Ghiffa in Musica

A musical season in the heart of Lake Maggiore

Ghiffa in Musica is the summer concert series of the Municipality of Ghiffa, a small village overlooking the Piedmontese shore of Lake Maggiore, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, in Piedmont. The event transforms the local churches and hamlets into scattered stages, offering residents and tourists a series of musical events during the most beautiful months of the year.

History and organization

Since 2022, the series has been curated by the San Leonardo Cultural Association of Pallanza, which accepted the Ghiffa municipal administration's proposal to take on the role of organizer and artistic director of the season. Since then, the programming has sought to dedicate special attention to young musicians, whether from conservatories or already established in the concert scene, alternating with local choirs and ensembles.

The program

The season typically consists of a series of concerts spread between late spring and summer, with a repertoire ranging from classical and sacred music to modern works. The concerts are held in some of the most evocative places in the village, including the church of S. Maria Assunta in Susello and the church of San Maurizio.

• Classical, sacred, and baroque music
• Local choirs and vocal ensembles
• Young performers and emerging soloists
• Concerts in the churches and hamlets of Ghiffa

The setting and the territory

Ghiffa is famous for its Sacro Monte della SS. Trinità, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and for the lakeside landscape that frames the village. Attending a Ghiffa in Musica concert means combining listening with a visit to one of the most fascinating natural and architectural settings of the Upper Verbano. The intimate scale of the series, hosted in historic churches and spaces, provides a cozy atmosphere with excellent acoustics.

Why attend

Ghiffa in Musica is a highly anticipated event in the Verbano summer cultural season: an opportunity to discover live music in an authentic setting, far from crowded major events, while enhancing the artistic and landscape heritage of the Municipality of Ghiffa and the entire Piedmontese lake region.