Cremona Musica Expo & Festival 2026, Italy

• Oktober 2, 2026
  Veranstaltungsdatum:
• Oktober 4, 2026
  Veranstaltungsende:

Was 2026 zu erwarten ist

Cremona Musica Expo & Festival 2026 will take place from October 2 to October 4, 2026, at CremonaFiere and across selected locations in the city of Cremona. The event combines an international exhibition of high-end musical instruments with concerts, masterclasses, competitions, demonstrations, exhibitions and cultural activities. The 2026 edition runs each day from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The programme covers classical and contemporary music, with dedicated areas for strings, pianos, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, wind instruments, accordions, music technology and publishing. New elements for 2026 include the Cremona Musica Piano Contest, the Young Band Contest and an expanded Electric Sound Village with Soundmit participation.

The festival will also extend beyond the exhibition centre through Cremona Musica Downtown, concerts in the historic centre and other city-based activities. Visitors can combine the trade-fair experience with Cremona’s long-established violin-making and musical heritage.

Veranstaltungstermine

Cremona Musica Expo & Festival 2026 will run for three days from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, 2026.

• Friday, October 2: 10:00–18:00 Uhr
• Saturday, October 3: 10:00–18:00 Uhr
• Sunday, October 4: 10:00–18:00 Uhr
• Dauer: Drei Tage
• Veranstaltungsort: Cremona Exhibition Centre and selected locations in Cremona

The official event website confirms the three-day dates and daily opening hours.

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Veranstaltungsort und Festivalgelände

The main exhibition will be held at CremonaFiere, the city’s principal exhibition and conference complex.

• Veranstaltungsort: CremonaFiere
• Adresse: Piazza Zelioli Lanzini, 1, 26100 Cremona, Italy
• Main event: Cremona Musica Expo & Festival
• Stadt: Cremona
• Land: Italien

The festival experience also extends into Cremona’s historic centre, where concerts and other activities are scheduled under the Cremona Musica Downtown and Fuori Salone programmes.

Volle Besetzung

The 2026 programme brings together performances, exhibitions, competitions, masterclasses, presentations and demonstrations across the event’s specialist sections. The official event calendar is still being updated, so the complete programme may continue to expand before October.

Major 2026 programme elements include:

• Cremona Mondomusica: High-end string instruments and violin making.
• Piano Experience: Pianos, keyboards and related technologies.
• Acoustic Guitar Village: Acoustic guitars, exhibitions, masterclasses and performances.
• Electric Sound Village: Electric guitars, amplification, rock history and new sound technologies.
• Wind Festival: Wind instruments and the Cremona Band Festival.
• Accordion Show: Accordion culture, instruments and performances.
• Cremona Musica Young Band Contest: Competition for young ensembles.
• Cremona Musica Piano Contest: New competition for students of Italian conservatories and AFAM institutions.
• PianoLink International Amateurs Competition: Amateur piano competition with its 2026 final in Cremona.
• Disklavier Festival: Events exploring Yamaha Disklavier technology and creative applications.
• Cremona Musica Awards: Recognition of important personalities and institutions in the music world.
• Cremona Musica Downtown: Music and cultural activities extending into the city centre.

Headliner und Gastkünstler

The 2026 Electric Sound Village programme includes several recognised guitarists and musicians. Confirmed names include Stef Burns, Franco Mussida, Filippo Graziani, Giuseppe Scarpato, Mattia Tedesco, Osvaldo Loiacono and Simone Galassi.

The programme also introduces Soundmit, bringing synthesizers, electronic instruments, new audio technologies and experimental sound into the Electric Sound Village. Historical and cultural displays will include material relating to drums and the sound of Jimi Hendrix.

The Cremona Musica Piano Contest will also introduce a new generation of pianists, with its live final scheduled for Sunday, October 4 in the Sala Stradivari at CremonaFiere.

Bühnen und Aufführungsbereiche

Cremona Musica uses several specialist spaces and stages throughout the exhibition centre.

