Levanto Music Festival – Amfiteatrof 2027, Italy

À quoi s’attendre en 2027

Levanto Music Festival – Amfiteatrof 2027 will continue the long-running summer music tradition of Levanto, bringing classical music, jazz, world music, chamber performances, theatre, traditional music and interdisciplinary projects to atmospheric venues around the Ligurian town.

The festival has been held in Levanto since 1992 and is dedicated to the memory of Massimo Amfiteatrof, the internationally recognised cellist who had a strong connection with the town. The festival is known for combining high-quality performances with historic churches, squares, cultural buildings and unusual scenic locations.

The 2027 programme is expected to maintain the festival’s broad artistic approach, with established performers appearing alongside younger musicians and emerging artists. Recent editions have included piano, violin, cello, guitar, jazz, tango, vocal music, traditional music, theatre and music-related educational activities.

The detailed 2027 artist programme has not yet been announced, so individual performers and performances should be confirmed through the official festival website as announcements are released.

Dates des événements

July – September 2027 (Dates TBD)

The detailed 2027 calendar has not yet been published.

The festival traditionally takes place during the summer season in Levanto, with performances distributed across several weeks and multiple venues. The programme can include concerts, theatrical productions, educational projects and special collaborations.

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Lieu et site du festival

Levanto Music Festival does not operate from a single permanent festival site. Performances take place in different cultural and historic locations around Levanto.

Auditorium dell’Ospitalia del Mare

This is one of the festival’s principal indoor venues and regularly hosts piano recitals, chamber performances, jazz concerts, theatre and special musical projects.

Cava di Marmo Rosso

The historic Red Marble Quarry provides one of the festival’s most distinctive performance environments. Recent programmes have used the quarry for jazz, tango, theatre, world music and large ensemble performances.

Chiesa di Sant’Andrea

The Church of Sant’Andrea is another important concert location, particularly suitable for classical, chamber and vocal performances.

Loggia Medioevale di Piazza del Popolo

This historic central location has hosted vocal ensembles, guitar and oud performances, jazz-related projects and other outdoor concerts.

Nostra Signora della Costa

The hilltop religious site provides an atmospheric setting for selected vocal and instrumental performances. Because capacity can be limited, advance reservation may be required for some events.

Programmation complète

The full 2027 lineup has not yet been announced.

Based on the festival’s established programming, visitors can expect a mixture of:

• Classical soloists
• Chamber ensembles
• Pianists and string musicians
• Jazz artists
• World and traditional music performers
• Vocal ensembles and choirs
• Tango and other international music
• Young and emerging musicians
• Theatre and music performers
• Educational and interdisciplinary projects

The latest completed programme demonstrates the festival’s broad musical range, including international performers, young musicians, chamber groups, jazz ensembles, traditional music projects and artists from different musical traditions.

Têtes d’affiche et artistes invités

The 2027 headliners have not yet been confirmed.

The festival does not follow a conventional commercial headliner-only model. Instead, its programme gives considerable attention to respected classical musicians, chamber performers, jazz artists, young talents and distinctive artistic projects.

Recent featured performers have included Chi Ho Han, Fabiola Tedesco, Aoife Ní Bhriain and Cormac McCarthy, Maria Nives Riggio & The New York Trio, Cuarteto Pichuco, Riccardo Ascani and Pejman Tadayon, as well as ensembles from the Conservatorio N. Paganini di Genova.

The final 2027 featured-artist list should be added once the organisers publish the official programme.

Scènes et zones de spectacle

Auditorium dell’Ospitalia del Mare

The main indoor performance environment for piano, chamber music, jazz, theatre and specialist musical programmes.

Cava di Marmo Rosso

An unusual open-air performance setting that gives the festival some of its strongest visual identity. It has hosted jazz, tango, world music, theatre and larger instrumental ensembles.

Chiesa di Sant’Andrea

A historic church setting particularly suited to acoustic classical and vocal performances.

