual concerts will be published on the festival's official website.
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Practical information — DeMusicAssisi
How to get there
The festival venues are located in the historic centre of Assisi (Palazzo Monte Frumentario, Sala delle Logge in Piazza del Comune, and city churches). The city is reachable by train (Assisi-Santa Maria degli Angeli station, with a bus to the centre) and by car via the SS75.
Information
During the festival, an infopoint is available for the programme and bookings. For information: Accademia Resonars (tel. +39 371 5541366) and the Assisi tourist information office.
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Where does it take place — DeMusicAssisi
Palazzo Monte Frumentario, Sala delle Logge e centro storico di Assisi
Piazza del Comune, 06081 Assisi