• ESV Live Stage: Live performances and the Young Band Contest.
• Electric Sound Village Meeting Area: Masterclasses, presentations and technical sessions.
• Silent Stage: Guitar-related performances, meetings and demonstrations.
• Sala Stradivari: Major piano-related events, including the Piano Contest final.
• Acoustic Guitar Village: Guitar performances, demonstrations and masterclasses.
• Cremona Band Festival areas: Performances by participating wind bands.
• Cremona Musica Downtown: Outdoor and city-centre performances away from the fairgrounds.

Phasen-für-Etappe-Zeitplan

The detailed 2026 programme is being updated by the organiser, so visitors should check the official event calendar for the latest times before attending.

Confirmed programme examples include:

• Friday, October 2: Cremona Musica Young Band Contest, scheduled from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the ESV Live Stage.
• Saturday, October 3: The PianoLink International Amateurs Competition final takes place in Cremona, while Electric Sound Village programming includes masterclasses and meetings.
• Sunday, October 4: The Cremona Musica Piano Contest final takes place in Sala Stradivari. The Electric Sound Village also features sessions including Stef Burns’ masterclass and other technical and cultural presentations.
• Sunday, October 4: Cremona Musica Downtown Giovani is scheduled in Piazza Roma from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, featuring young musicians and performers.

Festgelegte Zeiten

Cremona Musica is not organised around a single continuous concert timetable. Set times vary according to the individual performance, masterclass, competition or presentation.

The organiser’s online calendar provides event-specific times and locations and is still being updated for 2026. Visitors should therefore check the official schedule before the day they plan to attend.

Some confirmed examples include the Young Band Contest from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on October 2 and the Stef Burns masterclass at 3:00 pm on October 4.

Essen und Trinken

Visitors can take advantage of food and refreshment services around the CremonaFiere exhibition complex and in the wider city of Cremona.

The festival also encourages visitors to explore the city beyond the fairgrounds, where restaurants, cafés and traditional food establishments provide additional dining options. The official visitor information also promotes Cremona’s tourist attractions and city-centre activities during the event.

Erreichbarkeit

Cremona Musica takes place at CremonaFiere, with visitor services provided through the exhibition centre. Visitors who require specific assistance should contact the venue before travelling to confirm the latest arrangements.

The official visitor information also provides general access instructions and venue information for attendees. Large bags, backpacks and instrument cases are prohibited inside the event for security reasons, with storage available at the entrance.

Beste Tage zum Besuch

Each day offers a different combination of exhibition areas and performances, so the most suitable day depends on the type of music and activities a visitor wants to experience.

• Friday, October 2: Suitable for visitors interested in the opening programme, Electric Sound Village and the Young Band Contest.
• Saturday, October 3: Useful for visitors interested in piano activities, competitions, masterclasses and the wider exhibition.
• Sunday, October 4: Includes the Cremona Musica Piano Contest final, Electric Sound Village programming and Cremona Musica Downtown Giovani in the city centre.

Visitors interested in seeing the widest possible range of exhibition sections may prefer a three-day pass, while those focused on specific performances can select the corresponding day.

Höhepunkte des Vorjahres

The 2025 edition brought together more than 400 exhibitors from 35 countries and presented more than 200 events over three days. The programme included concerts, exhibitions, masterclasses, competitions, conferences, seminars and award ceremonies.

Major 2025 attractions included the Electric Sound Village, the historical Pagine di Rock exhibition, the Accordion Show, the Crema organ-making programme and the PianoLink International Amateurs Competition. The Cremona Musica Awards also recognised figures including violinist Midori, composer Francesco Filidei and pianist Bruno Canino.

The 2025 edition recorded 7,744 exhibitors from more than 35 countries according to the organiser’s published figures, with visitors and exhibitors coming from a highly international audience.

Offizielle Tickets

Tickets for Cremona Musica 2026 are available through the official event ticketing system. Online tickets offer different options depending on whether visitors want a single day or access throughout all three days.

