The travelling singer-songwriter festival kicks off in Casale Monferrato
The Monferr'Autore Festival is a travelling cultural event that transforms the province of Alessandria into a crossroads of encounters, stories, songs, and visions from April to July. The festival spans twelve municipalities of the Monferrato, a UNESCO World Heritage site, blending singer-songwriter music, rock, and folk with theatre, cinema, intelligent comedy, literature, and live journalism through a mix of concerts, talks, and screenings.
The festival is directed by journalist and cultural operator Enrico Deregibus, with organizational management by AccademiaMonferrato Musica&Danza. The name Monferr'Autore pays homage to a previous festival project active between 2005 and 2007: the 2026 edition marks the rebirth of this initiative, uniting iconic figures of the Italian music scene with fresh contemporary voices.
The festival officially begins in Casale Monferrato, the historic capital of the Monferrato Casalese area, in the province of Alessandria. The inaugural event is scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Circolo Pantagruel, located at Via Lanza 28. The evening's guest is Unalettricepercaso (Filomena Iaccarino), a cultural influencer and literary reference point on social media, who will be interviewed by Danilo Grasso in an event that sets the tone for a season dedicated to words and storytelling. Admission is free.
Following the Casale stage, the programme winds through numerous municipalities in the province of Alessandria โ including Volpedo, Conzano, Castelletto Monferrato, Treville, Rivarone, Gamalero, and Alessandria itself โ with mostly free concerts. Announced guests include Ron, Mauro Pagani, Cisco, Edda, Lamante, Elena Ledda, Gianni Coscia, Davide Van De Sfroos, Dente, Violante Placido, and Bruno Gambarotta, alongside tribute evenings dedicated to Enzo Jannacci and Andrea Parodi.
Alongside the main programme, the festival promotes the Monferrato Music Contest, a free competition for young singer-songwriters and bands under 35 from the province of Alessandria. Entries remain open until July 1, 2026, with the final scheduled for September 2026, highlighting the festival's commitment to the local emerging scene.
For those visiting Piedmont and the Monferrato region in spring and summer, the Monferr'Autore Festival is a unique opportunity to discover local villages, squares, and social clubs through the lens of singer-songwriter music, literature, and live performance. The predominantly free, travelling format, combined with the high quality of the artistic direction, makes every stop a special cultural event that celebrates the identity of local communities.
The 2026 edition of the Monferr'Autore Festival, directed by Enrico Deregibus and organized by AccademiaMonferrato Musica&Danza, kicks off in Casale Monferrato, in the province of Alessandria. On Friday, April 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at the Circolo Pantagruel (Via Lanza 28), the influencer Unalettricepercaso (Filomena Iaccarino) opens the festival with a literary meeting hosted by Danilo Grasso, with free admission. The event then continues from April to July, travelling through numerous municipalities of the Monferrato with concerts, talks, and screenings, and complements the main programme with the Monferrato Music Contest dedicated to young musicians under 35 in the area.
2026 Calendar (main events, province of Alessandria unless otherwise stated)
Monferrato Music Contest โ free competition for singer-songwriters and bands under 35 from the province of Alessandria. Entries open until July 1, 2026, final in September 2026.
Casale Monferrato is located in the province of Alessandria, in the heart of the Monferrato Casalese. By car, it is accessible via the A26 motorway (Casale Monferrato Nord or Sud exit) and the A4 Turin-Milan motorway (Vercelli Est exit). The city is served by the Casale Monferrato railway station. The Circolo Pantagruel is located at Via Lanza 28, in the city centre.
The inaugural event takes place on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Circolo Pantagruel. Admission is free. Other festival events take place from April to July in various municipalities of the province, mostly with free entry; some evenings in Alessandria require a ticket.
For the most anticipated meetings and concerts, it is advisable to arrive early to secure a seat. For an updated calendar of individual stages, it is useful to consult the local press and the channels of the involved municipalities.
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Circolo Pantagruel
Via Lanza 28, 15033 Casale Monferrato