Che Festival 2027, Genoa, Italy

À quoi s’attendre en 2027

Che Festival 2027 is expected to continue the distinctive cultural and humanitarian festival organised by Music for Peace in Genoa. Unlike a conventional commercial music festival, Che Festival combines concerts and entertainment with solidarity, cultural activities, sport, workshops, food, exhibitions and community initiatives.

The festival is held at the Music for Peace headquarters in the Sampierdarena district of Genoa. Its programme traditionally runs throughout the day, creating a large open festival environment where visitors can attend live performances, take part in activities, eat, shop at independent stands and support the organisation’s humanitarian work.

Music is an important part of the programme, but the festival extends well beyond concerts. Recent editions have included dance, theatre, cabaret, sports tournaments, children’s activities, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, artisan stands and international food.

One of the defining features is the festival’s admission system. Instead of a conventional cash ticket, visitors are asked to bring essential goods that Music for Peace can distribute through its humanitarian activities. The organisation explains that these donations are collected and redistributed through its local and international projects.

Dates des événements

May or June 2027 (Dates TBD)

The 2027 programme and exact calendar have not yet been announced. Che Festival traditionally takes place around the May-to-June period, with the programme extending across multiple consecutive days.

Recent editions have operated as long-format festivals with activities running from lunchtime through late evening, allowing visitors to attend concerts as well as daytime cultural, sporting and community activities.

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Lieu et site du festival

Che Festival takes place at the headquarters of Music for Peace in Genoa’s Sampierdarena district.

Main festival site

Music for Peace
Via Balleydier 60
Genova Sampierdarena, Italy

The venue is not simply a concert site. Music for Peace’s complex contains multiple spaces used for different parts of the festival programme.

The established festival infrastructure includes:

• Concert stages
• Theatre space
• Sports field
• Conference room
• Panoramic terraces
• Summer Garden
• Exhibition areas
• Food and beverage areas
• Artisan and independent stands
• Children’s activity areas
• Workshop spaces

The latest official festival information describes a complex with two stages, a theatre, a sports field, conference facilities, panoramic terraces and around 50 multifunctional stands.

Programmation complète

The full Che Festival 2027 lineup has not yet been announced.

The festival’s programme traditionally combines established performers with local artists, dance groups, theatre companies, DJs, comedians, cultural speakers and community organisations.

Recent programmes have included performers and groups such as:

• Fratelli di Soledad
• The Marc iellos
• Seven Gotti Dixieland Genova
• Lo Clan Pipe & Drums
• Buendia
• Lobina
• Naive
• Tomaso Chiarella
• Danza Luccoli 23
• 3 Insoliti Movimenti
• Motus Danza ASD
• Gravità Sospesa
• ALTRo Movimento ASD
• Andrea Sirianni
• Lolli Music
• Mika Kalmi
• Fabrizio Odetto

These names represent recent programme examples and are not confirmed for the 2027 edition.

Têtes d’affiche et artistes invités

Che Festival does not follow the traditional model of a festival built around a small number of commercial headliners.

Instead, its programme is spread across music, theatre, dance, cabaret, sport, cultural discussions, workshops and community activities. The concert programme can feature established Italian bands alongside local performers and specialist projects.

Recent programmes have included Fratelli di Soledad and The Marciellos on the main concert stage, while other areas have featured dance companies, pipe-and-drum performances, DJs and multidisciplinary projects.

International cultural participation is also part of the wider programme. Recent festival projects have included artists and cultural contributors from outside Italy, including music and visual-art projects connected with the Summer Garden.

The 2027 featured artists will be announced with the official programme.

Scènes et zones de spectacle

Che Festival uses multiple performance and activity areas within the Music for Peace complex.

Palco Concerti

The main concert stage hosts bands and larger live music performances. Recent programmes have placed headline-level concert performances here during the evening.

Arena Solidarbus

This area is used for dance, entertainment, performances and other live activities. Recent programming has included dance schools and live performance projects.

