Festival Pianistico Internazionale del Mediterraneo 2026, Italy

• 8 novembre 2026
  Date de l'événement :
• 30 novembre 2026
  Fin de l'événement :

À quoi s’attendre en 2026

Festival Pianistico Internazionale del Mediterraneo 2026 is the fourth edition of the international piano festival bringing leading pianists, emerging talents, chamber musicians, orchestral performers and interdisciplinary artists to Puglia.

The festival takes place across Trani and Bari, combining piano recitals with chamber music, piano-and-orchestra concerts, contemporary music, theatre and dance projects, musicological forums, innovation projects and educational activities.

The 2026 programme features internationally recognised musicians including Marc-André Hamelin, Anna Fedorova, Gidon Kremer and Sergei Babayan, alongside young pianists and musicians from different countries. The programme also includes performances with the Orchestra Filarmonica del Mediterraneo and special projects connecting piano music with literature, theatre, dance and contemporary artistic practices.

Dates des événements

8–30 November 2026

The festival is divided between two principal Puglian locations. The opening section is centred on the Auditorium San Luigi in Trani, while the later part of the programme moves to Teatro Kursaal Santalucia in Bari.

The official programme contains approximately 30 events, including concerts, recitals, chamber performances, forums, innovation projects and interdisciplinary productions.

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Lieu et site du festival

Auditorium San Luigi, Trani

Piazza Lambert 15, Trani, Italy

The Auditorium San Luigi hosts the Trani portion of the festival and provides the setting for young-star recitals, chamber music, orchestra projects and innovation activities.

Teatro Kursaal Santalucia, Bari

Largo Adua 5, Bari, Italy

The historic Teatro Kursaal Santalucia hosts the principal Bari programme, including major piano recitals, chamber music, orchestral concerts, forums and interdisciplinary productions.

Programmation complète

The confirmed 2026 programme includes:

• Marc-André Hamelin
• Anna Fedorova
• Gidon Kremer
• Sergei Babayan
• Pierluigi Camicia
• Wataru Mashimo
• Jessica Yuma
• Suah Ye
• Francesco Nicolosi
• Sebastian Herrera
• Anna Harper
• Eloisa Cascio
• Artem Stovbun
• Sofia Petrova
• Kateryna Ukhatiuk
• Carmen Sottile
• Uhm Uicheol
• Emanuele La Marca
• Giuseppe La Marca
• Agharahim Gouliyev
• Eldaniz Alakbarzade
• Robert Fleitz
• Chiara Braggion
• Gennaro Musella
• Emilio Mottola
• Agostino Napolitano
• Giuseppe Monopoli
• Alberto Maniaci
• Orchestra Filarmonica del Mediterraneo

The programme also involves actors, dancers, choreographers, researchers, musicologists and other specialists in the festival’s interdisciplinary events.

Têtes d’affiche et artistes invités

Marc-André Hamelin

Hamelin appears in a major piano recital at Teatro Kursaal Santalucia, presenting works by Weinberg, Chopin, Enescu, Debussy and Wild.

Anna Fedorova

Fedorova is featured in the international-star recital programme with a selection of Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann.

Gidon Kremer

The renowned violinist leads a chamber-music programme with Katrīna Pelnēna, Mauro Paolo Monopoli and Massimiliano Monopoli, featuring works by Morricone, Schubert, Weinberg and Kancheli.

Sergei Babayan

Babayan presents an extensive solo recital combining Romantic repertoire, Armenian music, Spanish works, French music and arrangements of well-known songs.

Scènes et zones de spectacle

Auditorium San Luigi

The Trani venue is the main performance space for the opening portion of the festival. It hosts young international pianists, piano-and-orchestra projects, chamber music and innovation events.

Teatro Kursaal Santalucia

The Bari theatre becomes the main performance venue for internationally recognised pianists, chamber ensembles, orchestral programmes and interdisciplinary productions.

