Alessandria Barocca e non solo… is an international music festival presented in its seventeenth edition in 2026. Organised by Associazione Pantheon ETS and artistically directed by Daniela Demicheli, the festival combines historically informed Baroque performance with chamber music and repertoire extending from the Classical period through the 20th century and contemporary music.
The 2026 programme brings 13 concerts and music events to Alessandria and locations across its province. Performances take place in churches, historic buildings, cultural institutions and municipal venues, making the festival as much a journey through the area’s heritage as a classical music programme.
The festival is particularly suited to visitors interested in early music, Vivaldi, chamber repertoire, period-performance practices, piano music, violin traditions and concert formats that combine music with narration, literature and visual material.
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The event period supplied by Italia.it is 7 June 2026 to 25 October 2026, with 13 appointments listed for the edition.
The festival’s wider 2026 programme published by the tourism organisation and artistic team also includes a final concert on 8 November 2026, meaning visitors planning around the complete programme should check the latest official schedule rather than relying only on the shorter date range.
The 2026 programme features several recurring and specialist performers associated with the festival’s Baroque and chamber-music identity.
Das Festival nutzt keine herkömmlichen Festivalbühnen. Stattdessen werden die Aufführungen in historische und kulturelle Räume in der gesamten Provinz Alessandria integriert.
Die Hauptaufführungsräume umfassen Kirchen, ein Konservatoriumsauditorium, eine öffentliche Bibliothek, Gemeinderäume und das historische Palatium Vetus. Dieses Format ermöglicht es dem Publikum, die Musik in architektonisch bedeutenden Umgebungen zu erleben, anstatt in einem traditionellen Konzertsaal-Setting.
Die meisten Konzerte sind für den Abend angesetzt, in der Regel um 21:00 Uhr.
Das Programm enthält einige Ausnahmen:
Alle anderen aufgeführten Konzerte 2026 beginnen um 21:00 Uhr.
Der Eintritt für die von den Organisatoren und teilnehmenden Institutionen dokumentierten Festivalveranstaltungen 2026 ist frei. So ist das Konzert am 17. Juni am Conservatorio A. Vivaldi ausdrücklich als freier Eintritt ohne Reservierung angegeben.
Auch aktuelle Ankündigungen für spätere Konzerte im Jahr 2026 beschreiben den Eintritt als kostenlos, obwohl Zuschauer im Voraus einen Platz reservieren können.
Für die Ausgabe 2026 wurde kein VIP-Ticketprogramm oder ein Premium-Festivalpaket angekündigt.
Die wichtigste Möglichkeit zum erweiterten Zugang ist die vorherige Sitzplatzreservierung für einzelne Konzerte. Dies kann besonders nützlich in kleineren Kirchen und historischen Veranstaltungsorten sein, wo die Sitzplatzkapazität begrenzt ist.
Die Zuschauer sollten die individuellen Anforderungen der jeweiligen Gaststätte einhalten. Da Konzerte in Kirchen, historischen Gebäuden und kulturellen Einrichtungen stattfinden, wird respektvolles Verhalten und angemessenes Verhalten erwartet.
Für Konzerte, bei denen Reservierungen möglich sind, sollten Besucher vor dem Besuch über das Festival reservieren. Die Veranstalter empfehlen ausdrücklich Reservierungen für einige Aufführungen aufgrund der Kapazität des Veranstaltungsorts.
Besucher sollten auch früh kommen, insbesondere bei kostenlosen Konzerten, bei denen der Eintritt nicht an einen kostenpflichtigen Platz gebunden ist.
Alessandria liegt im Piemont zwischen Turin, Mailand und Genua und ist damit für Besucher in Norditalien zugänglich.
Die Stadt ist per Zug und Straße erreichbar, während die provinziellen Veranstaltungsorte am besten je nach Veranstaltungsort erreichbar sind.
Für eine festivalorientierte Reise ist Alessandria die praktischste Basis, da mehrere Aufführungen innerhalb der Stadt stattfinden, während ausgewählte Konzerte Reisen zu nahegelegenen Gemeinden erfordern.
Die zentralen Veranstaltungsorte von Alessandria sind in der Regel über das städtische Verkehrsnetz der Stadt erreichbar, während der Bahnhof Verbindungen für Besucher aus anderen norditalienischen Städten bietet.
Für Konzerte außerhalb des Zentrums von Alessandria sollten Besucher im Voraus den jeweiligen Veranstaltungsort und die lokalen Verkehrsmöglichkeiten prüfen. Das Autofahren kann für eine Multi-Veranstaltungsort-Route praktischer sein, da das Programm 2026 mehrere Städte in der Provinz umfasst.
