Val Tidone Festival
Great music in the villages of Val Tidone, taking place in Gragnano Trebbiense
About Val Tidone Festival
The Val Tidone Festival in Gragnano Trebbiense
The Val Tidone Festival is a travelling music review that has lit up the summer of the villages of Val Tidone and Val Luretta, in the province of Piacenza (Emilia-Romagna), since the late nineties. Organized by the Fondazione Val Tidone Musica with the support of the Fondazione di Piacenza e Vigevano, the festival distributes its concerts among a dozen municipalities in the valley, transforming squares, churches, castles, and courtyards into open-air stages. The Municipality of Gragnano Trebbiense is one of the recurring stops on the calendar, with events in Piazza Verdi, in the main town, and in the charming hamlet of Campremoldo Sotto.
A widespread review in the heart of Piacenza
The Val Tidone Festival's formula combines artistic excellence with a strong focus on the territory: alongside established names on the national and international scene, there is space for young talents awarded at the Val Tidone International Music Competitions, the music competition linked to the Foundation. The artistic direction is entrusted to Livio Bollani. The program ranges from jazz to Italian singer-songwriter music, from soul to classical music, with tributes to great songwriters and original projects designed for the venues that host them.
What to expect in Gragnano Trebbiense
- Evening concerts, generally around 9:15 PM, in the town's squares and courtyards
- Free admission subject to availability, no booking required
- A convivial atmosphere, combining quality music and discovery of the valley's villages
- A program that alternates great performers and new generations of musicians
A festival that tells the story of the valley
More than just a concert season, the Val Tidone Festival is an invitation to discover Val Tidone through music: audiences move from village to village following the program, and each evening becomes an opportunity to experience a different corner of the Piacenza territory. For Gragnano Trebbiense and its hamlet of Campremoldo Sotto, the summer appointment with the festival is now an eagerly awaited tradition, capable of attracting a loyal audience from all over the province.
Val Tidone Festival — edition 2026
The 28th edition of the Val Tidone Festival runs from June 7 to October 16, 2026 with 17 concerts spread across twelve municipalities in Val Tidone-Val Luretta (Agazzano, Alta Val Tidone, Borgonovo Val Tidone, Calendasco, Gazzola, Gragnano Trebbiense, Pianello Val Tidone, Piozzano, Rottofreno, Sarmato, Ziano Piacentino, and Castel San Giovanni) and the city of Piacenza. Artistic direction by Livio Bollani.
In Gragnano Trebbiense, the festival offers two evenings: on July 28, in the hamlet of Campremoldo Sotto, the concert by Danilo Rea, and on August 4 in Piazza Verdi, the grand finale with Dirotta su Cuba. All concerts have free admission subject to availability, with the exception of the final event at the Teatro Municipale in Piacenza.
Programme Val Tidone Festival 2026
Sunday, June 7 — Pianello Val Tidone, Teatro Astorri
- Gala of the winners of the Val Tidone International Music Competitions 2026
July — some stops in the valley
- July 8 — Raphael Gualazzi Trio, San Nicolò
- July 18 — Paolo Jannacci, "Jannacci arrenditi!", Pianello Val Tidone
- July 21 — Nada, "Nitrito Tour", Castel San Giovanni
- July 31 — Peppe Servillo with Javier Girotto, tribute to Lucio Battisti "Pensieri e Parole", Pecorara
In Gragnano Trebbiense
- Monday, July 28 — Danilo Rea, "Poeti senza fine", Campremoldo Sotto
- Tuesday, August 4, 9:15 PM — Piazza Verdi: Dirotta su Cuba with the show "Into the Gruv", celebrating 30 years since their debut album: a concert full of energy with funk, soul, and contemporary groove, the grand finale of the summer part of the festival
Thursday, October 16 — Piacenza, Teatro Municipale
- Piano recital by Ruben Xhaferi, winner of the Bengalli Prize (the only paid concert)
Program subject to change: it is advisable to check for updates on the official channels of the Fondazione Val Tidone Musica.
Highlights Val Tidone Festival 2026
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How to get there
Gragnano Trebbiense is located a few kilometers from Piacenza, reachable by car from the SS10 or the A21 motorway (Piacenza Ovest exit). By train, you can reach Piacenza station, from which you can continue by car or by intercity buses towards Val Tidone.
Tickets
Concerts of the Val Tidone Festival in Gragnano Trebbiense have free admission subject to availability, no booking required. It is advisable to arrive a little early for the most anticipated concerts.
Tips
Events take place outdoors: in case of bad weather, check for any changes or updates on the official channels of the Fondazione Val Tidone Musica. Bring something to cover yourself with on cooler evenings.
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Where does it take place — Val Tidone Festival
Piazza Verdi
Piazza Verdi, 29010 Gragnano Trebbiense