NXT Festival Bergamo
Concerts, food festivals and culture in Piazzale degli Alpini
About NXT Festival
A square that becomes a stage
NXT Festival was born with a clear idea: to transform the Piazzale degli Alpini, a vital hub of Bergamo near the station, into a place for meeting, music, and culture throughout the summer. Promoted by Shining Production in collaboration with the Municipality of Bergamo, the festival is also an urban redevelopment project, capable of giving the city back a vibrant and lively space.
Music for one euro
The big news for the 2026 edition is an inclusive choice: for the entire month of June, entry to concerts has the symbolic price of 1 euro. A formula that breaks down barriers and opens live music to a wide audience, in the name of accessibility.
The 2026 lineup
Over twenty events will animate the square from May 29 to September 6. It kicks off on June 2 with "Le Notti di Mario Festival", a marathon dedicated to the local live scene, followed by the rhythm of Sud Sound System (June 13), the tropical pop of Selton (June 19), and the bohemian sound of Tonino Carotone (June 26). In July, Ditonellapiaga (July 3), Madame (July 14), and international artist Xavier Rudd (July 28) will take the stage.
Not just concerts
NXT is also about gastronomy: the festival offers themed food festivals dedicated to the flavours of Italy, from carbonara to arrosticini, from Puglian cuisine to Bergamo's casoncelli. Between music, food, and socialising, the festival has become one of Bergamo's most characteristic summer events.
NXT Festival — edition 2026
NXT Festival Bergamo 2026 takes place from May 29 to September 6 in Piazzale degli Alpini, transformed into a large urban gathering space with live music, culture, and gastronomic offerings.
The calendar includes over twenty events. The 2026 novelty is the symbolic price of 1 euro for concerts throughout June. The festival is promoted by Shining Production in collaboration with the Municipality of Bergamo.
Programme NXT Festival 2026
June — 1 euro concerts
- June 2 — "Le Notti di Mario Festival", a marathon of the local live scene
- June 13 — Sud Sound System
- June 19 — Selton
- June 26 — Tonino Carotone
July — main guests
- July 3 — Ditonellapiaga
- July 14 — Madame
- July 28 — Xavier Rudd
Gastronomy
Themed food festivals dedicated to the flavours of Italy: carbonara, arrosticini, Puglian cuisine, Bergamo's casoncelli, and more. The full calendar is available on the official website nxtbergamo.it.
Highlights NXT Festival 2026
Prices NXT Festival 2026
Practical information — NXT Festival
How to get there
The Piazzale degli Alpini is located next to the Bergamo train station, right in the city centre and easily reachable on foot or by public transport.
Tickets
For the entire month of June, entry to concerts is at the symbolic price of 1 euro. For the main guests in July (Madame, Ditonellapiaga, Xavier Rudd), tickets are at the standard rate, available for purchase on the official website.
Tip
Take advantage of the themed food festivals to have dinner in the square before the concert.
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Where does it take place — NXT Festival
Piazzale degli Alpini
Piazzale degli Alpini, 24121 Bergamo