Etétrad – International Festival of New Traditional Music
The new traditional music of the world between Aosta and Fénis
About Etétrad
World Traditional Music in the Aosta Valley
Etétrad is the International Festival of New Traditional Music of the Aosta Valley: five days of concerts, dances, and workshops that transform Aosta and the village of Fénis into a crossroads of European musical traditions. The festival celebrates folk music reinterpreted in a contemporary key, where accordions, hurdy-gurdies, bagpipes, and violins dialogue with new sounds.
A Three-Year Project Around Mont Blanc
The festival has embarked on a three-year narrative journey that links its editions to Mont Blanc and the territories that share its cultural and ethnomusicological dynamics: France, Switzerland, and finally Italy. After focusing on France, the 2026 edition will highlight productions from Switzerland, promoting exchange between cross-border Alpine cultures.
More Than Just Concerts
Etétrad is a total experience: alongside the evening concerts, there are workshops for ensemble music, singing, and dancing, areas dedicated to children, food and wine presentations of Aosta Valley products, and an exhibition on traditional lutherie, showcasing the artisanal construction of instruments from yesterday and today. It is possible to stay overnight in tents in the camping area set up near the festival.
Fénis, The Medieval Heart
After the opening evening in Aosta, the festival moves to Fénis, famous for its medieval castle, one of the most picturesque in the Aosta Valley. The village setting amplifies the festival's atmosphere, with popular dances in the squares and concerts under the walls.
Etétrad — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Etétrad is the 28th and takes place from August 25 to 29. The opening evening is in Aosta on August 25, while from August 26 to 29 the festival focuses on Fénis. This year's theme is dedicated to Swiss productions, the second stage of the three-year journey 2025-2027 linking the festival to the Mont Blanc territories. In addition to concerts, there will be music, singing, and dance workshops, children's areas, food and wine presentations, and an exhibition on traditional lutherie.
Programme Etétrad 2026
Tuesday, August 25 — Preview in Aosta
- Opening evening in the center of Aosta with concert and dances (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Wednesday, August 26 to Saturday, August 29 — Fénis
- Evening concerts, popular dances in the village squares
- Workshops for ensemble music, traditional singing, and dancing
- Spaces and activities for children
- Presentations and tastings of Aosta Valley products
- Exhibition on traditional lutherie
Announced Artists
Among the names on the official poster for the 2026 edition: Beat Bouet Trio, Blowzabella, La Fanfare du Loup, Orchestre Alpestre, Panighiröl, Violons Volants, and numerous other musicians linked to European folk traditions. The complete program with times and venues is published on the official festival website.
Highlights Etétrad 2026
Prices Etétrad 2026
Practical information — Etétrad
How to Get There
Aosta is accessible via the A5 Turin-Aosta motorway and by train. Fénis is about 15 km from the regional capital, along the SS26 state road. During the festival, a tent camping area is available near the venue.
Tickets and Info
Tickets are on sale on the official website's online store. For information: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Etétrad
Aosta e Fénis