Festival de Blues de San Severino 2027, Italie

À quoi s’attendre en 2027

San Severino Blues Festival 2027 is expected to bring another summer programme of blues, soul, rock, rhythm & blues and related musical styles to San Severino Marche and surrounding towns in the Marche region.

The festival has been running since 1991 and has developed into a travelling regional blues festival, using historic squares, castles, parks and cultural locations across the province of Macerata. Its programme regularly combines internationally recognised American blues artists with Italian musicians and emerging regional performers.

The festival is not limited to San Severino Marche itself. Recent editions have included concerts in Pollenza, Esanatoglia, Cupramontana, Cingoli, Matelica, Gagliole and other nearby communities, giving visitors an opportunity to combine live music with exploration of the Marche countryside and historic towns.

The 2027 artists and individual concert programme have not yet been announced. Based on the festival’s established programming, visitors can expect blues guitar, soul, roots music, rock-blues, gospel influences and other styles connected to the wider blues tradition.

Dates des événements

July – August 2027 (Dates TBD)

The exact 2027 calendar has not yet been announced. Recent editions have spread performances across July and August, with concerts continuing into several different towns around the Marche region.

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Lieu et site du festival

San Severino Blues is a multi-location festival rather than an event held at one permanent festival ground.

Castello al Monte

San Severino Marche, Marche, Italy

Castello al Monte is one of the festival’s principal settings. Recent headline concerts have been presented beneath the Torre degli Smeducci, creating a historic open-air environment overlooking the town.

Piazza del Popolo

San Severino Marche, Marche, Italy

The central square has historically hosted major festival concerts and remains one of the important locations associated with San Severino Blues.

Other regional venues

Recent programmes have also used locations such as Castello Malcavalca in Esanatoglia, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II in Cingoli, Enocupra MIG in Cupramontana, Piazzale Gerani in Matelica and historic-centre locations in Gagliole.

Programmation complète

La programmation de 2027 n’a pas encore été annoncée.

The most recent published programme featured:

• Thornetta Davis & ZBlues Band
• Eric Sardinas
• Kevin Sonny Gullage & The Blues Groovers
• Spaghetti Blues Band
• The Eightballs
• Gabriel Delta
• Lakeetra Knowles & Francesco Pìu
• The Crowsroads
• Ty Le Blanc
• Victor Puertas & Luca Giordano

The programme demonstrated the festival’s combination of American artists, international performers and Italian blues musicians.

The 2027 artist list should be treated as unconfirmed until the official festival programme is released.

Têtes d’affiche et artistes invités

The 2027 headliners have not yet been announced.

Recent editions have featured major blues and soul performers from the United States alongside established Italian musicians. The latest programme highlighted Thornetta Davis, Eric Sardinas and Kevin Sonny Gullage as major international attractions.

The festival’s longer history includes performances by internationally recognised musicians such as John Mayall, Pat Metheny, Canned Heat, Suzanne Vega, Eric Burdon, Incognito, Joe Louis Walker, Popa Chubby, Fantastic Negrito, Nikki Hill, Eric Gales, Kirk Fletcher and Big Daddy Wilson.

Scènes et zones de spectacle

San Severino Blues does not operate with conventional festival stages numbered as Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3. Instead, each participating town provides its own concert environment.

Castello al Monte

The principal San Severino Marche location is used for major international performances and headline concerts.

Town squares

Historic squares such as Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II provide open-air settings for blues performances.

Historic castles and estates

Castello Malcavalca and other historic properties have hosted concerts in previous editions.

Parks and cultural locations

Some performances take place in outdoor cultural spaces such as Enocupra MIG, while other concerts use historic centres and community venues.

Programme étape par étape

Le calendrier des étapes 2027 n’a pas encore été publié.

Based on the established festival format, the programme is expected to be organised approximately as follows:

• San Severino Marche: principal concerts and major international blues performances
• Pollenza: regional and international blues concerts
• Esanatoglia: intimate outdoor performances in historic surroundings
• Cupramontana: blues and soul concerts connected with local wine and food culture
• Cingoli: evening concerts in the historic town centre
• Matelica: selected international and Italian blues performances
• Gagliole: smaller-scale concerts featuring established and emerging artists

The precise 2027 distribution will depend on the final programme.

Temps de set

Les horaires exacts des sets de 2027 n’ont pas été annoncés.

Recent concerts at the principal San Severino Marche venue have generally started around 9:15 PM, while performances in surrounding towns have commonly begun around 9:30 PM.

The festival can also include earlier activities, introductions or special programmes. Visitors should check the official schedule for the individual concert because start times vary by venue.

Types de billets

La structure des tickets pour 2027 n’a pas encore été annoncée.

Recent editions have used a mixture of paid headline concerts and free-admission performances.

Entrée payante pour un concert

Recent headline concerts at Castello al Monte were priced at approximately $18 for general admission.

Free concerts

Many concerts in surrounding towns have been completely free, including recent performances in Esanatoglia, Cupramontana, Cingoli, Matelica and Gagliole.

Previous-edition price reference

The latest published paid-ticket price was approximately $18 per person. The 2027 price should be confirmed when the new ticketing information is released.

Options VIP et premium

San Severino Blues does not normally operate with a large commercial VIP structure featuring separate VIP villages, backstage packages or premium festival compounds.

The festival’s emphasis is on live music in historic locations, with paid admission used for selected concerts and free admission for many community performances.

If reserved seating, hospitality packages or other premium options are introduced for 2027, details should be confirmed through the official festival ticketing channels.

