An evening of love and music in the village of Neive, nestled in the Langhe hills
The Romantic Night in the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy is a national event that, on the night closest to the summer solstice, lights up dozens of Italian villages with music, soft lighting, and moments dedicated to love. The Municipality of Neive, a jewel of the Langhe in the province of Cuneo and a proud member of the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy circuit, participates with enthusiasm in this celebration that unites the entire Piedmont region and the whole peninsula.
Perched on a hill surrounded by Barbaresco, Moscato, and Dolcetto vineyards, Neive is one of the four "Barbaresco villages" and preserves a medieval historic center of rare harmony, made of cobblestone alleys, noble palaces, and views over the UNESCO-listed hills. During the Romantic Night, the streets and squares of the village become the beating heart of the festival, in a journey that weaves together culture, landscape, and Langhe food and wine.
The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday, June 20th and features a special guest: the group Mistral, a band formed over thirty years ago right here in Neive. The band will perform a concert of singer-songwriter music, with a setlist alternating between classic and recent tracks, built around the power of storytelling and lyrics. The evening is part of the "Mistral for AIL 2026" tour, supporting the Italian Association against Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma (Cuneo section, named after Paolo Rubino): admission is free, with voluntary donations collected for research and the hospitals of Cuneo and Verduno.
The Romantic Night is also the perfect opportunity to savor local products, from the great Barbaresco reds to the specialties of Piedmontese cuisine, in the village's bars and wineries.
Designed for couples but open to families, friends, and tourists, the event highlights the identity of Neive and all of Piedmont, bringing together tradition, music, and social commitment. A night to be experienced slowly, letting yourself be captivated by the discreet beauty of the Langhe.
The 2026 edition of the Romantic Night in Neive takes place on Saturday, June 20th at 9:00 PM in the historic center of the village, in the province of Cuneo. The star of the evening is the group Mistral — Bruno Penna (vocals and guitar), Gianni Signetti (guitars), Stefano Cornaglia (piano), Max Molino (bass), and Mauro Valfrè (drums) — a band formed right here in Neive that offers a concert of singer-songwriter music focused on lyrics and storytelling.
The concert is part of the "Mistral for AIL 2026" tour in support of the Italian Association against Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma, Cuneo section, named after Paolo Rubino. Admission is free with voluntary donations collected for the hospitals of Cuneo and Verduno. The initiative is promoted by the municipal administration led by Mayor Paolo Piccinelli, with councilor Antonella Marasso.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
By car: from Alba (approx. 12 km), follow signs for Neive along the SP3; large parking areas are available near the historic center. By train: Neive station on the Alessandria–Cavallermaggiore line, a few minutes' walk from the village. Nearest airports: Turin Caselle and Cuneo Levaldigi.
Free admission with voluntary donation. The Mistral concert begins at 9:00 PM in the historic center. We recommend arriving early for dinner or an aperitif in the village's venues.
Municipality of Neive – Tourism Office, Piazza Italia 1, 12052 Neive (CN). Tel. +39 0173 67004 – [email protected]
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Centro storico di Neive
Piazza Italia 1, 12052 Neive