Lunigiana International Music Festival
Ten days of international classical music among the villages of Lunigiana
About Lunigiana Music Festival
An international festival in the heart of Lunigiana
The Lunigiana International Music Festival (LIMF) is one of the most fascinating events in the musical landscape of Northern Tuscany. Established in 2017 and held in Fivizzano, in the Province of Massa-Carrara, the festival brings dozens of young instrumentalists and singers from all over the world to the heart of Lunigiana each summer for ten intense days of study, chamber music, and public concerts.
The format combines a residential music academy with a rich concert series: participants—pianists, string and wind players, opera singers, and composers from over thirty countries, ranging from the United States to Japan, South Korea, and Latin America—attend daily masterclasses and perform on stage alongside their teachers in the valley's historic villages.
A school with world-renowned faculty
What sets the LIMF apart is the caliber of its faculty, composed of musicians associated with some of the world's most important institutions: the Juilliard School in New York, the Royal College of Music and Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London, the Cleveland Institute of Music, the conservatories of Frankfurt and Zurich, as well as soloists and orchestral players from the BBC Philharmonic and the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn. Disciplines include piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, horn, oboe, opera and chamber singing, baroque and contemporary repertoire, and composition.
Concerts in churches, theaters, and squares
The public heart of the festival is the calendar of free concerts that bring Fivizzano and the surrounding Lunigiana villages to life. Solo recitals, symphonic concerts, and multidisciplinary productions are hosted in stunning locations: the Church of San Giovanni in Fivizzano, the Romanesque Pieve of Codiponte, the theater in Pontremoli, and other evocative settings in the valley. The festival concludes with a final orchestral concert where the best students, selected through an internal competition, perform as soloists.
Much more than a music festival
Beyond lessons, the LIMF offers seminars on music management and entrepreneurship, meetings on digital creation, Italian language lessons, and cultural and nature excursions to discover Lunigiana. It is a project that weaves together education, cultural tourism, and regional promotion, founded by Chantal Balestri and Andrea Rossi and supported by the Tuscany Region, the Municipality of Fivizzano, and the Rotary Club of Lunigiana.
Why it is worth experiencing
For the audience, the festival is an opportunity to hear world-class young talent for free in settings that are worth the trip in their own right. For the musicians, it is an immersive experience that combines high-level training with community life: evenings often conclude with informal gatherings in the village squares, where the music continues long after the final concert.
Lunigiana Music Festival — edition 2026
The 9th edition of the Lunigiana International Music Festival will be held in Fivizzano from July 16 to 26, 2026. Once again, the festival welcomes young instrumentalists, singers, and composers from all over the world for ten days of intensive study and public concerts in the villages of Lunigiana.
The program includes masterclasses in major instrumental and vocal disciplines (piano, strings, winds, opera, chamber music, baroque and contemporary repertoire, composition), private lessons, orchestral rehearsals, seminars on musical careers, and a calendar of about ten free public concerts hosted in Fivizzano and the surrounding area. Musician applications are collected via the Acceptd platform, with deadlines between January and May 2026 and live auditions also planned in Miami and New York.
Programme Lunigiana Music Festival 2026
The festival is spread over ten days with a consolidated daily structure, while the detailed calendar of 2026 public concerts will be published on the official website and Facebook page in the weeks preceding the event.
Typical Day
- 09:00 - 10:00 — Italian language lessons
- 10:00 - 13:00 — Private lessons and chamber music
- 13:00 - 15:00 — Lunch break
- 15:00 - 16:30 — Seminars and public masterclasses
- 16:30 - 19:30 — Chamber music lessons and rehearsals
- 21:00 — Public concerts
- 23:00 — Informal gatherings in the village squares
Public Concerts
About ten free events including solo recitals, symphonic concerts, and outdoor productions, hosted in Fivizzano and the villages of Lunigiana. At the end of the festival, a final orchestral concert features the best students selected as soloists through an internal competition.
Faculty
Musicians linked to institutions such as the Juilliard School, the Royal College of Music and Trinity Laban in London, the Cleveland Institute of Music, the conservatories of Frankfurt and Zurich, as well as soloists from the BBC Philharmonic and the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn.
The names of individual artists and the final 2026 concert schedule will be announced on the official website.
Highlights Lunigiana Music Festival 2026
- Ten days of classical music in the medieval village of Fivizzano
- Young talent from over 30 countries and world-class faculty
- About ten free public concerts in churches, theaters, and squares of Lunigiana
- Final orchestral concert featuring selected soloists
Prices Lunigiana Music Festival 2026
Practical information — Lunigiana Music Festival
How to get there
Fivizzano is located in Lunigiana, in the far north of Tuscany. By car, it can be reached via the A15 Parma-La Spezia motorway (Aulla exit) or the A12 (Carrara/Massa exit). The nearest train station is Aulla Lunigiana, on the Pisa-Parma line, from where you can continue by car or bus to Fivizzano.
Tickets
Public concerts at the festival are generally free of charge; some events may require booking via Eventbrite. The detailed program and times are published on the festival's official website and Facebook page.
Applications
Musicians wishing to participate in the masterclasses apply via the Acceptd platform. Scholarships and financial aid are available, including the Rotary Club of Lunigiana scholarship.
Contacts
Address: Porta Nuova 7, 54013 Fivizzano (MS). Email: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Lunigiana Music Festival
Centro storico di Fivizzano
Porta Nuova 7, 54013 Fivizzano