Late Spring Music Festival
Great international music within the Baroque halls of the Reggia di Venaria
About Late Spring Music Festival
A festival immersed in the beauty of the Reggia di Venaria
The Late Spring Music Festival is an international musical event that brings the Reggia di Venaria, in the town of Venaria Reale near Turin, to life for four days. Created by the Consorzio delle Residenze Reali Sabaude, the festival stems from a simple yet fascinating concept: using the monumental spaces of this Baroque residence—the Sala di Diana, the Chapel of Sant'Uberto, the Galleria Grande, and the Gardens—as a backdrop for great music, in a continuous dialogue between architecture, nature, and sound.
When spring turns into music
The festival's name reflects its spirit: late spring, as the season gives way to summer, is the perfect time to experience the Reggia in a new light. From morning concerts and open rehearsals to evening and late-night events in the Gardens, the program accompanies visitors throughout the day, turning every corner of the residence into a stage.
International performers and an engaged audience
Over the years, the festival has hosted world-class musicians, from string quartets to renowned pianists, and some of the most acclaimed violists and cellists on the international scene. The artistic direction is entrusted to an artist-in-residence who shapes the program and embodies its vision: a concept of shared music where the boundary between stage and audience blurs, and the public is invited to participate actively.
For families and children
A significant part of the festival is dedicated to children and families, featuring workshops, music appreciation activities, and moments designed to engage all ages. It is a way to experience culture in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, within one of the most spectacular residences in Piedmont and Italy.
A staple of the Piedmontese cultural scene
Part of the rich cultural calendar of the Reggia di Venaria, the Late Spring Music Festival has become a highly anticipated event in the late spring of Turin. Its format—with concerts included in the Reggia's admission ticket—makes it accessible, inviting visitors to combine the discovery of Savoyard heritage with the enjoyment of great music.
Late Spring Music Festival — edition 2026
Late Spring Music Festival 2026 - Quarta edizione
La quarta edizione del festival ha portato alla Reggia di Venaria un ricco programma di musica internazionale, con la direzione artistica di Danusha Waskiewicz, violista entrata nei Berliner Philharmoniker a soli 25 anni. Quattro giornate hanno trasformato gli spazi della residenza - dalla Sala di Diana ai Giardini - in luoghi di ascolto e partecipazione, con il pubblico protagonista accanto a interpreti di fama mondiale.
Programme Late Spring Music Festival 2026
Sabato 30 maggio
- 19:00 — Concerto inaugurale nella Sala di Diana con Danusha Waskiewicz (viola) e Paolo Marzocchi (pianoforte), con momenti di partecipazione del pubblico.
Domenica 31 maggio e lunedì 1 giugno
- Mattina — Momenti musicali e prove aperte negli spazi della Reggia.
- Pomeriggio — Laboratori per famiglie e bambini: costruzione di strumenti con materiali riciclati e classe di movimento ispirata al metodo Orff.
- Sera — Esibizioni nella Sala di Diana.
- 22:00 — Musica al Chiaro di Luna, nuovi appuntamenti intimi nel suggestivo Giardino delle Rose (novità dell'edizione 2026).
Martedì 2 giugno (Festa della Repubblica)
- Durante la giornata — Esibizioni simultanee di ensemble di musicisti amatoriali selezionati attraverso la call 'La Repubblica della Musica', negli spazi della Reggia.
- Sera — Spettacolo finale con l'Orchestra della Venaria, ensemble creato per il festival che riunisce musicisti amatoriali, studenti internazionali e professionisti, in un'esecuzione senza direttore.
Tra gli artisti annunciati per il programma 2026 figurano il pianista Olli Mustonen, il Quartetto Meta4, la Filarmonica TRT, il violoncellista Enrico Bronzi, François Lazarevitch, il Quartetto Cairoli e il Coro Rosamystica.
Highlights Late Spring Music Festival 2026
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Practical information — Late Spring Music Festival
How to get there
The Reggia di Venaria is located at Piazza della Repubblica 4, in Venaria Reale (TO), just a few kilometers from Turin. By car, it can be reached via the ring road (Venaria/Savonera exit); parking is available nearby. By train and bus, you can reach it from Turin Porta Nuova or Porta Susa stations using GTT connections (line 11 and dedicated shuttles on opening days).
Tickets
All festival concerts and events are included in the Reggia admission ticket (full price approximately 18 euros, with reduced and free entry options available). Events in the Gardens are also accessible with a Gardens-only ticket. Seat reservations are recommended.
Information
Reservations and details are available on the official website lavenaria.it. For family-oriented activities, please email [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Late Spring Music Festival
Reggia di Venaria
Piazza della Repubblica 4, 10078 Venaria Reale