Monferr'Autore Festival — Inauguration in Casale Monferrato

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)

• Fri, April 10, 6:00 PM — Casale Monferrato, Circolo Pantagruel: Unalettricepercaso (Filomena Iaccarino), meeting hosted by Danilo Grasso — free admission
• Sat, April 11, 9:00 PM — Volpedo, Piazza Libertà: Ron — free admission
• Tue, April 14, 9:00 PM — Alessandria, Cinema Kristalli: Mauro Pagani (docufilm) — 10 euros
• Sun, April 19, 6:30 PM — Alessandria, L'Officina: Lamante — 10 euros
• Wed, April 22, 9:00 PM — Conzano, Piazza Australia: Cisco — free admission
• Sun, April 26, 9:00 PM — Alessandria, L'Officina: Edda — 12 euros
• Fri, May 22, 9:00 PM — Avigliana (Susa Valley), Teatro Fassino: tribute to Andrea Parodi — 10 euros
• Sat, May 23, 9:00 PM — Castelletto Monferrato, Piazza Vittorio Veneto: Elena Ledda — free admission
• Sat, May 31, 6:00 PM — Treville, Dehor delle Rose: Gianni Coscia — free admission
• Wed, June 10, 9:00 PM — Volpedo, Piazza Libertà: Davide Van De Sfroos — free admission
• Sun, June 14, 6:00 PM — Alessandria, L'Officina: Dente — 10 euros
• Wed, June 25, 9:00 PM — Rivarone, Giardini del Palazzo Comunale: Violante Placido — free admission
• Sat, June 27, 9:00 PM — Castelletto Monferrato, Piazza Vittorio Veneto: tribute to Enzo Jannacci — free admission
• Sat, July 11, 9:00 PM — Gamalero, Piazza Passalacqua: Bruno Gambarotta — free admission

Monferrato Music Contest — free competition for singer-songwriters and bands under 35 from the province of Alessandria. Entries open until July 1, 2026, final in September 2026.

• Inauguration in Casale Monferrato with Unalettricepercaso, April 10, 2026
• Ron, Davide Van De Sfroos, Dente, Violante Placido, and Bruno Gambarotta among the guests
• Tribute evenings for Enzo Jannacci and Andrea Parodi
• Monferrato Music Contest for young musicians under 35
• Widespread festival across twelve municipalities of the Monferrato, mostly free of charge

Getting there

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.

Times and admission

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.

Tips

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.