The official ticket page currently lists:

• Online daily ticket: $23.08
• Online three-day full-access pass: $27.69
• Children aged 6–12: $10.39
• Kinder im Alter von 0–5 Jahren: Kostenlos
• On-site daily ticket: $25.39
• On-site three-day full-access pass: $51.93

The online three-day ticket is available at the early rate until September 15, while the on-site three-day price applies afterward.

Fahrkartentypen

Cremona Musica offers several admission options for the 2026 edition.

• Online daily ticket: $23.08, valid for one admission on one event day.
• Online three-day pass: $27.69, allowing one admission per day during all three event days.
• Reduziertes Kinderticket: $10.39 for children aged 6–12.
• Kinder im Alter von 0–5 Jahren: Free admission, with the free ticket collected at the entrance.
• On-site daily ticket: $25.39.
• On-site three-day pass: $51.93.

The official ticket page also notes that some specialist activities can require separate registration. For example, selected Electric Sound Village masterclasses have separate participation fees in addition to the main exhibition ticket.

All prices above are converted from the organiser’s published amounts using approximately 1 EUR = $1.154.

VIP- und Premium-Optionen

Cremona Musica does not currently advertise a separate general-public VIP admission category or premium festival pass.

The principal premium-access format is the three-day full-access ticket, which permits entry on each of the three exhibition days. Certain specialist masterclasses and professional activities may require separate registration or additional participation fees.

Exhibitors, professional participants and competition entrants have separate registration arrangements from ordinary visitor admission.

Veranstaltungsregeln

Visitors should follow the security and access regulations published by Cremona Musica and CremonaFiere.

• Bags: Large bags and backpacks are prohibited inside the event.
• Instrument cases: Instrument cases are not permitted inside the exhibition area.
• Storage: A storage service is available at the entrance.
• Pets: Pets are allowed subject to the organiser’s conditions.
• Hunde: Dogs must be kept on a leash and accompanied by a muzzle as required by law.
• Young animals: Puppies under three months are not permitted.
• Female animals: Females in heat are not permitted.
• Vaccination and identification: Pets must comply with applicable vaccination and microchip requirements.

The organiser recommends avoiding bringing animals that are not accustomed to crowded environments.

Wie man dorthin kommt

Cremona Musica takes place at CremonaFiere, Piazza Zelioli Lanzini 1, in Cremona.

Visitors arriving by train can travel to Cremona railway station and continue to the exhibition centre by local transport or the dedicated shuttle service operating during the exhibition. The organiser also provides information about bus connections and a dedicated shuttle.

The city can also be reached by road, while visitors travelling from other parts of Lombardy can use regional train connections. The official visitor information specifically promotes train travel to Cremona during the event.

Öffentlicher Nahverkehr und Parken

The exhibition centre is served by public transport connections, with a dedicated shuttle service available during the three event days.

• Rail: Travel to Cremona railway station.
• Shuttle: Dedicated shuttle service operates during Cremona Musica.
• Bus: Local bus connections serve the exhibition centre.
• Parken: P1 and P7 parking areas are available for a fee.
• Veranstaltungsort: Piazza Zelioli Lanzini, 1, Cremona.

The official visitor page confirms paid parking at P1 and P7 and directs visitors to the event shuttle and bus timetable information.

Unterkunftsbereiche

Visitors staying for the full three-day event can choose accommodation in central Cremona or around the exhibition centre.

• Cremona city centre: Convenient for restaurants, cultural attractions and Cremona Musica Downtown activities.
• CremonaFiere area: Practical for visitors prioritising access to the exhibition centre.
• Railway station area: Suitable for visitors arriving by train and using public transport.
• Historisches Zentrum: Useful for combining the festival with visits to Cremona’s museums, historic buildings and music-related attractions.

The organiser’s visitor information specifically encourages guests to explore Cremona during their stay, including its museums and cultural attractions.

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