Parking arrangements vary by venue, particularly for churches and smaller municipal locations, so visitors should allow extra time to find parking before evening concerts.
Alessandria city centre: The most convenient choice for visitors attending several concerts in Alessandria and wanting easy access to restaurants, historic buildings and cultural attractions.
Near the railway station: Suitable for visitors arriving by train and using Alessandria as a base for the festival.
Tortona: A useful alternative for visitors attending the Tortona programme and exploring the surrounding area.
Monferrato countryside: Suitable for travellers combining the festival with wine tourism, historic villages and rural accommodation.
Oviglio and surrounding countryside: Convenient for visitors particularly interested in the southern part of the festival programme.
Food and drink are not the principal focus of Alessandria Barocca e non solo…, but attending the festival provides an opportunity to combine classical concerts with Piedmontese cuisine.
Visitors staying in Alessandria can explore local restaurants before or after evening performances. Those travelling through the Monferrato area can also combine concerts with the region’s wine and food traditions.
For a multi-day trip, the festival can therefore be incorporated into a wider cultural itinerary covering Alessandria, Monferrato, Tortona and nearby historic communities.
The festival is designed to bring classical music to a broad audience and uses a variety of public cultural and historic spaces. Italia.it describes the initiative as accessible to a diverse audience.
However, accessibility conditions can differ substantially between venues because the programme takes place in historic churches, halls and other buildings. Visitors with mobility requirements should check the accessibility of the specific venue before attending.
For seating assistance or venue-specific information, contacting the festival organisers in advance is advisable.
Eröffnungsperiode: The June concerts provide a strong introduction to the festival’s Baroque identity, with L’Archicembalo appearing at the opening and again later in the month.
Late summer: The August and September programme broadens the musical range, including violin, chamber, guitar and accordion performances.
September: This is one of the most geographically varied parts of the programme, with concerts in Salabue, Valmadonna and San Sebastiano Curone as well as Alessandria.
October: The October concerts offer piano, cello, narrated music and literary connections, making this period particularly interesting for visitors who enjoy music combined with storytelling.
The 2025 edition was the sixteenth edition and also featured 13 appointments distributed between Alessandria and the surrounding province.
The previous programme included L’Archicembalo performing Vivaldi, Matteo Costa on piano, Cristina Mosca and Emanuela Cagno, Ensemble Sergio Gaggia, the Duo Bianchi-Demicheli and a number of concerts combining music with narration and cultural themes.
The 2025 programme also demonstrated the festival’s established approach of placing performances in churches, libraries, conservatory spaces, municipal buildings and smaller provincial communities.
The festival’s 2026 concerts are generally presented as free-admission events rather than a conventional ticketed festival. Some concerts offer advance seat reservation, particularly where venue capacity is limited.
For the latest concert information, programme updates and reservation instructions, use the official festival channels. The festival’s artistic website publishes the complete 2026 programme and individual concert programmes.
Festival website: https://www.italia.it/en/piedmont/alessandria/things-to-do/event-international-festival-alessandria-barocca
The international music festival runs from June 7 through October 25, spanning nearly five months of scheduled events. Concerts are distributed across this extended timeframe, offering approximately thirteen distinct musical appointments for audiences to enjoy. Checking the official festival schedule online helps visitors plan attendance around specific performance dates.
Tickets and seat reservations can be secured through official festival booking channels online or directly at the venue entrances prior to showtime. Because concerts take place in historic churches and intimate spaces with limited capacity, advance booking is strongly encouraged. Information regarding ticket availability is regularly updated on the festival's official web pages and regional tourism portals.
Many of the festival's host locations are centuries-old Piedmontese churches and heritage structures which may feature historic architectural constraints. Visitors requiring specific mobility assistance or wheelchair access should contact the festival organization in advance for venue-specific guidance. Dedicated staff members are always present on-site to assist guests with comfortable seating arrangements upon arrival.
Alessandria is well-connected by regional rail networks, making train travel a convenient option for arriving from nearby cities like Turin or Milan. Local bus services and short walks connect the central transit hubs to the various historic churches and municipal venues. Since parking near ancient city centers and historic churches can be limited, utilizing designated peripheral parking lots is recommended.
Concertgoers are encouraged to dress in smart-casual attire suited for visiting historic indoor spaces and sacred cultural monuments. Evening temperatures during late spring and autumn can vary, making light jackets or wraps advisable when sitting inside unheated stone churches. Arriving a short time before the scheduled performance ensures a smooth entry process and allows guests to settle comfortably before the music begins.
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