Pianolab spaces

The festival’s educational programme includes masterclasses and advanced piano-training activities connected with recognised teachers and performers.

The festival therefore operates as a multi-venue classical music programme rather than a conventional outdoor festival with multiple simultaneous stages.

Programme étape par étape

Auditorium San Luigi, Trani

The Trani programme includes International Young Star concerts, future-star piano recitals, chamber music and the Fluxus and Happening innovation project.

The opening orchestra project features Giuseppe Monopoli conducting the Orchestra Filarmonica del Mediterraneo and musicians connected with Minhae Lee’s piano school. Other performances include Anna Harper, Sebastian Herrera, Emanuele La Marca and Giuseppe La Marca, Eloisa Cascio, Artem Stovbun and Sofia Petrova.

Teatro Kursaal Santalucia, Bari

The Bari programme features Marc-André Hamelin, Anna Fedorova, Francesco Nicolosi, Pierluigi Camicia, Wataru Mashimo, Gidon Kremer, Sergei Babayan and Jessica Yuma.

Additional programmes include contemporary music, musicological study days, theatre and dance, piano-and-voice performances, chamber music and the final piano-and-orchestra concert with Suah Ye and Alberto Maniaci.

Temps de set

Most major evening concerts are scheduled for 8:00 PM.

The programme also contains daytime events, particularly piano recitals, study forums and educational activities. Some morning performances begin at 11:00 AM, while innovation and forum activities may have earlier afternoon or morning schedules.

Visitors should check the individual event listing before attending because the start time varies by performance.

Types de billets

The festival offers individual tickets as well as multi-concert subscriptions.

Individual concert tickets

Single tickets are available for individual performances, with prices varying according to the event and venue.

Current 2026 listings show prices ranging from approximately $4.60 for some young-star performances to around $20 for major international concerts. These amounts are converted from the currently listed ticket prices and may exclude booking or service charges.

Trani festival subscription

The complete Auditorium San Luigi subscription is listed from approximately $41 for the festival’s Trani concerts.

Bari full subscription

The complete Teatro Kursaal subscription is listed from approximately $164, while reduced Under-25 and Over-65 access is listed from approximately $164 for the published full subscription structure.

Partial Bari subscriptions

Visitors can also purchase separate subscription packages covering the first or second portion of the Bari programme. Current listings show packages from approximately $82 and $84 respectively.

Options VIP et premium

The festival does not currently advertise a separate VIP hospitality programme comparable to commercial music festivals.

Its premium-style option is primarily the multi-concert subscription, allowing audiences to reserve access to a series of performances rather than purchasing every concert separately.

Subscription options are available for both the Trani and Bari portions of the programme, while individual concerts can be purchased separately.

Règles de l’épreuve

Festival attendance follows the access rules of the individual theatres and auditorium.

Visitors should:

• Arrive before the published performance start time.
• Carry a valid ticket or reservation confirmation.
• Follow seating instructions from venue staff.
• Respect performers and other audience members during performances.
• Keep mobile phones silent during concerts.
• Follow venue security and access requirements.
• Check individual venue regulations for bags, recording equipment and other restricted items.

Because the programme uses established indoor cultural venues, visitors should follow the specific regulations communicated by Teatro Kursaal Santalucia or Auditorium San Luigi for each event.

Comment y arriver

From Bari

Bari is the main transport hub for the festival’s Bari performances. Visitors arriving at Bari can reach the city centre and Teatro Kursaal Santalucia using local public transport or taxi services.

From Trani

Trani is connected to Bari and other Puglian cities by rail, making it possible to combine the festival with a wider trip around the region.

En voiture

Both Trani and Bari can be reached by road from other parts of Puglia and southern Italy. Visitors travelling between the two cities should allow additional time around evening concert periods.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Train

Rail travel is a practical option for reaching both Trani and Bari. Bari is a major regional railway hub, while Trani is served by regional rail connections.

