Incontro Internazionale Polifonico Città di Fano

An international appointment with great polyphony

The Incontro Internazionale Polifonico Città di Fano is an internationally renowned choral festival that takes place annually between the end of August and the first days of September in the Municipality of Fano, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in the Marche region. Founded in 1974 on the initiative of the Coro Polifonico Malatestiano, the festival has made Fano and the entire region one of the most qualified showcases for polyphonic music, hosting vocal ensembles and conductors from all over the world over time.

Choirs from all over the world in Fano's churches

The festival brings together some of the best Italian and foreign choral groups, who perform in the most evocative locations in Fano's historic center: the Basilica di San Paterniano, the Pinacoteca San Domenico, and the city's churches and squares. The program ranges from Renaissance polyphony to sacred music, from classical repertoire to contemporary proposals, with major symphonic-choral events, first performances, and collaborations with orchestras.

Training and high specialization

Alongside the concerts, the festival hosts two important training projects: the European Academy for Choir Conductors and the UT Choral Academy, which each year attract young conductors and singers from various countries to Fano for masterclasses, rehearsals, and final concerts. The artistic direction is entrusted to the composer and conductor Lorenzo Donati.

A celebration for the city

In addition to the evening concerts, the event offers widespread moments such as the choral marathon and vocal encounters in the historic center, which liven up Fano with flash mobs, moving choirs, and public events. All events have free admission, confirming a commitment to openness and accessibility that has made the festival a benchmark for enthusiasts, tourists, and citizens of the Marche region.