Festival Palco sul Mare 2026, Gênes, Italie

À quoi s’attendre en 2026

Palco sul Mare Festival 2026 is the 31st edition of the long-running Ligurian festival, continuing a tradition that combines live music, Italian singer-songwriter performances, tribute concerts and cabaret in waterfront and historic locations across Genoa and the surrounding Riviera.

The 2026 edition introduces an expanded three-part format. The OFF section brings concerts to Genoa during spring, the IN section forms the main summer programme with performances at the Porto Antico, Villa Durazzo Bombrini and Riviera locations, while the OUT section returns in autumn with further concerts and a closing event.

The programme includes both free and ticketed performances. Musical styles range from Italian songwriting and rock to tribute productions, Mediterranean music and broader entertainment, while the cabaret programme brings well-known Italian comedians and performers to the festival.

The festival also continues its tradition of moving between different Ligurian locations. Rather than being concentrated at one permanent site, Palco sul Mare uses Genoa’s Porto Antico, Villa Durazzo Bombrini and selected Riviera towns to create a distributed cultural programme.

Dates des événements

Spring, Summer and Autumn 2026

The 2026 edition is divided into three sections:

• OFF: spring concerts at Teatro della Tosse and La Claque
• IN: summer concerts and shows at Genoa’s Porto Antico, Villa Durazzo Bombrini and selected Riviera locations
• OUT: autumn events at Teatro della Tosse, including a concert and closing evening

The festival describes this structure as a way of extending Palco sul Mare beyond a conventional summer-only programme and introducing multidisciplinary formats alongside its established live music and cabaret shows.

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Lieu et site du festival

Palco sul Mare Festival is a travelling festival using several venues throughout Genoa and Liguria.

Piazza delle Feste, Porto Antico di Genova

The Porto Antico is one of the principal venues for the 2026 programme. Its waterfront setting places the festival close to Genoa’s historic centre, restaurants, museums and harbour attractions.

Villa Durazzo Bombrini, Cornigliano

The historic villa and its surrounding park provide an outdoor setting for concerts and summer performances. Several 2026 shows are scheduled here with food service and free parking.

Piazza Colombo, Camogli

Camogli provides a scenic Riviera setting for performances combining music with Mediterranean atmosphere. The Paola Atzeni Quintet programme, for example, presents Italian and Mediterranean repertoire in the town’s central square.

Lungomare Govi, Cogoleto

The seafront location in Cogoleto is used for entertainment and cabaret performances, including Claudio Lauretta’s show.

Piazza Marconi, Lavagna

Lavagna is another Riviera location included in the festival’s distributed programme, with performances taking place in its central public space.

Programmation complète

The published 2026 programme includes a mixture of musicians, tribute bands, singer-songwriters and cabaret performers.

The announced lineup includes:

• Federico Sirianni
• Max Manfredi
• Matteo Troilo & Band
• La Storia Siamo Noi
• ABBATIME Band
• Me Piace ‘O Blues Band
• Roberto Tiranti
• Giuseppe Scarpato
• Luca Borriello
• Saverio Malaspina
• Daniele Raco
• Simonetta Guarino
• Paola Atzeni Quintet
• Claudio Lauretta
• Alessandro Bianchi
• Laura Repetto
• Max Garbarino
• Cromosuoni
• Paola Atzeni
• Pamela Massi
• Laura Mars
• Stephanie Riondino

The festival’s official archive also lists Federico Sirianni and Max Manfredi, Me Piace ‘O Blues Band, ABBATIME Band, Roberto Tiranti and Giuseppe Scarpato, Daniele Raco, Simonetta Guarino, La Storia Siamo Noi, Matteo Troilo & Band, Laura Repetto, Max Garbarino, Luca Borriello, Paola Atzeni and other performers among the 2026 edition’s programme.

Têtes d’affiche et artistes invités

The 2026 programme does not rely on a single headline act. Instead, the festival presents a succession of featured concerts and theatrical or cabaret productions across its different venues.

Federico Sirianni & Max Manfredi

The two Genoese singer-songwriters present “Se è un sogno, pago io”, a project built around the city’s cantautore tradition and their collaboration, with violinist Alice Nappi.

Roberto Tiranti & Giuseppe Scarpato

Their “Rock on the Sea” project brings together Tiranti’s vocal and bass work with Scarpato’s guitar playing for a show built around classic rock repertoire. Luca Borriello and Saverio Malaspina complete the band.

Me Piace ‘O Blues Band

The group presents “30 anni di Pino”, an extensive tribute to Pino Daniele’s blues, rock and singer-songwriter repertoire.

La Storia Siamo Noi

This six-piece project presents an extensive tribute to Francesco De Gregori, recreating arrangements and musical characteristics associated with his repertoire.

