E...state in riva al Serio
Summer evenings of music, theatre, and cabaret in the square of Casale Cremasco
About E...state in riva al Serio
A summer festival under the Cremasco stars
In Casale Cremasco-Vidolasco, a small Municipality in the Province of Cremona nestled along the course of the Serio river, summer has its own fixed ritual. It's called "E...state in riva al Serio" and it's the cultural festival that, for over ten editions, has enlivened the Saturday evenings of July and August in the Municipal square. Music, theatre, and cabaret alternate in a programme designed for families and for those who want to spend a summer evening outdoors without spending a euro.
The stage in the square
The shows take place in the Municipal square, the heart of the town, always starting at 9:15 PM. In case of bad weather, the festival moves to the theatre hall of the oratory, so that no event is missed. The artistic direction curates a varied programme each year, capable of ranging from opera to cabaret, from light-hearted theatre to swing.
A programme that mixes genres
The strength of the festival lies in its variety. In recent editions, there have been shows of opera in the square, comedies brought by theatre companies also from outside the province, swing evenings, and events entrusted to local singing schools, with young students as protagonists. A balance between culture, entertainment, and the enhancement of local realities that makes each Saturday different from the previous one.
Free and for everyone
The distinctive feature of "E...state in riva al Serio" is the free admission to all shows, a choice that the Municipality has always maintained to make culture accessible to anyone. It is this popular formula, combined with the setting of the square on summer evenings, that has made the festival an anticipated event in the lower Cremasco region.
E...state in riva al Serio — edition 2026
The 2026 edition confirms the tried-and-tested formula of the festival: every Saturday evening in July and August, the Municipal square of Casale Cremasco-Vidolasco hosts a different show, starting at 9:15 PM. As always, the programme alternates opera, light-hearted theatre, cabaret, swing, and performances by local singing schools. In case of bad weather, events are held in the oratory's theatre hall.
Admission is free. The detailed schedule of shows will be published by the Municipality at the beginning of summer.
Programme E...state in riva al Serio 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition, including the schedule of individual shows and guests, will be released by the Municipality of Casale Cremasco-Vidolasco in the weeks preceding the start of the festival. The structure, consolidated in recent editions, includes a show every Saturday evening in July and August at 9:15 PM in the Municipal square, alternating:
- Opera in the square evenings;
- Light-hearted theatre with guest companies also from outside the province;
- Cabaret and swing music;
- Performances by local singing schools.
For the updated schedule, please refer to the official channels of the Municipality.
Highlights E...state in riva al Serio 2026
- Shows every Saturday evening in July and August in the Municipal square
- Mix of opera, theatre, cabaret, and swing
- Free admission to all events
Prices E...state in riva al Serio 2026
Practical information — E...state in riva al Serio
Where
Piazza del Comune, Casale Cremasco-Vidolasco (CR). In case of bad weather, the shows are held in the theatre hall of the oratory.
When
Every Saturday evening in July and August, starting at 9:15 PM.
How to get there
Casale Cremasco-Vidolasco is located in the lower Cremasco region, a few kilometres from Crema. By car, it can be reached from the former provincial road connecting Crema to Soncino; the nearest train stations are in the Crema area.
Admission
Free for all shows.
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Where does it take place — E...state in riva al Serio
Piazza del Comune
Piazza del Comune, 26010 Casale Cremasco-Vidolasco