Monferr'Autore Festival - Cisco in Conzano

Cisco in Conzano: Music and Memory in Monferrato

The Monferr'Autore Festival makes a stop in Conzano, a small town in the province of Alessandria nestled in the UNESCO-listed hills of Monferrato, for one of the most anticipated evenings of its 2026 season. The star of the show is Cisco, born Stefano Bellotti, the historic voice of the Modena City Ramblers and now an established singer-songwriter who has spent years weaving together folk, rock, and social commitment.

A Day Dedicated to the Resistance

The concert is not an isolated event; it is the grand finale of a full day that the Municipality of Conzano dedicates to the memory of the Resistance. In the afternoon, the Auditorium San Biagio hosts the meeting "Partisan Stories and Songs Around the Table," featuring readings, historical testimonies, and musical contributions from the group Clan Banlieue. The evening concludes with Cisco's acoustic concert, perfectly in tune with the themes of memory, freedom, and civic engagement that have always permeated the artist's repertoire.

The Monferr'Autore Festival

After an initial run between 2005 and 2007, the Monferr'Autore Festival was reborn in 2026 with a broader vision under the artistic direction of journalist Enrico Deregibus. The festival runs from April to July, spanning numerous municipalities in the Alessandria area—including Balzola, Conzano, Gamalero, Lu Cuccaro Monferrato, Occimiano, Pontestura, Rivarone, Treville, and Volpedo—with a diverse program that blends singer-songwriter music, rock, folk, theater, cinema, humor, and literature. It is an event designed to showcase the Monferrato territory and its cultural traditions.

Why You Should Attend

• An intimate acoustic concert with one of the most recognizable voices in Italian folk-rock.
• Completely free admission.
• An authentic setting in the village of Conzano, amidst the Monferrato hills.
• An event that combines high-quality music with historical memory.

Conzano and the Alessandria Monferrato thus confirm their vocation for hosting high-value cultural events capable of attracting audiences from across the province and beyond.