Paola Atzeni Quintet

The quintet presents “MusicaMusica – Melodie Mediterranee”, connecting Italian songwriting with Mediterranean musical influences and repertoire associated with artists including Fabrizio De André, Lucio Battisti, Mina, Ornella Vanoni, Niccolò Fabi and Tiromancino.

Scènes et zones de spectacle

Because Palco sul Mare is a distributed festival, its performance areas are individual theatres, squares, parks and waterfront spaces rather than conventional festival stages.

Piazza delle Feste

The main Porto Antico performance area hosts seated concerts with professional stage production. Recent 2026 events have used a single-seat ticketing arrangement for selected performances.

Villa Durazzo Bombrini

The outdoor stage at Villa Bombrini provides a park setting for concerts and cabaret. Recent programmes include food service and free parking for selected events.

Piazza Colombo

Camogli’s central square provides an open-air performance environment overlooking the Ligurian coastal setting.

Lungomare Govi

Cogoleto’s waterfront is used for open-air entertainment and cabaret.

Piazza Marconi

Lavagna provides another central Riviera performance location.

Teatro della Tosse and La Claque

These Genoa theatres form part of the OFF and OUT sections, providing indoor settings for the festival’s spring and autumn programming.

Programme étape par étape

The 2026 programme is organised according to venue and festival section.

OFF – Teatro della Tosse and La Claque

The spring OFF section introduces concerts and alternative programme formats in Genoa’s theatre and club environments.

IN – Porto Antico

The Porto Antico programme features major seated concerts and tribute productions, including ABBATIME Band, Me Piace ‘O Blues Band and Roberto Tiranti with Giuseppe Scarpato.

IN – Villa Durazzo Bombrini

Villa Bombrini hosts concerts and cabaret in its outdoor park setting, including Federico Sirianni and Max Manfredi, La Storia Siamo Noi, Daniele Raco and Simonetta Guarino.

IN – Riviera locations

Camogli, Cogoleto and Lavagna expand the festival beyond Genoa with performances in public squares and waterfront areas.

OUT – Teatro della Tosse

The autumn section returns to Genoa for another concert and the festival’s closing programme.

Temps de set

Specific performance times vary according to the venue and individual show.

The main evening concerts in the 2026 programme generally begin around 9:15 PM or 9:30 PM. Recent Porto Antico performances have scheduled gate opening before the show, while Villa Bombrini events have opened their gates earlier in the evening.

Visitors should check the individual event page for the final schedule because the festival operates across multiple venues.

Some performances are presented as seated concerts, while outdoor Riviera performances may use open public spaces and free-access arrangements.

Types de billets

Palco sul Mare Festival uses different admission systems depending on the event.

The 2026 programme includes both free and paid performances.

For paid Porto Antico concerts, the published standard ticket structure includes:

• Full-price seated ticket: approximately $21.24, before booking charges
• Reduced seated ticket: approximately $17.70, before booking charges

These amounts are converted from the published 2026 ticket prices using an approximate exchange rate of €1 = $1.18. Individual ticketing fees may be additional.

Many Villa Bombrini and Riviera performances are listed as free admission, including the Federico Sirianni and Max Manfredi concert, La Storia Siamo Noi, Daniele Raco, Simonetta Guarino, Paola Atzeni Quintet, Claudio Lauretta and Alessandro Bianchi.

Options VIP et premium

Palco sul Mare Festival does not have a standard VIP festival-pass system.

The paid Porto Antico concerts use reserved seating, with full-price and reduced admission categories rather than separate VIP areas.

Some events also provide practical services such as a cloakroom at Piazza delle Feste. The Porto Antico concerts are therefore structured more like individual seated cultural performances than a conventional premium festival experience.

No 2026 VIP package or backstage pass has been announced.

Règles de l’épreuve

Visitors should follow the rules of the individual venue and the instructions provided by festival staff.

• Keep tickets or reservation confirmations available for ticketed events.
• Respect assigned seating at Porto Antico performances.
• Arrivez avant l’heure de représentation annoncée.
• Follow venue security and capacity requirements.
• Keep mobile phones silent during concerts and theatrical performances.
• Photography and recording may be restricted for individual shows.
• Follow staff instructions concerning entrances and exits.
• Respect historic buildings, parks and public spaces.
• Follow any accessibility arrangements requested during booking.
• For free outdoor events, follow any temporary crowd-management instructions.

Because the festival operates in several different towns and venues, specific rules may vary between individual performances.

Comment y arriver

Genoa is the main transport hub for the festival and is well connected by rail, motorway and air.

Par train

Genova Piazza Principe is particularly convenient for the Porto Antico. From the station, the waterfront area can be reached on foot or by local public transport.

Genova Brignole also provides connections to the city centre and Porto Antico.

En voiture

Genoa is connected to northern Italy through the A7, A10 and A12 motorways. Drivers attending Porto Antico events can follow signs towards the waterfront and designated parking areas.