Aula Vik

A dedicated indoor cultural space used for conferences, discussions, presentations, readings and social or humanitarian topics.

Summer Garden

The Summer Garden provides an additional cultural and social environment, including exhibitions, live painting, music, readings and other creative activities.

Campo Sportivo

The sports field hosts tournaments and physical activities. Recent programmes have included women’s football and vertical dance performances.

Piazza dei Diritti

A public-facing area used for music, DJs, community activities and cultural projects.

Programme étape par étape

The detailed 2027 schedule has not yet been announced.

Based on the established festival format, visitors can expect the programme to be distributed between several dedicated areas.

Palco Concerti

Main live music performances, bands and featured evening concerts.

Arena Solidarbus

Dance performances, entertainment, demonstrations and multidisciplinary shows.

Aula Vik

Conferences, cultural discussions, presentations, readings and community events.

Summer Garden

Contemporary art, exhibitions, live painting, readings and musical performances.

Piazza dei Diritti

Local music, DJ sets and informal community performances.

Campo Sportivo

Football tournaments, physical activities, demonstrations and sporting events.

The final 2027 programme will determine the artists, activities and performance times assigned to each area.

Temps de set

Les horaires précis des fixes de 2027 n’ont pas encore été annoncés.

Che Festival traditionally operates across the entire day rather than functioning only as an evening concert. The latest official edition was presented as operating from lunchtime until midnight.

A typical festival day can therefore include:

• Lunchtime food and social activities
• Afternoon workshops and cultural events
• Activités pour enfants
• Sports
• Dance and theatre
• Conferences and presentations
• Early-evening performances
• Concerts principaux
• Late-evening entertainment

The final running order should be checked against the official 2027 programme.

Types de billets

Che Festival uses a distinctive non-cash admission system.

Instead of paying a conventional entrance fee, visitors are asked to contribute essential goods that can be used in Music for Peace’s humanitarian activities.

Accepted categories in the latest official information include:

• Food such as pasta, rice, flour, legumes, canned foods, sugar and honey
• Personal hygiene products
• Household cleaning products
• School supplies
• Children’s products
• Selected blankets and small furniture
• Other goods specifically requested by Music for Peace

The organisation explains that donated goods are placed directly into its humanitarian distribution system rather than being treated as a conventional monetary ticket.

There is therefore no standard euro or dollar entrance price to convert for the festival.

Options VIP et premium

Che Festival does not normally operate a conventional VIP or premium ticket programme.

There are no standard VIP passes, premium lounges or commercial backstage packages associated with its established admission model.

The festival’s concept is based on participation, culture and solidarity, with visitors contributing essential goods rather than purchasing a premium entertainment experience.

Règles de l’épreuve

Visitors should follow the instructions of Music for Peace staff, volunteers and individual activity organisers.

• Bring acceptable essential goods if you wish to use the festival’s non-cash admission system.
• Follow instructions at the collection and entrance areas.
• Respect performers, speakers, volunteers and other visitors.
• Follow safety requirements around stages and activity areas.
• Les enfants doivent rester surveillés par des adultes accompagnants.
• Respect sporting areas and restricted operational spaces.
• Do not interfere with humanitarian storage or distribution activities.
• Follow any venue-specific rules for workshops, exhibitions and performances.
• Keep the festival site clean and use designated waste facilities.
• Photography or recording may be restricted for certain activities.

Because the festival combines entertainment with humanitarian operations, visitors should respect both the cultural programme and the organisation’s working spaces.

Comment y arriver

The official festival site is located at Via Balleydier 60 in Genoa’s Sampierdarena district.

Par train

The nearest convenient railway connection is Genova Via di Francia FS. From the station, the festival site is only a short walk according to the official directions.

Genova Piazza Principe is another major arrival point, with a local bus connection available towards the Via di Francia area.

By bus

Several Genoa urban bus routes serve stops around Via di Francia, Cantore and the Matitone area.

En voiture

Drivers can reach the site from the Genoa West motorway exit and follow signs towards the port and Sampierdarena.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Public transport is one of the most convenient ways to reach Che Festival.