Loggia Medioevale di Piazza del Popolo

A central historic location used for intimate outdoor performances and ensembles.

Nostra Signora della Costa

A scenic religious site used for selected concerts where the setting forms an important part of the audience experience.

Programme étape par étape

The 2027 stage schedule has not yet been released.

The expected programme structure can be divided broadly between the festival’s principal venues:

Auditorium dell’Ospitalia del Mare

Expected to accommodate piano recitals, chamber music, jazz, theatre and specialist musical projects.

Cava di Marmo Rosso

Expected to host selected outdoor concerts, larger ensembles, jazz, world music and interdisciplinary performances.

Chiesa di Sant’Andrea

Expected to focus on classical, chamber and vocal music.

Loggia Medioevale di Piazza del Popolo

Expected to provide a central outdoor setting for smaller ensembles and crossover performances.

Nostra Signora della Costa

Expected to host selected concerts in an intimate and historic environment.

The exact 2027 allocation of performers to venues will depend on the official programme.

Temps de set

The 2027 performance schedule has not yet been announced.

Recent editions have generally concentrated the main evening concerts around 9:30 PM, while selected educational and special activities can take place earlier in the day. The official programme has historically published individual performance times alongside each event.

Visitors should check the individual concert page before attending because start times can differ according to venue and programme type.

Types de billets

Levanto Music Festival has traditionally operated with free admission for its main festival events.

The latest official edition states that its scheduled appointments are free and open to the public. This includes concerts taking place at venues such as the Cava di Marmo Rosso and other festival locations.

For 2027, the expected ticket structure is therefore:

• Free general admission for festival performances
• Free admission to selected cultural and educational activities
• Advance reservation for capacity-limited events where required

2027 pricing: Free admission based on the latest official edition; final 2027 access arrangements remain subject to confirmation.

Options VIP et premium

The festival does not currently operate a conventional VIP ticket or premium hospitality system.

Its format is centred on free cultural access rather than VIP packages, premium seating categories or commercial festival hospitality.

Some performances may have limited capacity and require advance reservation even when admission is free. The official festival has specifically recommended reservations for certain smaller venues because of their restricted capacity.

Règles de l’épreuve

Visitors should follow the instructions provided by the festival organisers and individual venues.

Important considerations include:

• Respect the seating arrangements of each venue.
• Arrive early for performances in small-capacity locations.
• Keep mobile phones silent during concerts.
• Follow staff instructions regarding entry and seating.
• Do not disturb performers or other audience members.
• Follow any venue-specific restrictions concerning bags, photography and recording.
• Advance reservations may be required for selected performances.
• Outdoor performances may be subject to weather or operational changes.

Because the festival uses churches, historic buildings, public spaces and outdoor locations, individual venue requirements can vary.

Comment y arriver

Levanto is a coastal town in Liguria and an important gateway to the Cinque Terre area.

Par train

Rail is one of the most convenient ways to reach Levanto, particularly for visitors travelling from Genoa, La Spezia and other towns along the Ligurian coast.

En voiture

Levanto can be reached by road from the main Ligurian road network. Drivers should plan parking before attending evening performances because spaces in the historic centre can be limited.

From Genoa

Travellers can reach Levanto by regional rail services along the Ligurian coast, making the town accessible without a car.

From La Spezia

La Spezia provides another convenient transport connection, with rail services linking the city and Levanto.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Train

The railway station is particularly useful for festival visitors because Levanto’s central area and many cultural attractions can be reached on foot from the station.

Local buses

Local bus services can be useful for reaching areas outside the immediate historic centre and for visitors staying farther from the principal festival locations.

Walking

Many central festival venues are located within Levanto’s compact urban area, making walking a practical way to move between accommodation, restaurants and performances.

Parking

Parking availability is more limited around the historic centre. Visitors arriving by car should allow additional time to find a suitable parking area and walk to the venue.

