Polinote Music Festival
A journey through music, memory, and artistic influences in Pordenone's summer
About Polinote
A Season of Distributed Music
From the beginning of summer until September, Polinote Music Festival accompanies Pordenone with a calendar of concerts spanning genres and eras. With the artistic direction of saxophonist Francesco Bearzatti, the festival presents itself as a journey through music, memory, and artistic influences, capable of uniting jazz, classical, crossover, and homages to the great icons of musical history.
Promoted by the Polinote association, the festival enhances some of the most evocative locations in the provincial capital, from the Cathedral of San Marco to the Former Convent of San Francesco and Villa Cattaneo, transforming them into stages for concerts, installations, and performances. A distributed format that intertwines music and heritage.
Between Great Anniversaries and Young Talents
Each edition builds its identity around themes and anniversaries: tributes to the greats of music, reinterpretations, and unprecedented pairings, in a program that also gives space to young performers. The focus on new generations and the quality of artistic direction make the festival a reference point for Pordenone's summer.
Accessible Culture for the City
With the patronage of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the support of numerous local cultural entities, Polinote confirms its commitment to accessible culture, offering most events with free admission. An important contribution to Pordenone's journey towards Italian Capital of Culture 2027.
Polinote — edition 2026
From June 6 to September 5, 2026, Polinote Music Festival celebrates its 13th edition, the 'Anniversary Edition' dedicated to the major musical and cultural anniversaries of the year. Artistic direction is entrusted to saxophonist Francesco Bearzatti, who curates a program focused on the dialogue between music, memory, and artistic influences.
Events are spread across evocative locations in Pordenone and the province, from the Duomo di San Marco to the Ex Convento di San Francesco and Villa Cattaneo. Most concerts offer free admission.
Programme Polinote 2026
2026 Program
- June 6 — opening concert with the Capella Calliope Chamber Orchestra.
- Tributes and Homages — events dedicated to Pink Floyd, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Marilyn Monroe, and Freddie Mercury.
- Guests — announced artists include Simona Molinari, alongside national and international performers.
- Rooftop concerts and itinerant installations in the city's most evocative spots.
Main venues include the Cathedral of San Marco, the Former Convent of San Francesco, and Villa Cattaneo. The complete program, with dates and times for individual concerts, is published on the festival's official website.
Highlights Polinote 2026
Prices Polinote 2026
Practical information — Polinote
How to get there: concerts are held in various locations in Pordenone and the province, many of which are in the city center, accessible on foot and by car.
Admission: free for most events.
Accommodation: hotels and B&Bs in the city and surrounding areas.
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Where does it take place — Polinote
Duomo Concattedrale di San Marco