Local transport

Once in Bari or Trani, visitors can use city buses, taxis and walking routes depending on the venue.

Parking

Neither festival venue functions as a dedicated festival parking site. Visitors arriving by car should use nearby public or private parking facilities and allow time to walk from the parking area to the venue.

For evening performances, arriving early is recommended because central parking can become more difficult around busy cultural venues.

Zones d’hébergement

Bari city centre

A convenient base for visitors attending several performances at Teatro Kursaal Santalucia, with restaurants, cafés, transport links and attractions nearby.

Borgo Murattiano, Bari

This central district provides easy access to the theatre and Bari’s main pedestrian and commercial areas.

Trani historic centre

A good option for visitors focusing on the Auditorium San Luigi and wanting to stay close to Trani’s historic streets and waterfront.

Trani waterfront

The waterfront area combines accommodation with restaurants and access to the historic centre.

Bari and Trani combination

Visitors attending the full festival can split their accommodation between the two cities or choose Bari as a base and travel to Trani for the earlier programme.

Nourriture et boissons

The festival venues are located within established urban areas, so visitors can dine at restaurants, cafés and bars before or after performances.

In Bari, visitors can explore traditional Puglian dishes including orecchiette, focaccia barese, seafood, local vegetables and regional wines.

Trani also offers a strong seafood tradition and a historic waterfront dining scene. Visitors attending evening concerts can plan dinner before the performance or choose a restaurant after the concert.

The festival itself is primarily focused on music rather than a dedicated food market or festival catering area.

Accessibilité

Accessibility depends on the individual venue and event configuration.

Both principal venues are established cultural spaces, but visitors requiring wheelchair access, accessible seating or other assistance should contact the organisers or venue before purchasing or attending a performance.

For specific accessibility requirements, visitors can contact the festival at info@accademiafilarmonica-internazionale-mediterraneo.com and confirm the arrangements for the relevant performance.

Meilleurs jours à assister

For internationally recognised pianists

The Bari programme includes major recital appearances by Marc-André Hamelin, Anna Fedorova and Sergei Babayan, as well as the chamber appearance led by Gidon Kremer.

For young talent

The Trani programme is particularly focused on emerging international pianists and young-star projects, making it useful for visitors interested in discovering developing performers.

For orchestral music

The programme includes International Young Star projects and concerts featuring the Orchestra Filarmonica del Mediterraneo, as well as the Paisiello-focused concert conducted and performed by Francesco Nicolosi.

For contemporary projects

The contemporary music programme includes an innovation forum and a dedicated Piano Contemporary Music concert featuring new works.

For a complete festival experience

A longer stay allows visitors to experience both Trani’s young-artist programme and Bari’s international-star, chamber and interdisciplinary performances.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The previous edition featured a broad programme running between Trani and Bari, with piano recitals, chamber music, piano-and-orchestra concerts, theatre, dance, artificial intelligence projects and musicological activities.

Notable performers included Mikhail Pletnev, Marc-André Hamelin, Anna Fedorova, Alessandro Deljavan, Soyeon Chang and Valentin Malinin. The 2025 programme also featured an international AI-and-music forum and a performance connecting piano music with modern dance.

The festival’s 2025 programme included 24 principal appointments across the two cities, while the 2026 edition expanded the programme with approximately 30 events and additional interdisciplinary activities.

The 2025 International Musical Award “Musica del Mediterraneo” recognised conductor Denis Lotoev and pianists Valentin Malinin and Soyeon Chang.

Billets officiels

Tickets and subscriptions for the festival are available through the official ticketing system linked from the festival website.

The 2026 ticket structure includes individual concert tickets, Trani subscriptions, full Bari subscriptions and partial Bari subscription options. Some festival events are also offered free of charge with seat reservation.

Site officiel : https://www.pianofestivalmediterraneo.com/

Courriel : accademia.filarmonica.med@gmail.com

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