Festival di Villa Arconati
Edition 2026 Music Jazz Classical

Festival di Villa Arconati

Music, theatre, and cinema in the historic gardens of the "Versailles of Milan"

Bollate — Milano (215) Since 1989
Dates 02 Jul โ€” 15 Jul 2026
Location Bollate (215)
Prices โ€”
Status Confirmed

About Festival di Villa Arconati

In the historic gardens of Villa Arconati, the "little Versailles" on the outskirts of Milan, one of Lombardy's most beloved multidisciplinary festivals takes place every July. Concerts, theatre, and documentary cinema alternate in a baroque setting of rare beauty, in Castellazzo di Bollate. Now in its 38th edition, the Festival di Villa Arconati blends genres and languages: from the flamenco of the Gipsy Kings to the piano music of Giovanni Allevi, from the jazz of Paolo Fresu to the singer-songwriter style of Pacifico and Arisa, up to documentaries dedicated to the greats of Italian music.

A festival in the Versailles of Milan

The Festival di Villa Arconati is one of the most prestigious summer events in the Metropolitan City of Milan. It takes place in the historic gardens of Villa Arconati, in Castellazzo di Bollate, a 17th-century residence nicknamed the "little Versailles" for its parterres, fountains, and baroque architecture. The setting makes every concert a unique experience, under the Lombard summer stars.

A multidisciplinary program

Now in its 38th edition, the festival has always been multi-genre: gypsy music, jazz, Italian singer-songwriters, theatre, and documentary cinema coexist in a lineup that changes every evening. A balance between popular big names and auteur proposals has made Villa Arconati a reference point for the Milanese and Lombard public.

The protagonists of 2026

The 2026 program ranges from the flamenco of the Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo to the piano music of Giovanni Allevi, from the voice of Arisa to the tribute to David Bowie by Paolo Fresu, from the civic theatre of Stefano Massini to the singer-songwriter style of Pacifico, up to the docufilm on Pino Daniele and the Brazilian music of Gilsons/Selton. A journey through genres and languages in the heart of the Groane Park.

Festival di Villa Arconati โ€” edition 2026

The 38th edition of the Festival di Villa Arconati takes place from July 2 to 15, 2026, in the historic gardens of the villa in Castellazzo di Bollate. The lineup features Gipsy Kings, Giovanni Allevi, Arisa, Paolo Fresu (tribute to Bowie), Stefano Massini, Pacifico, a documentary on Pino Daniele, and the Brazilian artists Gilsons/Selton.

The 38th edition of the Festival di Villa Arconati takes place from July 2 to 15, 2026, in the historic gardens of Villa Arconati, in Castellazzo di Bollate.

A multidisciplinary lineup that alternates gypsy music, piano, jazz, singer-songwriters, theatre, and documentary cinema, in the evocative baroque setting of the Milanese "little Versailles".

Programme Festival di Villa Arconati 2026

Program โ€” Villa Arconati, July 2026

  • Thursday, July 2 โ€” Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo
  • Friday, July 3 โ€” Giovanni Allevi
  • Tuesday, July 7 โ€” Arisa
  • Wednesday, July 8 โ€” Heroes. Tribute to David Bowie with Paolo Fresu, John De Leo, Filippo Vignato, Francesco Diodati, Francesco Ponticelli, and Christian Meyer
  • Friday, July 10 โ€” Stefano Massini, The Power of Symbol
  • Sunday, July 12 โ€” Pacifico
  • Monday, July 13 โ€” Pino Daniele. Nero a metร  (docufilm with mini live by Chiarรจ)
  • Wednesday, July 15 โ€” Gilsons/Selton (Brazilian music)

Highlights Festival di Villa Arconati 2026

Gipsy Kings, Giovanni Allevi, Arisa, Paolo Fresu with the tribute to Bowie, Stefano Massini, and Pacifico in the baroque gardens of Villa Arconati.

Prices Festival di Villa Arconati 2026

Tickets are paid, varying per show, available through the festival's official channels and pre-sales.

Practical information — Festival di Villa Arconati

When

From July 2 to 15, 2026, in the evening.

Where

Villa Arconati, Castellazzo di Bollate (MI). Concerts are held in the historic gardens of the villa.

Tickets

Paid, varying for each show; available through the festival's official channels and pre-sale circuits.

How to get there

Villa Arconati is located in Castellazzo di Bollate, reachable by car from the A52 Tangenziale Nord and the SS233 Varesina; a shuttle service is usually active during the festival. The nearest train station is Bollate (suburban line S1).

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Where does it take place โ€” Festival di Villa Arconati

Villa Arconati (Castellazzo di Bollate)

Villa Arconati, Castellazzo di Bollate, 20021 Bollate

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Festival di Villa Arconati in brief

Music Jazz Classical French chanson World music Theater Documentary Outdoor Multidisciplinary International Milano

History of Festival di Villa Arconati