Festival Duro
Two evenings of rock and solidarity in Modena, in memory of Oleg
About Festival Duro
A rock festival in the heart of Modena
Festival Duro is a live music review that animates the Arena Wave Music at Via Ancona 6, in Modena, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Conceived as a celebration for rock lovers in all its forms, the festival brings together emerging and established local bands for evenings of outdoor concerts, energy, and adrenaline. Over the years, it has become an anticipated event for the music scene in the municipality of Modena and the entire province.
An event born from a memory
Festival Duro was born in memory of Oleg Egon Brando Salvino, a musician and singer from Carpi who passed away in December 2022 at the age of 44, a well-known figure in the local rock scene. His friends, musicians, and bands who knew him chose to honor his passion and energy by creating an event that keeps his memory alive through the music he loved.
Music and solidarity
The festival has a strong charitable dimension: during the evenings, donations are collected for Nordoff Robbins Italia – Modena branch, an organization that uses music as a therapeutic tool for relationship and growth for the most vulnerable. Music therapy thus becomes the thread that links the tribute to Oleg, the passion for rock, and social commitment, in an event where having fun also means doing good.
The arena experience
The Arena Wave Music hosts the main stage and an internal food & drink area with options for everyone, including vegetarian and vegan choices, as well as craft stalls. Admission is free: anyone can participate and support the cause with a donation. The atmosphere is typical of open-air rock festivals in the Emilia summer, made of guitars, community, and the desire to be together.
An event of the Emilia summer
As part of the rich calendar of festivals and reviews that characterize Modena during the summer months, Festival Duro represents an opportunity to discover the vibrancy of the local independent music scene. An evening (or two) dedicated to rock, in a city that has linked much of its identity to music and engines.
Festival Duro — edition 2026
Festival Duro 2026: two evenings of rock
The 2026 edition, the fourth, marked a turning point: for the first time, Festival Duro was spread over two consecutive evenings, Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, at the Arena Wave Music on Via Ancona 6 in Modena. Eight bands took turns on stage, offering various shades of rock.
Program and line-up
On Friday, June 5, the headliner band Post Credits took the stage, accompanied by BeeFolkee, Rik Sorci & 999, and Frankie J Project. On Saturday, June 6, the headliners were Fakir Thongs, with Castelnuovo Rancore, Binge Drinkers, and Faro's. The area opened and music started around 7 PM.
Admission and solidarity
Admission was free, with an indoor food & drink area (including vegetarian and vegan options) and craft stalls. During the evenings, donations were collected for Nordoff Robbins Italia – Modena branch.
Programme Festival Duro 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
- Post Credits (headliner)
- BeeFolkee
- Rik Sorci & 999
- Frankie J Project
Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Fakir Thongs (headliner)
- Castelnuovo Rancore
- Binge Drinkers
- Faro's
Area opens and music starts around 7 PM. Indoor food & drink area.
Highlights Festival Duro 2026
- Fourth edition, first time over two evenings
- Eight live rock bands at Arena Wave Music
- Free admission and food & drink area
- Donations for Nordoff Robbins Italia – Modena branch
Prices Festival Duro 2026
Practical information — Festival Duro
Where
Arena Wave Music, Via Ancona 6, 41122 Modena (Emilia-Romagna).
How to get there
By train: Modena station, well-connected from Bologna and Milan on the railway line; from the station, reach the area by public transport or taxi. By car: from the A1 motorway, exit at Modena Nord or Modena Sud, following signs for the city. It is advisable to check parking availability near the arena.
Admission and times
Free admission. Area opens and music starts in the evening (around 7 PM). Indoor food & drink area with vegetarian and vegan options available.
Solidarity
During the event, you can support Nordoff Robbins Italia – Modena branch with a donation. For the updated program and details, consult the official website and social media channels of the festival.
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