Festival Internazionale Organistico "Città di Este"
Six organ concerts in the historic churches of Este
About Festival Organistico Città di Este
A new festival for Este, city of music
The International Organ Festival "Città di Este" debuts in 2026 with its first edition: a series of six concerts spread between March and May in the historic churches of Este (province of Padua). The project aims to enhance the historical instruments of the area and establish Este as a musical centre open to the international scene.
While the Cathedral restores its organ
The festival begins concurrently with the restoration of the monumental organ of the Cathedral of Santa Tecla: a way to keep the city's organ tradition alive during the renovation period, offering the public a musical journey through the various historical instruments in Este's churches.
Great masters and new generations
The series brings together internationally renowned artists and young local musicians, with a particular focus on new generations through the involvement of the "Città di Este" Philharmonic Orchestra, formed by students and musicians from the area. Admission is free to all concerts, a choice that reflects the administration's and the Parish of Santa Tecla's desire to make great music accessible to everyone.
Festival Organistico Città di Este — edition 2026
The 1st International Organ Festival "Città di Este" features six concerts between March and May 2026, hosted in various churches of Este concurrently with the restoration of the monumental organ of the Cathedral of Santa Tecla. The series alternates internationally renowned organists and young local musicians, with the involvement of the "Città di Este" Philharmonic Orchestra. All concerts are free admission.
Programme Festival Organistico Città di Este 2026
Concert Calendar
- March 28 — Levente Kuzma (organ), Church of San Girolamo
- April 10 — Angelika Rzewuska (soprano) and Mateusz Rzewuski (organ)
- April 24 — Fabio Zappon (organ)
- May 1 — Jean Christophe Geiser (organ)
- May 23, 9 PM — "Città di Este" Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by David Mazzacan, with Andrea Albertin on the organ, Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie
A program of six concerts in total; free admission to all events.
Highlights Festival Organistico Città di Este 2026
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Practical information — Festival Organistico Città di Este
When and where
From March to May 2026, in various churches of Este (PD): Church of San Girolamo, Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and others.
How to get here
Este is located at the foot of the Euganean Hills, south of Padua. By train: Este station on the Mantua-Monselice line. By car: from the A13 or via the Euganean Hills roads.
Admission
Free admission to all concerts.
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Where does it take place — Festival Organistico Città di Este
Chiese di Este (San Girolamo, Santa Maria delle Grazie e altre)
Chiese di Este, 35042 Este