Rock Cover Parade
Edition 2026 Music Rock Young audience

Rock Cover Parade

A rock cover band competition for young musicians in Volpiano

Volpiano — Torino (201)
Dates 03 Jul — 04 Jul 2026
Location Volpiano (201)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Rock Cover Parade

Rock Cover Parade is a free music competition that transforms Volpiano, just outside Turin, into the Canavese capital of live rock every summer. Over two nights, young bands compete on stage by performing covers from three different artists across three different decades, all in front of a jury and a large audience. The 11th edition is scheduled for July 3rd and 4th, 2026.

Rock Cover Parade: The competition that ignites Volpiano's summer

The Rock Cover Parade is one of the most anticipated events of the summer in Volpiano: a music competition entirely dedicated to young bands that, for two consecutive nights, brings the center of Volpiano—a town in the Province of Turin and the heart of the Canavese plains in Piedmont—to life. The event is free for both performers and spectators, and over the years, it has become a benchmark for emerging local groups.

How the competition works

The competition's format is simple yet challenging: each band must perform several covers, choosing tracks from different artists belonging to different decades. This formula pushes young musicians to engage with a wide variety of repertoires, from classic rock to more contemporary sounds, testing their versatility and chemistry. A jury evaluates the performances and announces the winners, who receive prizes designed to support their musical journey, such as vouchers for instruments and equipment.

A showcase for young musicians in the Canavese area

The Rock Cover Parade was born from the desire to offer local youth a real stage, complete with professional sound and lighting, where they can experience the thrill of playing in front of an audience. The initiative is organized by the Club House association with the patronage of the Municipality of Volpiano. Over the years, it has seen a steady increase in the number of participating bands and spectators, cementing its status as one of the most vibrant musical events of the summer near Turin.

Where and when

The evenings take place outdoors in the center of Volpiano, with a stage set up in the main square. The 2026 edition, the eleventh, is scheduled for July 3rd and 4th: two nights of free live music suitable for all ages, where you can discover the rock talents of tomorrow.

Rock Cover Parade — edition 2026

The eleventh edition of the Rock Cover Parade will be held in Volpiano on July 3rd and 4th, 2026. Two nights of free live music featuring the traditional rock cover band competition for young musicians, organized by the Club House association with the patronage of the Municipality of Volpiano.

The Rock Cover Parade 2026, the eleventh edition of Volpiano's free music competition, is confirmed for July 3rd and 4th, 2026. Once again this year, young bands will compete in the square, performing covers of artists from different decades in front of a jury and the public, with prizes awarded to the best groups.

The detailed program, including the list of participating bands and performance times, will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event. Registration for groups is handled by the organization via the official website rcpvolpiano.it and the Club House association's contact channels.

Programme Rock Cover Parade 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including the list of competing bands and the schedule for both evenings, will be published in the weeks preceding the event. As per tradition, the format features performances by young bands playing covers of artists from different decades, spread across the evenings of July 3rd and 4th.

Highlights Rock Cover Parade 2026

  • Eleventh edition of the competition
  • Two nights of free live music
  • Competition for young bands featuring rock covers
  • Prizes including musical instruments and equipment

Prices Rock Cover Parade 2026

<p>Free admission to the evenings. Free participation for bands registered for the competition.</p>

Practical information — Rock Cover Parade

How to get there

Volpiano is located about 20 km north of Turin and is easily accessible by car via the SP3 or the A5 Turin-Aosta motorway (Volpiano exit). The town is also served by the Turin-Aosta railway line (Volpiano station).

Admission

Admission to the evenings is free. Participation in the competition for bands is also free of charge.

Information and registration

For registration and information: call +39 349 5575683, email [email protected], or visit the official website rcpvolpiano.it.

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Where does it take place — Rock Cover Parade

Piazza Madonna delle Grazie

Contact Rock Cover Parade

Tel
+39 349 5575683

Rock Cover Parade in brief

Music Rock Young audience Outdoor Free Participatory Emerging Torino

History of Rock Cover Parade