Zones d’hébergement

Levanto town centre

The most convenient option for visitors who want to walk to restaurants, shops, the railway station and several festival locations.

Historic centre

Ideal for visitors looking for a traditional Ligurian atmosphere close to central cultural venues.

Near the waterfront

A useful option for combining festival performances with beach access, restaurants and evening walks.

Near Levanto railway station

Convenient for visitors travelling by train or planning excursions to nearby coastal destinations.

Outside central Levanto

Visitors with a car can also consider accommodation in the surrounding Ligurian area, particularly if central accommodation is limited during the summer season.

Nourriture et boissons

The festival takes place throughout Levanto rather than inside an isolated festival site, so visitors can combine performances with the town’s restaurants, cafés, bars and traditional Ligurian food.

Local specialities worth looking for include:

• Pesto Genovese
• Trofie and other Ligurian pasta
• Focaccia
• Fresh seafood
• Ligurian vegetable dishes
• Local wines
• Traditional Italian desserts

The waterfront and historic centre provide numerous options for dinner before an evening concert or drinks after a performance.

Visitors attending a concert at a more remote or scenic venue such as the Cava di Marmo Rosso should consider eating in the town centre before travelling to the performance.

Accessibilité

Accessibility can vary because Levanto Music Festival uses a mixture of modern indoor venues, churches, historic locations, public squares and outdoor spaces.

Visitors requiring wheelchair access or other assistance should contact the organisers before attending a specific performance so that venue-specific arrangements can be confirmed.

The official festival contact details are:

Courriel : amfiteatrof.festival@gmail.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +39 340 818 6956

The organisers can provide information about access conditions for individual performances and venues.

Meilleurs jours à assister

For classical music

Focus on performances by pianists, string players, chamber ensembles and classical groups at the churches and Auditorium dell’Ospitalia del Mare.

For jazz

Look for the festival’s jazz concerts and crossover projects. Recent programmes have included international-level jazz musicians and dedicated jazz ensembles.

For world music

The festival frequently includes music from different cultures, including Persian, Spanish, Armenian, Irish and Mediterranean traditions.

For tango

The Cava di Marmo Rosso has hosted dedicated tango performances, including the Cuarteto Pichuco in the latest edition.

For scenic venues

Choose performances at the Cava di Marmo Rosso, Nostra Signora della Costa and other historic locations where the surroundings form an important part of the experience.

For families and young audiences

Look for the educational and outreach activities included in the festival programme, which have previously introduced audiences to instruments, musicians and different forms of music.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The latest completed edition demonstrated the festival’s wide artistic range, with performances covering classical music, jazz, world music, tango, traditional vocal music, theatre and interdisciplinary projects.

Notable performances included:

• Sibi Consoni, the mixed choir of Accademia Vocale di Genova
• Anutis female vocal quartet
• Riccardo Ascani and Pejman Tadayon with Persian, Spanish and flamenco traditions
• Edesse Ensemble performing Armenian sacred and popular music
• Cuarteto Pichuco with a tango programme
• Maria Nives Riggio & The New York Trio
• Chi Ho Han performing Bach’s Goldberg Variations
• Fabiola Tedesco in collaboration with the Cervo chamber music festival
• Aoife Ní Bhriain and Cormac McCarthy
• Ensemble of brass and percussion from Conservatorio N. Paganini di Genova

The programme also maintained the festival’s tradition of using unusual and atmospheric locations, including the Cava di Marmo Rosso, historic churches, the medieval loggia and scenic sites around Levanto.

Billets officiels

The Levanto Music Festival – Amfiteatrof has traditionally offered its main events with free admission. The latest official edition confirms free entry for its scheduled appointments, although capacity-limited venues can require advance reservation.

For 2027, visitors should check the official festival website for the final programme, reservation requirements and any venue-specific access information.

Site officiel : https://levantomusicfestival.it/

Courriel : amfiteatrof.festival@gmail.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +39 340 818 6956

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