International Celtic Harp Festival
Celtic harp and the musical traditions of Ireland and Scotland between Peveragno and Cumiana
About Celtic Harp Festival
The International Celtic Harp Festival
The International Celtic Harp Festival is one of the most unique events in the Piedmontese musical landscape: a long journey that, from May to November, weaves together concerts, workshops, and study sessions centered on an instrument of ancient charm, the Celtic harp. The festival is promoted by the Celtic Harp International Academy and involves two municipalities: Peveragno, in the province of Cuneo, and Cumiana, in the Turin area, united by a shared passion for Irish and Scottish traditional music.
A widespread festival in the heart of Piedmont
Reaching its eighth edition in 2026, the event is in constant growth and has become a reference point for harpists, enthusiasts, and curious visitors from all over Italy. The festival is not concentrated in a single weekend but is spread over several months with a series of concerts, accompanied by a Celtic harp workshop featuring a concert by an internationally acclaimed Scottish artist, as well as a laboratory curated by the Celtic Study Center. In Peveragno, the official presentation is held at the "A la Sousta" multipurpose center, the organizational hub of the event alongside the Municipality's Culture Office.
The Cumiana Summer Week
The most intensive moment from an educational perspective is the Summer Week in Cumiana, a week of summer workshops that attracts students from all over Europe. Under the guidance of Italian and international teachers, participants can take Celtic harp courses divided by level (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) and workshops dedicated to the bodhrán, tin whistle, folk guitar, and Irish fiddle, as well as meetings on mythology and Celtic tales. It is a true immersion into Gaelic culture, where instrumental practice meets the discovery of the traditional repertoire.
Why it's worth it
Between Peveragno and Cumiana, the International Celtic Harp Festival offers a rare opportunity to hear the great names of the European Celtic harp live and to get closer to a fascinating musical tradition. It is an event that enhances the territory of the province of Cuneo and Piedmont, transforming it for a few months into a crossroads of sounds, education, and international encounters.
Celtic Harp Festival — edition 2026
La VIII edizione del Festival Internazionale di Arpa Celtica è stata presentata l'11 aprile 2026 al Centro polivalente "A la Sousta" di Peveragno, alla presenza dell'assessore alla cultura Vilma Ghigo. La manifestazione, promossa dalla Celtic Harp International Academy, si distribuisce da maggio a novembre 2026 tra Peveragno (CN) e Cumiana (TO), con una rassegna concertistica diffusa, workshop e masterclass. L'edizione 2026 conferma la vocazione sempre più internazionale del festival, con la partecipazione di arpisti e docenti provenienti da Scozia, Irlanda e Italia.
Programme Celtic Harp Festival 2026
Summer Week — Cumiana, 21-25 luglio 2026
Settimana di stage estivi presso Cumiana (Piazza Martiri III Aprile '44) con corsi di arpa celtica per tutti i livelli e laboratori complementari. Tra i docenti annunciati:
- Rachel Hair (Scozia) — arpa celtica
- Jill Devlin (Irlanda) — arpa celtica
- Alessia Bianchi (Italia) — arpa gaelica
- Valerio Nicosia (Italia) — arpa celtica
- Elisa Petruccelli (Italia) — arpa celtica
- Adriano Sangineto (Italia) — arpa celtica
Corsi suddivisi in tre livelli (principianti, intermedi, avanzati) e laboratori di bodhrán, tin whistle, chitarra folk, violino irlandese, oltre a incontri di mitologia e narrazione celtica e a un corso di manutenzione dell'arpa.
Appuntamento di Peveragno — 17-18 ottobre 2026
- 17-18 ottobre — workshop di arpa celtica con l'arpista scozzese Ailie Robertson e relativo concerto
- 18 ottobre — folk bal con Adriano Sangineto
La rassegna è completata da un workshop curato dal Centro Studi Celtico e da ulteriori momenti musicali a cura della Celtic Harp International Academy distribuiti nell'arco della stagione.
Highlights Celtic Harp Festival 2026
Prices Celtic Harp Festival 2026
Practical information — Celtic Harp Festival
Where
The festival takes place between Peveragno (CN), based at the "A la Sousta" multipurpose center, and Cumiana (TO), in Piazza Martiri III Aprile '44. Individual concerts and workshops are held in various venues across the two municipalities.
How to get there
Peveragno can be reached by car from Cuneo in about 15 minutes. The reference train station is Cuneo, which is well-connected to Turin. Cumiana, in the Turin area, is accessible from the Turin metropolitan area.
Information and registration
For courses, workshops, and concerts, it is recommended to contact the Celtic Harp International Academy in advance: [email protected], tel. +39 333 6205777.
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Where does it take place — Celtic Harp Festival
Centro polivalente "A la Sousta"