Villafranca Festival
Big concerts and shows under the walls of the Scaligero Castle
About Villafranca Festival
The Scaligero Castle Festival
The Villafranca Festival is the major summer series of concerts and shows that enlivens the courtyard of the Scaligero Castle in Villafranca di Verona, in the plain southwest of the provincial capital. The setting is the massive and evocative thirteenth-century fortress built by the Scaligeri family to guard the Veronese border: a natural amphitheater of walls and towers that serves as a backdrop for a program capable of blending auteur pop, rock, world music, and moments of cultural insight.
A Line-up Between Italy and the World
Organized by Eventi Verona, the festival offers a dense sequence of evenings each edition, ranging from the great protagonists of Italian song to international rock names, including talks and readings. Over the years, the Villafranca stage has hosted artists capable of filling squares all over Italy, and the formula of a concert under the stars in a historic location has become one of the most anticipated events of the Veronese summer.
An Event for the Territory
More than just a series of concerts, the Villafranca Festival is now a landmark for the public of the province of Verona and the southern Garda area: an event that brings national-level productions to a medium-sized town, attracting well over fifty thousand spectators in total throughout the entire program. The Castle, illuminated for the occasion, thus becomes the symbol of a summer of music that unites tradition and great entertainment.
Villafranca Festival — edition 2026
The Villafranca Festival 2026 runs from July 2 to September 1 with sixteen evenings at the Scaligero Castle, featuring big names in Italian music, international guests, and spoken word events. Organized by Eventi Verona, the festival confirms its role as a major summer event for the province of Verona, capable of bringing significant national productions to a single location.
Programme Villafranca Festival 2026
July 2 — Claudio Baglioni
- Opening night with Claudio Baglioni's celebratory tour.
July 3 — Gianluca Gotto (talk)
- Meeting with writer Gianluca Gotto.
July 4 — Gio Evan
July 7 — The Darkness + Airbourne
- Double rock concert with The Darkness and Airbourne.
July 9 — Litfiba
- Litfiba, 'Quarant'anni di 17 Re Tour 2026' (Forty Years of 17 Kings Tour 2026), 9:00 PM.
July 10 — Goran Bregović
July 11 — Homage to Ennio Morricone
- Concert dedicated to Ennio Morricone, conducted by Andrea Morricone.
July 12 — Blue
July 14 — Marco Masini
July 22 — Nek
July 24 — Fiorella Mannoia
July 27 — Madame
August 31 — C.S.I.
September 1 — 'D come dannate ingenue'
- Carmen Consoli with Nada, Marina Rei, Anna Castiglia, Erica Mou, and Casadilego.
The program includes a total of sixteen events comprising concerts, talks, and shows; some dates and times may be subject to change: it is advisable to check official channels and ticket outlets.
Highlights Villafranca Festival 2026
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Practical information — Villafranca Festival
How to get there
Villafranca di Verona is located about 15 km southwest of Verona. By car, it can be reached from the A4 motorway (Sommacampagna exit) or the A22 Brenner motorway. The Villafranca di Verona train station is on the Verona–Mantova line and is a few minutes' walk from the Scaligero Castle.
Tickets
Concerts are ticketed, with tickets on sale through the main circuits (Ticketmaster, Vivaticket). Prices vary depending on the artist and seating section. Advance purchase is recommended for evenings featuring the most popular artists.
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Where does it take place — Villafranca Festival
Castello Scaligero di Villafranca
Castello Scaligero, Via Generale Cantore, 37069 Villafranca di Verona