Denno Summer
The summer cultural festival in the village of Val di Non
About Denno Summer
A summer of culture in Denno
Denno Summer is the summer cultural festival of the small town of Denno, a village in the Val di Non in the province of Trento, in the heart of the Trentino-Alto Adige region. For over a month, from early July to the second half of August, the village transforms into a widespread stage: squares, the courtyards of historic buildings, and even a high-altitude mountain pasture become the setting for concerts, shows, screenings, and meetings, all free and open to residents and visitors alike.
A multidisciplinary program
The festival is designed for audiences of all ages and weaves together different artistic languages. Throughout the evenings, there is a rotation of concerts by international ensembles, theatrical performances dedicated to civic themes and legality, outdoor film screenings featuring auteur films and family animations, as well as literary paths, readings, and creative workshops for children.
- Chamber music concerts and international sound performances
- Theatrical shows and readings on civic engagement
- Outdoor cinema for adults and families
- Aperitifs in the mountain pasture with live music, set against the backdrop of the Brenta Dolomites
- Artistic workshops and activities for children
Widespread venues between village and mountains
The events take place in the most picturesque spots of Denno: Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, Piazzetta Belfanti, Piazzetta San Giovanni, the courtyards of Palazzo Paternoster and Palazzo Parisi, Parco Zadra, and, at a higher altitude, Malga Arza at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites. In case of bad weather, appointments are moved to the school auditorium, keeping the same times.
A community project
Denno Summer was born from the collaboration between the Pro Loco of Denno and the Department of Cultural Activities of the Municipality of Denno, with the support of the Cassa Rurale and the collaboration of the Volunteer Fire Department. Over the years, the festival has involved local entities such as the Musicanti Nonesi, the bands of the Lower Val di Non, and local cultural associations, confirming itself as a hallmark of the Val di Non summer and a way to experience the village and its traditions in a new light.
Denno Summer — edition 2026
Denno Summer 2026
The 2026 edition of the festival kicks off on Friday, July 10th with the inauguration of the exhibition Alcide De Gasperi, Album Trentino in the town hall atrium (5:00 PM) and, in the evening, with an international-flavored concert by the Lakshmi Trio in the courtyard of Palazzo Paternoster. The calendar continues until Sunday, August 23rd, alternating theater, music, cinema, and readings in the most beautiful spots of Denno.
Main events
- July 17th – Theatrical show Disonorata. Le mafie non uccidono le donne in Piazzetta Belfanti
- July 19th – Aperitif in the mountain pasture with Dirty Krcma at Malga Arza, in the setting of the Brenta Dolomites
- July 24th – Chamber music concert Note di Mezza Estate in the courtyard of Palazzo Parisi
- July 25th – Tra Terra e Cielo: children's workshop and theatrical show in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
- July 28th – In viaggio con… Don Chisciotte, featuring readings, music, and storytelling
- July 31st and August 4th – Outdoor cinema in Piazzetta Belfanti (La Cima and the animated film Migration)
- August 7th – Un Concerto da Film with the Musicanti Nonesi and the Band of the Lower Val di Non Municipalities
- August 22nd – Calici in Piazzetta, aperitif and specialties with the Cosmopolitan Duo in Piazzetta San Giovanni
- August 23rd – Reading Assedi. Un diario di guerra with Rai journalist Lucia Goracci, in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
Programme Denno Summer 2026
2026 Program
- Fri, July 10, 5 PM – Exhibition inauguration "Alcide De Gasperi, Album Trentino", town hall atrium
- Fri, July 10, 9 PM – Lakshmi Trio concert, Palazzo Paternoster courtyard
- Fri, July 17, 9 PM – Theater "Disonorata. Le mafie non uccidono le donne", Piazzetta Belfanti
- Sun, July 19, 4 PM – Aperitif in the mountain pasture with Dirty Krcma, Malga Arza
- Fri, July 24, 9 PM – Chamber music "Note di Mezza Estate", Palazzo Parisi courtyard
- Sat, July 25 – "Tra Terra e Cielo": children's workshop and theater show, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
- Tue, July 28, 9 PM – "In viaggio con… Don Chisciotte", Palazzo Parisi courtyard
- Fri, July 31, 9 PM – Screening "La Cima", Piazzetta Belfanti
- Tue, Aug 4, 9 PM – Animated film "Migration", Piazzetta Belfanti
- Fri, Aug 7, 9 PM – "Un Concerto da Film" with Musicanti Nonesi and the Band of the Lower Val di Non Municipalities, Piazzetta Belfanti
- Thu, Aug 13, 2 PM-6 PM – Artistic workshop "Transform the Object" (ages 6-10), Parco Zadra
- Sat, Aug 22, 7 PM – "Calici in Piazzetta" with Cosmopolitan Duo, Piazzetta San Giovanni
- Sun, Aug 23, 9 PM – Reading "Assedi. Un diario di guerra" with Lucia Goracci, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
Highlights Denno Summer 2026
Prices Denno Summer 2026
Practical information — Denno Summer
How to get there
Denno is located in Val di Non, in the province of Trento. By car from the A22 Brenner motorway, take the San Michele all'Adige-Mezzocorona exit, then the SS43 towards Val di Non. The nearest train station is served by the Trento-Malè-Mezzana line.
Admission
All festival events are free of charge. Performances take place outdoors in the squares and courtyards of the historic center; in case of bad weather, they are moved to the school auditorium at the same times.
Information
Program and updates are available from the Municipality of Denno and the local Pro Loco.
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Piazze e cortili del centro storico