Bra lights up: Artico Festival returns with big names and the theme

Bra lights up: Artico Festival returns with big names and the theme "Recklessness, Joy" ("L’incoscienza, l’allegria")

From 11 to 13 June 2026 the Parco della Zizzola in Bra will host the tenth edition of Artico Festival, organized by the cultural association Switch On with support from Nova Coop. The outdoor festival features a programme that blends singer-songwriter music, electronic sounds and disco influences.

• Thursday, 11 June: opening with Marlene Kuntz — the band's only summer date in Piedmont and a performance linked to the 30th anniversary of the album Il vile.
• Friday, 12 June: themed "La voglia, la pazzia" with Nico Arezzo (presenting the album Non c’è fretta), Birthh (Alice Bisi) and closing by Ciao Discoteca Italiana with a selection of Italian disco.
• Saturday, 13 June: return of Giorgio Poi, with opener Le Irossa and a set by Il Mago del Gelato, mixing jazz-funk, afrobeat and disco.

Across the three days there will be a food area with local dishes and craft beers, a Garden Stage for unplugged aperitivo performances and an Area Chill for a less crowded listening experience. The Progetto ABS will be on site offering information on harm reduction and responsible consumption.

Active since 2012, Artico Festival remains a key cultural event for the Bra area, showcasing both established artists and emerging names from the Italian music scene.