Hillside Fest
The punk rock evening on the hills of Montegridolfo, with music, piadina, and beer
About Hillside Fest
A punk rock evening in the Rimini hills
Hillside Fest is one of those events that showcase the other side of the Riviera: not the crowded beach, but the hinterland, the hills, and the small villages of the Province of Rimini. It takes place in San Pietro di Montegridolfo, a hamlet of the Municipality of Montegridolfo, in the southernmost part of Emilia-Romagna, a few kilometers from the border with the Marche region. The heart of the event is Peter Park, the green space of the hamlet, which for one evening transforms into a small open-air festival dedicated to punk rock and live music.
Music, piadina, and cold beer
The soul of Hillside Fest is that of a village festival, but with a decidedly alternative spirit. Hardcore, punk, and rock'n'roll bands take turns on stage, while Romagna piadina and cold beer circulate among the audience: a mix of good music and conviviality that has won over a niche of enthusiasts far beyond the municipal borders over the years. Admission is free, a choice that makes the event accessible to everyone and reaffirms its self-managed and popular nature.
Organization and local spirit
The event is curated by the Pro Loco of Montegridolfo, the association that animates the cultural and social life of the village. It is precisely this connection with the community that gives Hillside Fest its character: an event built from the ground up, yet capable of bringing names from the Italian and international punk scene to the hills of Valconca, alternating local proposals with well-known groups.
Montegridolfo, a village to discover
Attending Hillside Fest is also an opportunity to discover Montegridolfo, one of the best-preserved medieval villages in Romagna, with its castle, walls, and stone historic center. After the concert, it's worth stopping to explore the village and taste the local cuisine, including piadina, Sangiovese wine, and products from the Rimini hinterland. A different and genuine way to experience the Romagna summer, away from the crowds of the coast.
Hillside Fest — edition 2026
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Peter Park in San Pietro di Montegridolfo hosts the new edition of Hillside Fest, a free admission punk rock evening organized by the Pro Loco. The major draw of the lineup is the return to Italian stages of Your Demise, an English hardcore band from St Albans that reunited in 2024 to celebrate their twentieth anniversary, announced here as headliners. Alongside them will play Moravagine, a group formed in the Padua region in 1995 and considered a pillar of Italian punk rock alongside bands like Punkreas and Derozer, who are embarking on a reunion summer tour.
The formula remains the authentic one of previous editions: live music, Romagna piadina, and cold beer in the hills of Valconca. The full program, including set times and any opening acts, will be announced by the Pro Loco and official social media channels in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Hillside Fest 2026
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Peter Park, San Pietro di Montegridolfo
Free admission punk rock evening. Headliners and guests confirmed so far:
- Your Demise — hardcore (St Albans, UK), headliner: return to Italy as part of their twentieth-anniversary tour.
- Moravagine — Italian punk rock (Padua province), reunion summer tour.
Live set times and any additional opening bands will be announced by the Pro Loco of Montegridolfo on their official social media channels in the weeks prior to the event. Piadina romagnola and beer stands will be available during the evening.
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Practical information — Hillside Fest
Where it takes place
Hillside Fest is held at Peter Park, in the hamlet of San Pietro di Montegridolfo (Municipality of Montegridolfo, Province of Rimini), in the hinterland of Emilia-Romagna, bordering the Marche region.
How to get there
By car: from Rimini, take the SS16 Adriatica south to Cattolica, then head inland towards Morciano di Romagna and Montegridolfo (about 30-40 minutes from the coast). By train: the nearest station is Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce on the Adriatic line, from where you can continue by car or local transport.
Admission
Admission to the festival is free. Food stalls with Romagna piadina and beer are available on site.
Contacts
Pro Loco Montegridolfo - Municipality of Montegridolfo, tel. +39 0541 855054, email [email protected]. For the updated program, it is advisable to follow the official social media channels of the Pro Loco.
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Where does it take place — Hillside Fest
Peter Park, San Pietro di Montegridolfo