Occimiano Music Festival
A concert by the La Filarmonica Band for the Music Festival in the heart of Monferrato
About Music Festival
The Music Festival in Occimiano
Every year, for the Music Festival, the Municipality of Occimiano opens the doors of its main square for an evening entirely dedicated to live music. The event takes place in Piazza Carlo Alberto, in the center of this small town in the province of Alessandria, in the heart of the Piedmontese Monferrato, and is part of the grand national calendar of the Music Festival that brings thousands of places across Italy and Europe to life every June 21st.
The La Filarmonica Band, the star of the evening
The beating heart of the event is the La Filarmonica Band of Occimiano, one of the longest-running musical groups in the region. Founded in 1903, the band has spanned over a century of history, accompanying the town's civil and religious occasions, from patronal processions to local anniversaries. Today, it boasts numerous musicians of all ages and has its own music school, which ensures generational turnover and passes on a band tradition deeply rooted in the community.
An evening for everyone
The Music Festival concert is a moment designed for the entire community: a free, open-air occasion where families, enthusiasts, and curious visitors gather in the square to listen to the band's repertoire. The ensemble performs pieces ranging from classical band music to marches, as well as more popular and lighthearted tunes, in a program capable of engaging audiences of all ages.
Occimiano and the Monferrato
Located among the hills of Monferrato, a land of wines and farming traditions recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Occimiano guards a strong sense of community that is also expressed through its musical events. The Music Festival represents one of these identity-defining moments: not a large festival, but an authentic village event capable of restoring the value of music as a social and cultural glue for the territory.
- Location: Piazza Carlo Alberto, Occimiano (AL)
- Featured: La Filarmonica Band of Occimiano (since 1903)
- Admission: Free, open to all
- Organization: Municipality of Occimiano in collaboration with the band
Music Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Music Festival in Occimiano will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Piazza Carlo Alberto, in the town center. The Municipality of Occimiano, in collaboration with the La Filarmonica Band of Occimiano, will celebrate the occasion with a concert open to the entire community.
The evening features live music with the aim of highlighting the band's contribution to local cultural life and offering a convivial moment to mark the arrival of summer. Admission is free.
Programme Music Festival 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — Piazza Carlo Alberto
- 9:00 PM — 11:00 PM: Concert by the La Filarmonica Band of Occimiano, open-air live music open to the entire community.
The detailed musical program has not been released by the organizers; the evening will feature the band's repertoire, which has been established since 1903.
Highlights Music Festival 2026
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Practical information — Music Festival
How to get there
Occimiano is located in the Casale Monferrato area, in the province of Alessandria. By car, it can be reached via the SS31 del Monferrato; the nearest motorway exits are on the A26 (Casale Monferrato). The most convenient train station is in Casale Monferrato, just a few kilometers away.
Where it takes place
The concert is held outdoors in Piazza Carlo Alberto, in the town center. In case of bad weather, it is advisable to check for any changes with the Municipality.
Admission and contacts
The event is free and open to the entire community. For information: Municipality of Occimiano, tel. 0142 809131-2, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Music Festival
Piazza Carlo Alberto
Piazza Carlo Alberto, 15040 Occimiano