Waiting for Riccardo and Claudio – Cascina Aia Cover Contest
The Manta cover contest celebrating Cocciante and Baglioni
About Waiting for Riccardo and Claudio
A cover contest in the village of Manta
During the summer of 2026, the Municipality of Manta, a charming village in the Saluzzo area of the Cuneo province, hosts a special evening dedicated to great music: "Waiting for Riccardo and Claudio," a cover contest inviting local talents and enthusiasts to perform songs by two pillars of Italian pop music, Riccardo Cocciante and Claudio Baglioni. The event takes place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:00 PM at the Cascina Aia in Manta.
How the contest works
Participation is free and open to anyone aged 16 and over. To register, you must fill out the form available on the Manta Municipality website, indicating at least two songs by Riccardo Cocciante and two by Claudio Baglioni you intend to perform. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all spots are filled, with a deadline of August 9, 2026.
The prizes
The evening offers highly coveted rewards for fans of the two singer-songwriters. The first prize consists of two tickets to their respective concerts at the Anfiteatro dell'Anima: the live show by Riccardo Cocciante, scheduled for September 3, 2026, and the one by Claudio Baglioni, rescheduled for September 4, 2027. The second prize includes a dinner for two at participating local restaurants, supporting the region's culinary heritage.
The connection to Anima Festival
The contest was created as a side event for the Anima Festival, the summer series that has been enlivening the Anfiteatro dell'Anima in Cervere, just a few kilometers from Manta, for eleven years. The 2026 edition of the festival brings major names of the Italian music scene to Piedmont, including Emma, Madame, Serena Brancale, Luca Carboni, Sal Da Vinci, and Riccardo Cocciante himself. "Waiting for Riccardo and Claudio" allows the local audience to experience the anticipation of the concerts by becoming the stars on stage.
Manta, between music and heritage
The event is also a perfect opportunity to discover Manta, a town in the Piedmont Region famous for its Castello della Manta, a jewel of the FAI (National Trust for Italy) and one of the most fascinating manors in the province of Cuneo. A night of live music at Cascina Aia is the ideal excuse to combine entertainment, conviviality, and the promotion of the Saluzzo territory.
Waiting for Riccardo and Claudio — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The evening takes place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:00 PM at the Cascina Aia in Manta. Participants, all at least 16 years old, perform live, reinterpreting at least two songs by Riccardo Cocciante and two by Claudio Baglioni indicated at the time of registration.
Registration and prizes
Registration is free and must be done via the form on the Manta Municipality website by August 9, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis. The first prize awards two tickets for the concerts of Cocciante (September 3, 2026) and Baglioni (rescheduled to September 4, 2027) at the Anfiteatro dell'Anima; the second prize is a dinner for two at participating local restaurants.
Programme Waiting for Riccardo and Claudio 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9:00 PM – Cascina Aia, Manta. Live performances by contestants featuring covers of songs by Riccardo Cocciante and Claudio Baglioni, evaluated by a jury. Registration closes on August 9, 2026.
Highlights Waiting for Riccardo and Claudio 2026
- Free cover contest open to those over 16
- Songs by Riccardo Cocciante and Claudio Baglioni
- First prize: tickets for concerts at the Anfiteatro dell'Anima
- Second prize: dinner for two at local restaurants
Prices Waiting for Riccardo and Claudio 2026
Practical information — Waiting for Riccardo and Claudio
How to get there
Manta is located in the province of Cuneo, in the Saluzzo area. By car, it can be reached via the A6 Turin-Savona motorway (Marene exit), continuing towards Saluzzo, or via the S.P. 422 road coming up from Cuneo. The nearest train station is in Saluzzo, just a few minutes away.
When
Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:00 PM, at Cascina Aia in Manta.
Registration and costs
Participation is free and open to those over 16. Registration via the form on the Manta Municipality website by August 9, 2026. Free admission for the public.
Information
Municipality of Manta – tel. +39 0175 85205 – [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Waiting for Riccardo and Claudio
Cascina Aia