Nume Festival 2027, Cortona, Italy

What to expect in 2027

Nume Festival 2027 is expected to bring another programme of international classical music to Cortona, Tuscany, combining established performers with emerging musicians from the next generation. The festival is part of NUME Academy & Festival, a project that connects an international classical music festival with an advanced academy for young artists.

The programme traditionally focuses on chamber music, solo recitals, vocal performances and special classical music projects. Alongside established international performers, NUME gives significant attention to young musicians selected from around the world.

Recent programmes have included artists connected with major international conservatories and musical institutions, while concerts have been presented in historic venues throughout Cortona. The 2027 programme has not yet been announced, so the artists and individual concert themes listed below are based on the latest published programme.

Event dates

June 2027 (Dates TBD)

The exact 2027 calendar has not yet been announced. Recent editions have followed a concentrated festival format in Cortona, with concerts taking place across several evenings and additional academy and satellite activities forming part of the wider NUME programme.

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Venue & festival site

NUME Festival takes place in several cultural venues around the historic centre of Cortona rather than using one conventional festival site. The main concert locations include Teatro Signorelli and Auditorium Sant’Agostino.

Teatro Signorelli

Piazza Luca Signorelli, Cortona AR, Italy

The neoclassical Teatro Signorelli has hosted concerts and theatre productions for almost two centuries. It provides a traditional theatre environment for major festival performances.

Auditorium Sant’Agostino

Via Guelfa 40, Cortona AR, Italy

The auditorium is part of the historic former Convent of Sant’Agostino and has been converted into a modern performance and conference space. It has become one of the principal concert venues for NUME.

Ex-Convent Sant’Agostino

Via Guelfa 40, Cortona AR, Italy

The historic complex also serves as the headquarters for NUME Academy and its masterclasses, connecting the educational and performance sides of the project.

Full lineup

The 2027 lineup has not yet been announced.

The latest published festival programme featured an international group of established performers and young artists, including:

• Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider – violin
• Torleif Thedéen – cello
• Lars Anders Tomter – viola
• Robert Levin – piano
• Fleur Barron – mezzo-soprano
• Stella Chen – violin
• Vlad Stanculeasa – violin
• Ettore Causa – viola
• Andreas Brantelid – cello
• Enrico Pace – piano
• Martina Consonni – piano
• Francisco López – flute
• Charles-Antoine Archambault – cello
• Roberts Balanas – violin
• Clarissa Bevilacqua – violin
• Francesco Tamburini – cello

The programme also featured young NUME Academy artists selected from the international classical music scene, including James Birch, Bohdan Luts, Bade Dastan, Nicolas Perkins, Andy Park and Isaac Lottman.

Headliners & featured artists

The 2027 headliners have not yet been confirmed.

The latest edition demonstrated the festival’s focus on internationally recognised classical musicians. Robert Levin appeared in a Stradivarius-focused concert alongside Stella Chen, Vlad Stanculeasa and Andreas Brantelid, while Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider performed with Torleif Thedéen, Enrico Pace, Stella Chen and Ettore Causa.

Fleur Barron also led a programme combining French mélodie with chamber music, while other concerts highlighted emerging international musicians from leading music schools and conservatories.

Stages & performance areas

NUME does not operate as a multi-stage outdoor festival. Instead, performances are distributed across historic cultural venues in Cortona.

Teatro Signorelli

The historic theatre provides a formal concert setting for selected performances and special programmes.

Auditorium Sant’Agostino

This is one of the central performance spaces for the festival, hosting chamber music, recitals and programmes featuring both established artists and young musicians.

Other cultural venues

The wider NUME Concerts Calendar can also include special concerts and NUME Risonanze events at locations such as Chiesa San Domenico and Museo Diocesano. These satellite events extend classical music into historic and unconventional spaces around Cortona.

Stage-by-stage schedule

The 2027 performance schedule has not yet been released.

Based on the latest programme, the main venue structure can be expected to include:

• Teatro Signorelli: selected major concerts and featured artist programmes
• Auditorium Sant’Agostino: chamber music, recitals and international ensemble performances
• NUME Academy spaces: masterclasses, open rehearsals and educational activities
• NUME Risonanze venues: satellite concerts and special performances in unconventional cultural locations

The festival calendar traditionally combines full concerts with open rehearsals and programmes designed around specific composers, performers or musical themes.

Set times

Exact 2027 set times have not been announced.

Recent NUME concerts have generally taken place in the evening, with published performances commonly scheduled around 7:00 PM or 9:15 PM. Open rehearsals and special educational events may take place earlier in the day.

Visitors should check the official Concerts Calendar before attending because start times can differ according to the venue and type of performance.

Ticket types

The 2027 ticket structure has not yet been announced.

Previous published ticket categories included:

Full-price concert ticket

The standard ticket for major festival concerts was approximately $29.

Reduced ticket for young people and residents

Eligible young people aged 16–30 and Cortona residents could purchase selected concert tickets for approximately $20.

Children and teenagers

Tickets for children and teenagers aged 6–15 were approximately $2 for applicable performances.

Lower-priced special concerts

Some shorter concerts, recitals and NUME Risonanze programmes used a lower standard price of approximately $12, with reduced admission around $8 and children’s tickets around $2.

These are converted approximate USD equivalents of published previous-edition prices and should be treated as reference pricing until 2027 tickets are released.

VIP & premium options

NUME does not operate like a conventional VIP festival with separate backstage or premium concert tickets.

However, the festival offers a formal membership programme for supporters of NUME Academy & Festival. Membership benefits can include reserved seating, access to selected concerts, exclusive events and access to the NUME VIP Lounge after concerts at Teatro Signorelli.

