The voice of Sardinian folk in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Castelletto Monferrato
The Monferr'Autore Festival arrives in Castelletto Monferrato, in the province of Alessandria, for one of its most anticipated events: a concert by Elena Ledda, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 9:00 PM in Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Admission is free.
Elena Ledda is widely considered one of the most influential voices in Sardinian folk and a cornerstone of European world music. Her performance in Monferrato is more than just a concert; the evening blends music with dialogue, providing a unique opportunity to explore her artistic world and the musical heritage she embodies, characterized by ancient songs, the Sardinian language, and Mediterranean influences.
The Castelletto Monferrato concert is part of the Monferr'Autore Festival, an event that transforms the province of Alessandria into a crossroads of encounters, stories, songs, and visions between April and July. Conceived and directed by Enrico Deregibusโa journalist, author, and artistic directorโthe festival has been relaunched with a broader vision than its early 2000s roots, weaving together singer-songwriter music with literature, cinema, humor, and live journalism.
The 2026 lineup features a mix of legendary names from the Italian music scene and emerging contemporary voices: announced artists include Ron, Mauro Pagani, Cisco, Edda, and Lamante, alongside Elena Ledda and a contest dedicated to local young songwriters and bands.
The festival is promoted by AccademiaMonferrato and involves numerous municipalities across the Monferrato area of Alessandria, from Casale Monferrato to Volpedo, Conzano to Balzola, and Castelletto Monferrato. Each evening brings high-quality singer-songwriter music to squares, theaters, and iconic local landmarks, celebrating the rolling hills of Piedmont and their deep connection to culture.
The Castelletto Monferrato stop, with Piazza Vittorio Veneto transformed into an open-air stage, perfectly exemplifies the Monferr'Autore philosophy: bringing the public closer to the stars of Italian and international music in an intimate, authentic setting where the concert experience merges with personal connection.
The Castelletto Monferrato stop of the Monferr'Autore Festival 2026 brings one of the protagonists of Italian popular music to Piazza Vittorio Veneto. The concert is part of a program that spans the province of Alessandria between April and July, featuring music, literature, and cinema.
The Castelletto Monferrato event follows the spring stops with Ron in Volpedo, Cisco in Conzano, and meetings in Alessandria and Casale Monferrato, and precedes the summer continuation of the festival throughout the Monferrato region.
The evening combines concert and dialogue: an opportunity to enter the artistic universe of Elena Ledda and the musical tradition she represents. Admission is free.
The event is part of the 2026 Monferr'Autore Festival program, which continues in the following weeks with other events in the Monferrato area of Alessandria.
The free concert by Elena Ledda, the iconic voice of Sardinian folk and European world music, in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, in an evening that weaves together music and conversation.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 9:00 PM.
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Castelletto Monferrato (AL), Piedmont.
Free.
Castelletto Monferrato can be reached by car from Alessandria in about 15 minutes via the SP31. The nearest train station is in Alessandria, which is well-connected to Turin, Genoa, and Milan. We recommend arriving early to find parking near the square.
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Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 15040 Castelletto Monferrato