Mergozzo si nota
The music, performing arts, and culture festival in the lakeside village
About Mergozzo si nota
A festival born from the heart of a village
Mergozzo si nota is a cultural event that, since 2016, has been lighting up the small town of Mergozzo with music and performances. Located on the shores of the lake of the same name in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province of Piedmont, the festival was born from the initiative of a group of friends. It has since grown into one of the most deeply rooted and popular cultural experiences in the region, attracting a loyal audience and hosting artists of national and international acclaim.
Ten years of music and culture
In 2026, the festival celebrates its tenth anniversary: ten years of concerts, shows, and gatherings that have transformed a spontaneous idea into a recognized event. To mark the occasion, the faces and memories of this decade are showcased in a commemorative exhibition held in the Porticato delle Cappelle, one of the festival's iconic venues in the heart of the old village.
Two seasons in one festival
The unique feature of Mergozzo si nota is that it never stops. The festival is divided into two complementary parts:
- The summer season, the traditional festival, featuring concerts and performances hosted in the village's most evocative spots, from the Porticato delle Cappelle to the squares overlooking the lake.
- The "off-season", a series of winter musical events held in anticipation of the summer festival, often hosted in the intimate setting of the Antica Latteria.
A community network
The festival is promoted by the Mergozzo si nota Association in collaboration with the Municipality of Mergozzo, the Parish, and the Fondazione Comunitaria del VCO. This support network perfectly reflects the spirit of the event: a high-quality festival that remains deeply connected to its community and the territory of the Ossola and Lake Maggiore area.
Mergozzo, the perfect backdrop
The ideal setting for the festival is the village of Mergozzo itself, considered one of the most beautiful in the Verbano area: the lakeside promenade, the ancient elm tree, the narrow streets of the historic center, and the small, swimmable lake create an intimate and cozy atmosphere where music dialogues with the landscape. An experience that combines listening, discovery, and natural beauty.
Mergozzo si nota — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Mergozzo si nota marks an important milestone: the ten years of the festival, which was born in 2016 from the idea of a group of friends and has grown to host artists of national and international renown. To celebrate the anniversary, an exhibition dedicated to the faces and memories of this decade is set up in the Porticato delle Cappelle, in the heart of the village overlooking Lake Mergozzo, in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province.
The detailed program for the 2026 summer season, including dates, artists, and concert venues, will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event. As per tradition, the events will take place in the most evocative spots of the village, with numerous free-entry events.
Programme Mergozzo si nota 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 summer edition, including the concert calendar, artists, and venues, has not yet been published at the time of writing. It will be announced by the Mergozzo si nota Association in the weeks preceding the event.
For the tenth anniversary, a commemorative exhibition is already confirmed, set up in the Porticato delle Cappelle, which retraces the faces and memories of ten years of the festival. For program updates, you can check the festival's social media pages or email [email protected].
Highlights Mergozzo si nota 2026
- Tenth anniversary of the festival (2016-2026)
- Commemorative exhibition in the Porticato delle Cappelle
- Concerts and performances in the village's most evocative spots
Prices Mergozzo si nota 2026
Practical information — Mergozzo si nota
Getting there
Mergozzo is located in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola area, along the Milan-Simplon axis. By car, it can be reached via the A26 motorway (Verbania or Gravellona Toce exit). By train, the reference station is Verbania-Pallanza or Mergozzo (Domodossola-Milan line), with connections by bus or car.
Tickets
Many events during the summer season are free of charge. For "off-season" events, reservations are generally required via the festival's social media pages or by emailing [email protected].
Tips
Take advantage of the day to explore the village, swim in Lake Mergozzo (one of the cleanest in Italy), and visit the Granite and Ring Museum.
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Where does it take place — Mergozzo si nota
Porticato delle Cappelle
Via Bracchio 7A, 28802 Mergozzo