Supporter membership

Previous membership levels have included benefits such as concert admission and access to the VIP Lounge, depending on the membership category.

Patron and Ambassador memberships

Higher membership levels have included reserved seats, access to concerts for multiple guests and exclusive hospitality opportunities.

Membership contributions are separate from ordinary concert tickets and are designed primarily to support the festival and the development of young artists.

Event rules

Visitors should follow the individual venue’s regulations and the instructions provided by festival staff.

Concert etiquette

NUME performances take place primarily in theatres, auditoriums and historic cultural venues, so visitors should maintain normal concert etiquette and avoid disturbing performances.

Entry

Ticket holders should arrive with sufficient time for admission and seating. Specific entry arrangements may vary according to the venue.

Open rehearsals

Some rehearsals are reserved for local music schools, conservatories or other invited participants, while public rehearsals and special activities are clearly identified in the programme.

Programme changes

Artists, repertoire, venues and performance arrangements may be subject to change. The official festival calendar should be checked before travelling.

How to get there

By car

Cortona can be reached from the A1 motorway via the Bettolle exit, followed by road connections toward Cortona. The official NUME visitor information recommends following the signs toward Cortona after leaving the motorway.

By train

The nearest useful railway stations include Camucia-Cortona and Terontola. Train connections from major Italian cities can be combined with onward local transport.

From Florence

Visitors can travel by regional train toward Camucia-Cortona. Fast services from other parts of Italy can connect through Florence before continuing south.

From Rome

Regional services can reach Camucia-Cortona, while faster Intercity services can use Terontola as an alternative connection.

Public transport & parking

Train plus bus

NUME’s official visitor information notes that Trenitalia offers combined train-and-bus options that can take visitors toward central Cortona.

Camucia-Cortona station

This is a useful arrival point for visitors travelling by regional train before continuing toward the historic hilltop centre.

Terontola station

Visitors using faster rail services may find Terontola useful before continuing to Cortona by local transport.

Parking

Visitors travelling by car should use designated public parking areas around Cortona and follow local signs. Because several festival venues are located in the historic centre, parking directly beside the concert venues may not be available.

Accommodation areas

Historic centre of Cortona

Staying within the historic centre places visitors close to Teatro Signorelli, Auditorium Sant’Agostino, restaurants, shops and other festival-related locations.

Camucia

Camucia provides practical accommodation outside the hilltop centre and is convenient for visitors arriving by train.

Val di Chiana

The wider Val di Chiana area offers hotels, agriturismi and rural accommodation for visitors travelling by car.

Recommended local accommodation

The official NUME visitor information highlights accommodation options including Monastero di Cortona & SPA, Hotel Villa Marsili and Hotel San Michele.

Food & drink

Cortona provides a wide selection of restaurants, trattorias, wine bars and cafés within and around the historic centre.

The official visitor information describes Cortona as a destination known for traditional Tuscan cuisine, local restaurants and a strong food-and-wine culture.

Visitors attending evening concerts can combine performances with dinner before or after the show. The compact historic centre also makes it possible to explore local restaurants and wine establishments on foot between festival activities.

Accessibility

Accessibility can vary between venues because NUME uses historic buildings in Cortona.

Teatro Signorelli

The historic theatre has a traditional architectural setting, so visitors with mobility requirements should confirm access arrangements before attending.

Auditorium Sant’Agostino

The auditorium is part of the former Sant’Agostino complex and has been adapted as a modern performance space.

For specific accessibility requirements, visitors should contact NUME directly before purchasing or attending a performance so that venue-specific assistance can be confirmed.

Accessibility contact

Tel. +39 375 146 3319
Email: info@numefestival.it

Best days to attend

The 2027 programme has not yet been announced, so the best concert depends on the final artist and repertoire selection.

For major international artists

Choose an evening featuring established international soloists or chamber musicians.

For emerging talent

Look for NUME Academy recitals and New Generation programmes, which showcase young musicians selected from international music institutions.

For chamber music

Programmes built around string quartets, quintets, piano and chamber ensembles are particularly suited to visitors looking for intimate classical performances.

For the full NUME experience

Visitors staying for several performances can combine major festival concerts with academy activities, open rehearsals and satellite NUME Risonanze events.

Previous year’s highlights

The latest published NUME programme brought a strong international classical music presence to Cortona, with performances featuring Robert Levin, Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, Torleif Thedéen, Stella Chen, Vlad Stanculeasa, Andreas Brantelid, Fleur Barron, Enrico Pace and other internationally active musicians.

One of the major programmes was Legends: A Stradivari Night with Robert Levin, which brought together three international soloists performing on historic Stradivarius instruments alongside pianist Robert Levin.

Another featured programme, Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider “To My Friends”, explored Beethoven and Brahms through a chamber ensemble featuring Szeps-Znaider, Torleif Thedéen, Enrico Pace, Stella Chen and Ettore Causa.

The programme also gave significant space to young performers through the New Generation: The Future of Classical Music concerts, reflecting NUME’s broader mission of supporting the next generation of classical musicians.

Official tickets

2027 ticket sales have not yet been announced.

Tickets and festival information are handled directly through NUME, with the official website providing programme information and ticketing contacts. The festival lists +39 375 146 3319 and info@numefestival.it for information and ticketing enquiries.

Official website: https://numefestival.it/

Ticketing contact: +39 375 146 3319

Email: info@numefestival.it

Visitors should use the official NUME website and ticketing contact when the 2027 programme and ticket sales are released.

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