Musical Weeks at the Olympic Theatre
Great classical music in Palladio's theatre
About Musical Weeks
Classical music in the heart of Palladio
The Musical Weeks at the Olympic Theatre are one of the most prestigious events of the Venetian musical season. Organized by the Società del Quartetto di Vicenza, they offer a program of symphonic concerts, chamber music, and recitals by internationally renowned performers every spring.
The festival venues
The heart of the event is the Olympic Theatre, a masterpiece by Andrea Palladio and a UNESCO World Heritage site, joined by other historic venues in Vicenza: the Teatro Comunale, the Teatro San Marco, Palazzo Chiericati, Palazzo Thiene, the Loggia del Capitaniato, the Gallerie d'Italia, and the Church of San Vincenzo. A geography of places that makes the festival a journey through the beauty of the city of Vicenza.
Space for young talents
A well-established tradition of the festival is the Lamberto Brunelli National Piano Competition, a showcase for young piano talents, and the Giovani Project, which brings emerging musicians to perform in city venues. The festival takes place in Vicenza, in the Veneto region, between April and June.
Musical Weeks — edition 2026
The 35th edition of the Musical Weeks at the Olympic Theatre, from April 17 to June 7, 2026, is themed «Songs of the Earth» under the artistic direction of violinist Sonig Tchakerian. Concerts will be held at the Olympic Theatre, the Teatro Comunale, the Teatro San Marco, Palazzo Chiericati, Palazzo Thiene, the Loggia del Capitaniato, the Gallerie d'Italia, and the Church of San Vincenzo.
Programme Musical Weeks 2026
April 17-19 — 15th Lamberto Brunelli Piano Competition
- Semifinals at the Teatro San Marco, finals at the Olympic Theatre with the Filarmonia Veneta Orchestra
- Jury chaired by Andrea Lucchesini (with Maria Grazia Bellocchio, Filippo Gorini, Stefano Lorenzetti, Orazio Sciortino)
May 17 — Mu.Vi
- Day of diffused music throughout the city
May 20
- Israel Galván, Michael Leonhart — «New Sketches of Spain» (Teatro Comunale)
May 24
- «Rocky Songs» — Sonig Tchakerian, Filarmonia Veneta Orchestra, Coenobium Vocale
May 29
- «Music in Friendship» — Bruno Canino, Alfredo Zamarra, Alessandro Carbonare
May 31
- «Mappa Mundi» — Sonig Tchakerian, Giovanni Sollima, Stefania Redaelli and others
- Matinee and masterclasses
June 7
- Concluding matinee
The Giovani Project brings emerging musicians to Palazzo Chiericati throughout the festival.
Highlights Musical Weeks 2026
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Practical information — Musical Weeks
Getting there
Vicenza is well connected by train (Milan-Venice line) and by car (A4 motorway, Vicenza Est/Ovest exits). The Olympic Theatre is in the historic center.
Tickets
Tickets and season tickets are available at the Società del Quartetto di Vicenza (Vicolo Cieco Retrone 24, tel. +39 0444 543729) and online.
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Where does it take place — Musical Weeks
Teatro Olimpico
Piazza Matteotti 11, 36100 Vicenza