Arilica Festival in Peschiera del Garda: sold out through 24 May 2026

Arilica Festival in Peschiera del Garda: summary and programme

Arilica, the cultural festival held in Peschiera del Garda, is drawing large crowds: all scheduled evenings and events to date have been sold out. Directed by Matteo Vanzan, the festival combines singer-songwriter music, contemporary art and live street performances, offering a free public programme running through 24 May 2026.

Key events and guests

Highlights from the festival include concerts and performances that spotlight both independent music and Italy's musical heritage:

• 11 April 2026, 21:00 – DIVO project concert at the Palazzina Storica (vocals Alan Bedin, piano Marco Ponchiroli, bass Alvise Seggi), traversing swing, jazz-influenced sounds and classic Italian songwriting.
• 12 April 2026, 21:00 – Olly Riva acoustic performance at the Palazzina Storica with reworked songs from his bands, spanning punk, soul and rock'n'roll.
• 19 April 2026 – Street Art Performance in Piazza d'Armi featuring artists such as Mister Clay, Dropsy, KayOne, Mowe, Slog175 and Zor.
• 26 April 2026 – Conversation with Cristiano Godano (Marlene Kuntz) in Piazza San Marco.

Exhibitions and venues

In parallel with the concerts, the festival hosts contemporary art shows and site-specific projects in historic locations:

• Palazzina Storica – group show "Light&Shadow", exploring the interplay between light and space.
• Attic of the Artillery Barracks – exhibition "BlaBlaBla. Against exhausted language", a critical take on language in contemporary art.

Accessibility and cultural impact

The artistic director describes Arilica as a free journey through author-driven music and chromatic visions that is helping to position the Garda area as a cultural hub. Attendance has been high across concerts and exhibitions, with many events sold out.

For the full programme and practical information on individual events, visit the official website: www.arilicafestival.it.