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Cremona Summer Festival 2026

Name: Cremona Summer Festival 2026
Start: 2026-07-21
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Cremona

The 16th edition of the Cremona Summer Festival takes place from July 21 to September 27, 2026, celebrating the city's heritage in music and lutherie. This multi-month event features a diverse schedule of orchestral performances, masterclasses, and specialized music competitions held at various historic venues throughout Cremona.

Date: Jul 21 - Sep 27, 2026
Location: Cremona
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Concerts by the Asia Youth String Orchestra from Hong Kong
Showcases featuring winners of the International Competition for Strings and Piano
Free public admission to all festival concerts until seats are filled
Educational program featuring 100 international students and over 40 masters

The Cremona Summer Festival 2026 brings together international musicians, students, and violin-making experts for a extensive celebration of classical performance. Promoted by the Chamber of Commerce of Cremona-Mantova-Pavia, the festival includes performances by the Asia Youth String Orchestra and activities led by the Cremona International Music Academy. The program combines intensive educational masterclasses for over 100 students with public recitals and the Cremona Opera Festival.

Concerts are hosted at significant local sites including the Museo del Violino's Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi and the Cortile Federico II. A notable feature of the festival is its accessibility, as all concerts are offered to the public free of charge until seating capacity is reached. The 2026 edition continues the long-standing tradition of linking high-level musical training with public cultural showcases in the heart of Italy's famous violin-making capital.

Practical details

Before attending

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