Trasimeno Blues Festival
Traveling blues on the shores of Lake Trasimeno
About Trasimeno Blues
The blues on the lake
The Trasimeno Blues Festival is one of the historic blues festivals in Italy, active since the late eighties. Its formula is that of a traveling festival: the concerts are not concentrated in a single city but touch different municipalities in the Lake Trasimeno area, in the province of Perugia, including Castiglione del Lago, Passignano sul Trasimeno, Tuoro, Panicale, Città della Pieve, Paciano, and Magione.
A stage between history and nature
The festival's strength also lies in its locations: stages are set up in squares, fortresses, and viewpoints overlooking the lake. In Castiglione del Lago, the main concert is held at the Rocca Medievale del Leone, a fortress overlooking Lake Trasimeno that offers a spectacular setting for the music. The sunset over the lake often accompanies the start of the concerts, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
Great names in blues
Over the years, Trasimeno Blues has hosted major international blues, soul, and roots music artists, alternating established stars with new talents. The programming, organized by Onda Road based in Passignano sul Trasimeno, ranges from electric and acoustic blues to world music and fusions, confirming the festival as a benchmark for genre enthusiasts in Umbria and Italy.
Trasimeno Blues — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Trasimeno Blues Festival runs from July 18th to 26th, maintaining its signature traveling format with about ten concerts held throughout the Lake Trasimeno area. The festival opens on Saturday, July 18th, in Passignano sul Trasimeno at Parco del Pidocchietto, featuring a performance by Lakeetra Knowles.
The heart of the festival is in Castiglione del Lago, where the Medieval Fortress of the Lion will host the Treves Blues Band (Friday, July 24th) and Vieux Farka Touré (Saturday, July 25th). The lineup is completed by events in Panicale, Piazza Mazzini, and the Darsena in Castiglione del Lago, with the grand finale in Spina di Marsciano. Most concerts are free to attend; tickets are required for the shows at the Medieval Fortress.
Programme Trasimeno Blues 2026
2026 Program — July 18th to 26th
- Saturday, July 18th — Passignano sul Trasimeno, Parco del Pidocchietto: Lakeetra Knowles (9:30 PM, free admission)
- Wednesday, July 22nd — Panicale, Parco Regina Margherita: Alberto Visentin (9:30 PM, free admission)
- Thursday, July 23rd — Castiglione del Lago, Piazza Mazzini: Gloria & The Doctors (9:30 PM, free admission)
- Friday, July 24th — Castiglione del Lago: I Shot A Man (Piazza Mazzini, 6:30 PM, free admission); Treves Blues Band (Medieval Fortress, 9:30 PM, € 15)
- Saturday, July 25th — Castiglione del Lago: Manara Blues (Piazza Mazzini, 6:30 PM, free admission); Vieux Farka Touré (Medieval Fortress, 9:30 PM, € 15); The Rootworkers (Darsena Live Music, 12:00 AM, free admission)
- Sunday, July 26th — Spina (Marsciano): The Fabulous Heads (via del Tempio, 6:45 PM, free admission); JJ Thames & Luca Giordano Band (Piazza dello Statuto, 9:30 PM, free admission)
Full program and updates are available on the official website trasimenoblues.it.
Highlights Trasimeno Blues 2026
- Opening night on July 18th in Passignano sul Trasimeno with Lakeetra Knowles
- Treves Blues Band at the Medieval Fortress of Castiglione del Lago (July 24th)
- Vieux Farka Touré at the Medieval Fortress of Castiglione del Lago (July 25th)
- JJ Thames & Luca Giordano Band closing the festival in Spina di Marsciano (July 26th)
- Most concerts are free of charge
Prices Trasimeno Blues 2026
Practical information — Trasimeno Blues
How to get there
Concerts take place in various municipalities around Lake Trasimeno (PG). Castiglione del Lago, Passignano, and Tuoro are reachable by train on the Florence-Rome line; by car from the Bettolle-Perugia junction.
Tickets
Some concerts are free, others are paid; season tickets for multiple evenings are available. Information and advance sales on the official website trasimenoblues.it and at +39 075 9652484.
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Where does it take place — Trasimeno Blues
Rocca Medievale del Leone e comuni del Trasimeno
Lago Trasimeno, 06061 Castiglione del Lago