Villa Arconati Festival 2026: eight summer nights with Gipsy Kings

Villa Arconati Festival 2026: music returns to the historic garden

The programme for the 38th edition of the Villa Arconati Festival has been announced. The summer series, organised in partnership between the Municipality of Bollate and the Augusto Rancilio Foundation, includes eight events from 2 to 18 July and brings together a variety of musical and cultural formats.

• 2 July – Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo: an energetic opening with flamenco-pop rhythms.
• 3 July – Giovanni Allevi: a solo piano concert led by the maestro.
• 7 July – Arisa: one of Italy’s best-known voices performing new and classic songs.
• 8 July – Paolo Fresu, "Heroes. Tribute to David Bowie": a reinterpretation project featuring John De Leo, Filippo Vignato and other musicians.
• 10 July – Stefano Massini (in collaboration with the Festival della Bellezza): theatrical monologue "La forza del simbolo".
• 12 July – Dawn concert with Pacifico: a 6 a.m. performance for an intimate morning experience.
• 13 July – Club Tenco evening: screening of the documentary "Pino Daniele. Nero a metà" and a short live set by Chiarè.
• 18 July – Closing with the Gilsons: a Brazilian trio carrying forward Gilberto Gil's legacy with a fresh, original approach.

The festival highlights the restored gardens and spaces of the villa, combining headline concerts, theatrical works and film events to offer accessible cultural programming for the summer season near Milan.

Practical information: schedules and line-up may change; check the festival's official channels for tickets and updates.