Par avion

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is the city’s main airport and provides access to the city through road and public transport connections.

For Riviera events in Camogli, Cogoleto and Lavagna, regional rail services can be particularly useful.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Public transport is recommended for many festival events because several performances take place in central urban areas.

Porto Antico

From Genova Piazza Principe, the Porto Antico can be reached on foot in approximately 10–15 minutes. Local buses and the Genoa Metro also provide connections, with San Giorgio being a useful Metro stop for the waterfront.

Villa Durazzo Bombrini

The Cornigliano venue can be reached by local railway and bus connections. Selected 2026 performances specifically advertise free parking at the venue.

Riviera venues

Camogli, Cogoleto and Lavagna have railway stations that can make regional train travel convenient for festival visitors.

Parking arrangements vary by venue and event, so visitors travelling by car should check the individual event information.

Zones d’hébergement

Genoa Historic Centre

A convenient base for Porto Antico concerts, with extensive accommodation, restaurants, museums and nightlife within walking distance.

Principe

Useful for visitors arriving by train and attending events around the Porto Antico.

Cornigliano

A practical option for visitors attending several Villa Durazzo Bombrini performances.

Camogli

Ideal for visitors attending Riviera performances and wanting a coastal stay.

Cogoleto

A convenient seaside base for performances on Lungomare Govi and for exploring the western Ligurian coast.

Lavagna

Useful for visitors attending events around Piazza Marconi and exploring the Tigullio area.

Nourriture et boissons

Food and drink options vary according to the venue.

Villa Durazzo Bombrini’s festival events can include a dedicated refreshment point, allowing visitors to eat and drink within the festival environment.

Porto Antico offers a particularly large choice of restaurants, cafés, bars and waterfront dining options around the performance area.

Visitors attending Riviera concerts in Camogli, Cogoleto and Lavagna can also combine the event with local Ligurian restaurants and seaside cafés.

Local specialities worth trying include:

• Genovese pesto
• Focaccia
• Focaccia di Recco
• Trofie
• Pansoti
• Ligurian seafood
• Farinata
• Vins locaux
• Gelato

Accessibilité

Accessibility arrangements vary because Palco sul Mare uses different theatres, waterfront areas, historic spaces and public squares.

The festival’s ticketed Porto Antico events specifically provide information about reduced admission and procedures for spectators with disabilities. Individual event pages direct visitors to the ticketing information for reservation arrangements.

Visitors with accessibility requirements should contact the organisers or ticket office before attending to confirm:

• Step-free access
• Accessible seating
• Companion arrangements
• Accessible toilets
• Parking or drop-off options
• The most suitable entrance

Outdoor Riviera venues may have different accessibility conditions from theatre and waterfront venues.

Meilleurs jours à assister

The best event depends on the type of performance visitors want to experience.

For Genoese songwriting

The Federico Sirianni and Max Manfredi programme focuses strongly on the Genoese cantautore tradition and their shared musical project.

For classic rock

Roberto Tiranti and Giuseppe Scarpato’s “Rock on the Sea” offers a programme inspired by major rock artists including Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Police.

For Italian songwriting

La Storia Siamo Noi provides a dedicated tribute to Francesco De Gregori, while Me Piace ‘O Blues Band focuses on Pino Daniele’s repertoire.

For Mediterranean music

Paola Atzeni Quintet’s programme combines Italian repertoire with Mediterranean influences and a broad selection of Italian songwriting traditions.

For comedy and cabaret

Daniele Raco, Simonetta Guarino, Claudio Lauretta and Alessandro Bianchi provide dedicated comedy and theatrical performances across Genoa and Riviera venues.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The previous edition marked the festival’s 30th anniversary and featured a broad programme of music and cabaret across Liguria. The festival’s historical archive identifies performances involving major Italian artists and shows across Genoa and Riviera locations.

The 30-year celebration also highlighted the festival’s long history of presenting Italian music and comedy in different Ligurian towns. Its archive recalls performers including Mango, Irene Grandi, Giorgia, Angelo Branduardi, PFM, Elio e le Storie Tese, Enrico Ruggeri and Vinicio Capossela.

The 2026 programme builds on that history with a mixture of established local singer-songwriters, tribute projects, rock performances, cabaret and free outdoor concerts.

The expansion into OFF, IN and OUT sections also represents a structural development for the festival, extending its programme into spring and autumn instead of concentrating all activity within the traditional summer season.

Billets officiels

Tickets are handled according to the individual event.

Paid Porto Antico concerts use seated admission, while many performances at Villa Durazzo Bombrini and Riviera locations are free. The official festival website provides the individual event pages, venue information and ticket links.

Visitors should always check the specific concert page before travelling because admission arrangements differ between performances.

The official festival website is the primary source for programme updates, ticketing information and venue changes.

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