Règles de l’épreuve

Visitors should follow the rules of the individual concert venue and instructions from festival staff.

Respect historic venues

Many performances take place in historic squares, castles and cultural sites. Visitors should respect protected areas, buildings and local surroundings.

Follow entry instructions

Paid concerts may have designated entrances and ticket-checking procedures. Visitors should keep their tickets available when entering.

Respect local residents

Because many performances take place in town centres, visitors should respect residential areas and local regulations surrounding noise, parking and pedestrian access.

Changements de programmation

Artists, locations and performance times can change. The official festival website should be checked before travelling.

Comment y arriver

En voiture

Driving is one of the most convenient ways to experience the full festival because concerts are distributed across several towns in the Marche region.

San Severino Marche can be reached by road from Macerata and other central Marche towns, while visitors staying in the area can drive between the different festival locations.

From Macerata

Macerata is a useful regional base for reaching San Severino Marche and exploring other festival towns.

From Ancona

Visitors arriving through Ancona can travel inland toward San Severino Marche by road.

Depuis Rome

Visitors driving from Rome can travel east through central Italy toward the Marche region, making the festival suitable for a wider central-Italy road trip.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Par train

San Severino Marche has a railway connection with the regional network, making train travel possible for visitors arriving from larger Marche cities.

Regional buses

Local and regional bus services can connect San Severino Marche with surrounding towns, although evening return services should be checked carefully because concerts often finish late.

Stationnement

Parking arrangements vary according to the town and venue.

For concerts in historic centres, visitors may need to use designated parking areas outside pedestrian zones and walk to the performance location.

Festival shuttle

Recent editions have provided a free shuttle service between central San Severino Marche and Castello al Monte for selected concerts, helping visitors reach the hilltop venue without relying on private cars.

Zones d’hébergement

San Severino Marche

Staying in San Severino Marche is convenient for visitors attending several concerts at Castello al Monte or exploring the historic centre.

Macerata

Macerata provides a wider selection of hotels, restaurants and transport connections and works well as a base for exploring multiple festival locations.

Matelica

Matelica is another useful base, particularly for visitors attending concerts in the northern part of the festival area.

Cingoli and surrounding countryside

Agriturismi, guesthouses and rural accommodation around Cingoli can suit visitors looking for a quieter Marche countryside experience.

Esanatoglia and nearby villages

Smaller towns around the festival area provide additional rural accommodation and can be convenient for visitors travelling by car.

Nourriture et boissons

San Severino Blues takes place in towns known for Marche food and wine traditions, so visitors can combine concerts with local dining.

San Severino Marche and the surrounding communities offer restaurants, trattorias, cafés, bars and seasonal outdoor dining.

Visitors attending concerts in places such as Cupramontana can also combine the music experience with local wine culture. The festival’s use of wineries, historic centres and food-oriented locations adds a regional element beyond the performances.

Typical Marche specialities to look for include:

• Vincisgrassi
• Olive all’ascolana
• Ciauscolo
• Local pecorino cheeses
• Handmade pasta
• Vins régionaux
• Viandes salées locales

Food and beverage arrangements at individual concerts vary by venue.

Accessibilité

Accessibility can vary because San Severino Blues uses historic castles, town squares, parks and other outdoor locations rather than one purpose-built festival site.

Lieux historiques

Castello al Monte and other historic locations can include slopes, steps, uneven surfaces or restricted-access areas.

Town-centre concerts

Public-square performances are generally easier to reach from central parking areas, although temporary crowd-control measures can affect access.

Transport assistance

Visitors with specific mobility requirements should contact the organisers before travelling to confirm the most suitable entrance, parking and transport arrangements for the individual concert.

Meilleurs jours à assister

The 2027 programme has not yet been announced, so the best concert will depend on the final artist lineup.

For major international blues

Choose a headline performance featuring an internationally recognised blues or soul artist.

For guitar-focused blues

Look for concerts featuring blues guitarists and roots-oriented bands, which are a major part of the festival’s musical tradition.

For soul and R&B

Select performances featuring powerful vocalists and bands influenced by soul, rhythm & blues and gospel.

For a wider festival experience

Visitors staying across July and August can follow the programme between San Severino Marche and the surrounding towns, experiencing different historic venues and local communities.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The latest published programme presented nine concerts across six cities, combining international blues stars with Italian and regional musicians. The principal San Severino Marche concerts included Thornetta Davis, Eric Sardinas and Kevin Sonny Gullage, while the wider programme featured artists including Gabriel Delta, Lakeetra Knowles, Francesco Pìu, The Crowsroads, Ty Le Blanc and Victor Puertas with Luca Giordano.

The festival’s long history is one of its defining characteristics. Since its first edition, San Severino Blues has welcomed musicians from blues, soul, jazz, rock, funk and related genres.

Historic festival programmes have included Lester Bowie, Robben Ford, Scott Henderson, John Mayall, Pat Metheny, Eric Burdon, Suzanne Vega, Canned Heat, Joan Armatrading, Incognito, Joe Louis Walker, Popa Chubby, Fantastic Negrito and Nikki Hill.

Billets officiels

Les ventes de billets pour 2027 n’ont pas encore été annoncées.

Based on the latest published programme, selected headline concerts used paid admission of approximately $18, while many concerts in surrounding towns were free.

Site officiel : https://www.sanseverinoblues.com/site/

The official website should be checked for the 2027 concert calendar, ticket links, venue information and any changes to admission arrangements.

Localisation

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