Monferr'Autore Festival - Tre Martelli Concert

Tre Martelli in Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato

The Monferr'Autore Festival arrives in Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato, in the province of Alessandria, with one of its most anticipated local events: a concert by Tre Martelli, scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Pieve di San Giovanni di Mediliano in Valle Grana, in the hamlet of Lu. Admission is free.

Tre Martelli is the longest-running Piedmontese ensemble dedicated to recovering and performing the traditional songs and dances of their homeland. With nearly fifty years of activity, thousands of concerts across Europe, and numerous awards, their repertoire stems from extensive research in the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato regions. They have been instrumental in popularizing the sbrando (or brando), a traditional 16th-century Piedmontese circle dance. Hearing them perform in a Monferrato village is like rediscovering a tradition that speaks the very language of these hills.

A restored parish church as a stage

The choice of the Pieve di San Giovanni di Mediliano in Valle Grana is no coincidence; this historic site has recently undergone significant restoration, returning to life as a vibrant cultural space. The intimate and evocative setting of the sacred building perfectly complements the ancient, folk-rooted character of the Tre Martelli repertoire, creating an evening that blends music, memory, and the rolling landscape.

The Monferr'Autore Festival

The Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato concert is part of the Monferr'Autore Festival, a music and culture series conceived and directed by Enrico Deregibus and promoted by AccademiaMonferrato. The festival travels throughout the province of Alessandria, visiting numerous towns—including Balzola, Conzano, Gamalero, Occimiano, Pontestura, Rivarone, Treville, Volpedo, and Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato—bringing great singer-songwriter music, folk, and traditional sounds to local squares, theaters, and iconic landmarks.

Around the time of the Tre Martelli concert, the program features other highlights: Davide Van De Sfroos in Volpedo on June 10, and Dente in Alessandria on June 14. The Lu stop, in the heart of the Monferrato region, perfectly embodies the festival's philosophy: connecting the public with musical protagonists in authentic settings, where the event becomes an opportunity to rediscover the territory.