Francesco Alviti Festival
The music and friendship festival of Ceccano, in memory of Francesco Alviti
About Alviti Festival
A festival born from friendship
The Francesco Alviti Festival is the premier musical and cultural event in Ceccano, a town in the Province of Frosinone, in the heart of the Ciociaria area and the Lazio region. The festival was established to honour Francesco Alviti, a young local percussionist who passed away in 2009 after a long illness. Friends and fellow musicians who knew him wanted to transform that bond into an annual celebration of music and friendship, now in its eighteenth year.
Piazza San Giovanni, a stage under the stars
The hub of the festival is Piazza San Giovanni, with its Collegiate Church of San Giovanni Battista, which welcomes the public every evening for free concerts, shows, and meetings. The festival extends to the Corte dei de' Ceccano and other historic town centre venues, creating a journey that intertwines music, history, and local heritage.
A broad and multidisciplinary programme
The schedule ranges from classical music to folklore, and from opera to theatre, involving both local and national musical institutions. Each edition features dozens of events with orchestras, rock bands, theatre groups, opera and pop singers, accordionists and bandoneon players, poets, and reciters, alongside moments dedicated to history and art. The artistic direction is led by Mauro Gizzi, a key figure from the Licinio Refice Conservatory of Frosinone.
- Classical and sacred music: classical quintets, organ concerts, and works such as Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Te Deum performed by the Josquin Des Pres Choir.
- Youth bands and choirs: ensembles from Ferentino, the Amaseno Harmony Show Band, and local school ensembles.
- Theatre and poetry: theatre festivals, reinterpretations of classics, and literary awards in collaboration with local associations.
- History and identity: meetings on the Annales Ceccanenses and the medieval court of the de' Ceccano family.
A project looking towards the youth
In 2026, the Francesco Alviti Festival is part of the broader regional project Vibrazioni - Le Feste di Ceccano, supported by the Lazio Region. This project complements the historic festival with the newly launched Sismica Festival, dedicated to young talent, emerging bands, crossover ensembles, poetry slams, and choreographic performances. It is a significant investment in live culture that confirms Ceccano as one of the most vibrant centres on the Ciociaria music scene.
Why you shouldn't miss it
The Francesco Alviti Festival is much more than a concert series: it is a collective ritual that unites generations and associations, capable of filling the town's main square for weeks. Those visiting the Ciociaria region in summer will find an authentic opportunity here to listen to great music, discover the history of the town of Ceccano, and breathe in the atmosphere of a community that uses culture as a way to come together.
Alviti Festival — edition 2026
The eighteenth edition
The 2026 Francesco Alviti Festival takes place in Ceccano (Province of Frosinone, Lazio) from 3 June to 6 July, with twenty evenings spread over a month. The opening night, Wednesday 3 June at 9:30 PM in Piazza San Giovanni, is entrusted to the young musicians of the Ceccano High School. The artistic direction is by Mauro Gizzi, with the support of the Licinio Refice Conservatory of Frosinone and the patronage of the Municipality of Ceccano.
A programme of music, history, and theatre
The edition features five orchestras, two rock bands, three theatre groups, opera and pop singers, accordionists and bandoneon players, poets, and reciters. Announced events include an evening of Berlin and Viennese music with German artists, the return of the Ika Brothers, concerts by the youth bands of Ferentino and the Amaseno Harmony Show Band, as well as Daniele Ingiosi on the bandoneon and Federico Palladini with the Banda della Scolopendra.
Highlights
- 3 June: Opening night with the youth of the Ceccano High School.
- 15 June: History and art at the Corte dei de' Ceccano, with the presentation of a new translation of the Annales Ceccanenses.
- 16 June: Poetry evening with the Carmelina Spada literary award, organised by the I Fabraterni Association.
- 19 June: Ironic reinterpretation of The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi).
- 21 June: Feast of Saint John with Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Te Deum performed by the Josquin Des Pres Choir and an organ concert by Maestro Paradell Solé.
Vibrazioni and Sismica Festival
In 2026, the festival is part of the Vibrazioni - Le Feste di Ceccano project, supported by the Lazio Region, which complements the historic festival with the new Sismica Festival dedicated to young talent, emerging bands, crossover ensembles, poetry slams, and choreographic performances. The edition also coincides with the eighth centenary of the death of Saint Francis, celebrated with dedicated events.
Programme Alviti Festival 2026
2026 Programme (18th edition)
- Wednesday 3 June, 9:30 PM - Piazza San Giovanni: Opening night with young musicians from the Ceccano High School.
- 15 June: History and art at the Corte dei de' Ceccano, with the presentation of the new translation of the Annales Ceccanenses.
- 16 June: Poetry evening and Carmelina Spada literary award (I Fabraterni Association).
- 19 June: Ironic theatrical reinterpretation of The Betrothed.
- 21 June: Feast of Saint John, Te Deum by Marc-Antoine Charpentier with the Josquin Des Pres Choir and organ concert by Maestro Paradell Solé.
- Evening of Berlin and Viennese music with artists from Berlin and Trier.
- Concerts by the youth bands of Ferentino and the Amaseno Harmony Show Band.
- Daniele Ingiosi on the bandoneon; Federico Palladini with the Banda della Scolopendra.
- Return of the Ika Brothers.
- As part of the Vibrazioni - Le Feste di Ceccano project, events of the new Sismica Festival dedicated to emerging young artists.
The festival offers a total of twenty evenings; the full calendar is published by the Ceccano Pro Loco and the Municipality.
Highlights Alviti Festival 2026
- Twenty evenings from 3 June to 6 July 2026 in Piazza San Giovanni.
- Five orchestras, two rock bands, three theatre groups, opera and pop singers.
- Charpentier's Te Deum with the Josquin Des Pres Choir for the Feast of Saint John.
- New Sismica Festival dedicated to young talent and emerging artists.
- Among the top 100 cultural initiatives in the Lazio Region.
Prices Alviti Festival 2026
Practical information — Alviti Festival
How to get there
Ceccano is located in the province of Frosinone, along the Via Casilina. By car, it can be reached from the A1 motorway (Frosinone exit), just a few kilometres from the toll booth. By train, Ceccano station is served by the Rome-Cassino regional line. The main shows take place in Piazza San Giovanni, in the historic centre.
Tickets
Evenings in the square are generally free of charge. It is recommended to check the updated programme and any events requiring reservations with the Ceccano Pro Loco and the Municipality.
Tips
Events are held in the evening, usually starting at 9:30 PM. Bring light clothing for the summer evening and arrive early on peak nights to secure a seat.
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Where does it take place — Alviti Festival
Piazza San Giovanni