Summer of Events – Tortona Summer
Three months of music, cinema, and performances under the stars in Tortona
About Summer of Events Tortona
A full summer of events in the heart of Tortona
Summer of Events is the major summer festival promoted by the Municipality of Tortona, a city in the province of Alessandria in south-east Piedmont. For nearly three months, from June to September, the calendar treats residents and visitors to a near-daily succession of concerts, shows, film screenings, and dance nights, transforming squares, courtyards, and parks into open-air stages.
The festival venues
The beating heart of the festival is the Cortile dell'Annunziata, an intimate and atmospheric setting that hosts concerts, presentations, and family shows. Larger events move to Piazza Duomo, while Piazza Malaspina transforms into an open-air cinema. There are also evenings at Parco La Lucciola, the Area Matteotti, and in outlying districts like Vho, reflecting a festival that aims to reach every corner of the municipal area.
The spirit of the program
Summer of Events is a hub that brings together various themed series:
- Tribute Music Festival: evenings in Piazza Duomo featuring tribute bands dedicated to the greatest names in Italian and international music.
- Cinema Nights: a week of free screenings under the stars in Piazza Malaspina.
- Baracche d'Estate: traditional puppet theater with shows designed for both adults and children.
- Dance Nights: music and ballroom dancing in city parks with local orchestras.
- Charity Concerts and Music Series: jazz, blues, and singer-songwriter performances at the Cortile dell'Annunziata, often in support of local associations.
An event for the whole city
The festival's philosophy is one of accessible culture: most events are free to attend until capacity is reached, while some charity concerts are by voluntary donation. Promoted with the support of the Piedmont Region, the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Alessandria, and Alexala, Summer of Events is now a staple of the Tortona summer, successfully blending popular entertainment, cultural offerings, and the promotion of the city's historic center.
Summer of Events Tortona — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Summer of Events runs from June 11 to September 11 with dozens of events spread across Tortona's landmark locations. The program brings together the Tribute Music Festival (Piazza Duomo), Cinema Nights (Piazza Malaspina), Baracche d'Estate (puppet theater), and dance nights at Parco La Lucciola and Area Matteotti. These are joined by blues and charity concerts at the Cortile dell'Annunziata, often supporting local associations. The festival is promoted by the Municipality of Tortona with the support of the Piedmont Region, the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Alessandria, and Alexala.
Programme Summer of Events Tortona 2026
Cortile dell'Annunziata
- June 11, 9:00 PM — Meeting with psychopedagogist Stefano Rossi, "Anxious Parents"
- June 16, 9:00 PM — Tortona Blues: Mandolin' Brothers (voluntary donation)
- June 19, 9:15 PM — Recital by students of the Officine Musicali Paolo Perduca
- June 20, 9:15 PM — "Battiti – The energy of the elements" (ticket €10, presale at Teatro Civico)
- June 24, 9:15 PM — Screening of the documentary "Between nature and altitude" (voluntary donation)
- June 25, 9:00 PM — Tortona Blues: Hot Club Cafè (voluntary donation)
- July 9, 9:15 PM — TDK in concert, in support of the Pandora Tortona Association (voluntary donation)
- July 25, 9:15 PM — Charity concert by the Freesound Band for the Matteo 25 Association (voluntary donation)
Tribute Music Festival — Piazza Duomo
- July 10, 7:30 PM — Vibrazioni Summer Show (Freesound & Disco-nnect)
- July 11, 9:30 PM — "Asilo", tribute to Vasco Rossi
- July 12, 9:30 PM — "Mengoni Mania", tribute to Marco Mengoni
- July 16, 9:30 PM — "Radio 88.3", tribute to 883 / Max Pezzali
- July 17, 9:30 PM — "Abba Show", tribute to ABBA
- July 18, 8:00 PM — "Weekend Mayerling", 80s and 90s dance finale
Cinema Nights — Piazza Malaspina
From June 30 to July 5, six evenings of free open-air screenings (approx. 9:30 PM).
Baracche d'Estate — puppet theater (9:15 PM)
- July 8 (Cortile dell'Annunziata) — "Fagiolino at the seaside"
- July 17 (Vho district) — "Varietà Prestige"
- July 24 (Chalet Castello) — "Meneghino and the Castle of Tremarello", with a free workshop in the morning
- July 30 (Cortile dell'Annunziata) — "Arlecchino and the mystery of the castle"
Dance Nights (9:00 PM)
- Graziella Group — June 11, July 29, September 3 (Parco La Lucciola)
- Lillo Baroni — June 19 and September 11 (Parco La Lucciola), July 10 (Area Matteotti)
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Practical information — Summer of Events Tortona
How to get there
Tortona is easily accessible by car via the A7 motorway (Milan-Genoa) and the A21 (Turin-Piacenza), taking the Tortona exit. The Tortona railway station is well-connected to Alessandria, Milan, Genoa, and Voghera.
Event venues
Events mainly take place at the Cortile dell'Annunziata, Piazza Duomo, Piazza Malaspina, Parco La Lucciola, and Area Matteotti, all located in the center of Tortona.
Admission and tickets
Most events are free of charge until capacity is reached; some charity concerts are by voluntary donation. For ticketed shows, tickets are on sale at the Teatro Civico.
Information
Municipality of Tortona, tel. +39 0131 8641 — tourist website www.discovertortona.it.
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Cortile dell'Annunziata