Music Festival

The Music Festival in Varallo

The Music Festival is one of the most anticipated summer events in Varallo, the historic capital of the Valsesia region in the province of Vercelli, in the heart of the Alpine Piedmont. For one night, the entire historic center of the town becomes a massive open-air stage: streets and squares, closed to traffic and made entirely pedestrian, host dozens of simultaneous live performances, giving visitors the freedom to stroll from one corner of the city to another, guided by the music.

A festival that speaks every musical language

The program is intentionally open to all musical genres: ranging from rock to pop, jazz to singer-songwriter music, and folk to choral performances, with space for local young talent and emerging bands. Soloists, bands, and choirs animate different parts of the town simultaneously, creating a sonic mosaic where every square has its own musical identity. This variety makes the evening suitable for everyone, from families to the most discerning music lovers.

In the spirit of the European Music Festival

The Varallo event is part of the major international Music Festival circuit (the "Fête de la Musique" born in France), which celebrates live music in hundreds of cities across Europe every year around the summer solstice. In line with the principles of the European Music Charter, artist participation is free: the event is not a paid showcase but a popular, widespread celebration where professional musicians and amateurs share the same spirit of generosity and encounter.

Organization and local identity

The event is organized by the Pro Loco Varallo, an association active in the tourist and cultural promotion of the city, famous for its Sacro Monte, the oldest of the Sacred Mountains in the Alpine arc and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Music Festival thus fits into a context of great appeal, combining the discovery of the artistic and landscape heritage of the Valsesia with the pleasure of an evening of shared music through the streets of the town.

An atmosphere to experience

• Historic center entirely pedestrianized and illuminated for the occasion
• Simultaneous performances in multiple streets and squares
• Musical genres for every taste, from choirs to bands
• Local shops and businesses open to accompany the evening
• Free admission

The Music Festival is much more than a concert: it is the moment when Varallo opens its streets and invites residents and visitors to rediscover the historic center together, officially kicking off the Valsesia summer.