Train

Genova Via di Francia FS is approximately a short walk from the festival site. Genova Piazza Principe can also be used, followed by a local bus connection.

Bus

The official directions identify several useful routes, including buses serving Via di Francia, Matitone and Cantore.

Car

Visitors arriving from the motorway can use the Genova Ovest exit and follow directions towards the port.

Parking is available in the surrounding Sampierdarena area, although availability can become more limited during busy festival periods. Visitors should allow additional time when travelling by car.

Zones d’hébergement

Sampierdarena

The most practical area for visitors who want to stay close to the festival site and return easily after evening concerts.

Principe

A convenient choice for visitors arriving by train, with connections towards Sampierdarena and access to central Genoa.

Centro Storico

The historic centre offers a broad choice of hotels, guesthouses, apartments, restaurants and nightlife while remaining connected to the festival area by public transport.

Foce

A useful option for visitors wanting to combine the festival with Genoa’s waterfront and central districts.

Sestri Ponente

A western Genoa option that can work well for visitors travelling by train or car and exploring the city’s western side.

Nourriture et boissons

Food and drink are major components of Che Festival.

The festival’s programme has traditionally included a broad food area with different culinary traditions, independent food stands, cafés, bars and informal dining spaces.

Recent Music for Peace festival materials have listed food projects representing different cuisines and traditions, including Ethiopian-Eritrean, Tamil, Senegalese, Persian, Peruvian and Ligurian food. Other stands have included pizzerias, craft beer, cafés, gelato and traditional Genoese specialities.

Visitors can expect a social food environment alongside the cultural programme rather than a single central restaurant.

Accessibilité

Che Festival takes place in a multi-purpose facility rather than a conventional concert venue, with several different indoor and outdoor areas.

Accessibility can therefore vary between stages, terraces, sports spaces, conference areas and temporary festival installations.

Visitors with mobility or other accessibility requirements should contact Music for Peace before attending so the organisers can provide current information about entrances, accessible routes, facilities and the most suitable performance areas.

The festival’s humanitarian and community-oriented structure means that visitors can also contact the organisers directly about specific participation requirements.

Meilleurs jours à assister

The best day to attend will depend on the final 2027 programme because Che Festival offers considerably more than music.

For live concerts

Choose the programme day featuring the artists and bands that most closely match your musical interests.

For cultural activities

Look for days with conferences, exhibitions, presentations, readings and artistic projects.

For families

Daytime programmes with children’s activities, workshops and entertainment can provide a broader family experience.

For sports

The Campo Sportivo programme is the most relevant area for visitors interested in football and other sporting activities.

For the complete festival atmosphere

A full-day visit allows visitors to experience food, workshops, cultural activities, shopping, sport and live music rather than attending only the evening concerts.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

Recent Che Festival editions have demonstrated the event’s unusual combination of music, culture, sport and humanitarian participation.

The latest programme included Fratelli di Soledad and The Marciellos on the main concert stage, alongside dance performances, pipe-and-drum music, DJ sets and local artists.

The festival also incorporated sporting activities, including a women’s football tournament and a vertical dance performance combining movement, acrobatics and climbing.

The Summer Garden provided a dedicated space for contemporary art and cultural projects, including international contemporary-art exhibitions, live painting, readings, installations and musical performances.

Beyond entertainment, the festival’s central feature remained its humanitarian admission system. Visitors were encouraged to bring essential food, hygiene, educational and children’s supplies instead of paying a conventional cash entrance fee.

The goods collected through the festival are incorporated into Music for Peace’s humanitarian distribution activities in Italy and abroad, linking the cultural event directly with the organisation’s wider mission.

Billets officiels

Che Festival does not use a conventional paid ticket system.

The official admission model is based on donations of essential goods rather than cash. Visitors should consult the official festival website for the current list of requested items and any special requirements for the 2027 edition.

For general information, the festival lists +39 010 857 2540 and info@musicforpeace.it.

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