Le Parti di Ricambio

A self-managed festival in the heart of Val di Sole

Le Parti di Ricambio is one of the most authentic music festivals in Trentino: a summer event that has been transforming the meadows of Le Plaze in Croviana into an open-air stage for the rock and independent scene since 2012. Organized by the Le Cose Utili association, the festival has grown year after year while maintaining its self-managed, free, and non-commercial spirit.

Three days of live music

The core of the event is live music: each edition brings a long list of bands to the stage—often more than ten or fifteen groups—ranging from punk to hardcore, rock to metal, as well as garage, blues, and glam influences. Over the years, numerous names from the Italian independent scene and international projects have performed, alongside irreverent tribute bands. Concerts run from late afternoon until late at night, blending major underground headliners with emerging young talent.

More than just concerts

Le Parti di Ricambio is much more than a music festival. Around the stage, a freestyle area comes to life with a snowpark for snowboarders, trampolines, a slackline park, and demonstrations of bike-trial, alpine parkour, and dirt biking. There are also the traditional fun contests that have become part of the festival's lore, such as the Luganega Contest (an eating competition) and the Os Dal Nos Contest, dedicated to poetry and music in local dialects. All of this is accompanied by a kitchen and bar service open throughout the day.

Free entry and camping

One of the festival's hallmarks is its free entry, free camping policy: admission is free and camping is complimentary, allowing the public to fully experience the atmosphere in the nature of Val di Sole, nestled in the Trentino mountains. This choice has made Le Parti di Ricambio a benchmark for those seeking an authentic, community-driven festival tailored to alternative music fans.

Croviana and Val di Sole

The festival takes place in Croviana, a small town in the Autonomous Province of Trento located at the entrance to Val di Sole, in Trentino-Alto Adige. The natural setting, with the meadows and mountains surrounding the Le Plaze area, contributes to the relaxed and alternative vibe that characterizes every edition of the event.