Trasimeno Music Festival 2027, Perugia, Italy

À quoi s’attendre en 2027

Trasimeno Music Festival returns to Umbria for another summer of classical music, chamber performances and intimate cultural events around Perugia and the shores of Lake Trasimeno. The festival is closely associated with internationally acclaimed pianist Angela Hewitt and is known for combining major classical performers with historic Italian venues.

The 2027 edition is expected to take place in June or July 2027 (Dates TBD). The programme is expected to continue the festival’s established format of orchestral concerts, chamber music, piano recitals, literary events and performances in historic locations across Umbria.

The festival is designed around relatively intimate venues rather than a large outdoor festival site, giving audiences opportunities to hear internationally recognised musicians in churches, theatres, historic buildings and other atmospheric settings.

Dates des événements

Période du festival 2027 : June or July 2027 (Dates TBD)

The exact 2027 dates have not yet been announced. The festival traditionally takes place during the summer and presents a concentrated programme of concerts and cultural events across several days.

The programme is expected to include performances in Perugia and nearby locations around Lake Trasimeno, with additional events potentially taking place in historic towns and venues throughout Umbria.

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Lieu et site du festival

Trasimeno Music Festival does not operate from one permanent festival ground. Instead, performances are presented in historic concert halls, churches, theatres and heritage venues across Perugia and the surrounding Umbrian area.

Les lieux récents du festival ont inclus :

• Auditorium San Francesco al Prato, Perugia
• Teatro del Pavone, Perugia
• Basilica di San Pietro, Perugia
• Castle of the Knights of Malta, Magione
• Piazza in San Savino, Magione

The varied locations are an important part of the festival experience, allowing classical performances to take place within historic architecture and culturally significant settings. The official festival programme confirms the use of both Perugia venues and locations around Lake Trasimeno.

Programmation complète

The 2027 lineup has not yet been announced. The festival traditionally announces its programme closer to the edition, so visitors should check the official programme when new artist and concert information becomes available.

The latest published programme provides an indication of the festival’s artistic scale and style. The 2026 edition featured:

• Angela Hewitt, piano
• Kerson Leong, violin
• Orchestra da Camera di Perugia
• Ensemble Astera
• Enrico Bronzi, cello
• Samuel Buron-Mousseau, clarinet
• Sir John Rutter, conductor
• Silvia Podrecca, harp
• Cantores Beati Ubaldi
• Sestetto Wanderer
• James Runcie, author
• Eric Friesen, interviewer

The 2026 programme also featured works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bernstein, Barber, Thuille, Debussy, Stravinsky, Messiaen, Grieg, Rutter, Schubert, Bach, Schumann, Couperin and Ravel.

Têtes d’affiche et artistes invités

Angela Hewitt remains the central artistic figure associated with the festival. The internationally recognised Canadian pianist has played a major role in shaping the festival’s programme and artistic identity.

The latest edition also demonstrated the festival’s broad range of featured performers, including violinist Kerson Leong, cellist Enrico Bronzi, conductor and composer Sir John Rutter, pianist Angela Hewitt and the Sestetto Wanderer.

Rather than focusing on commercial headliners, Trasimeno Music Festival builds its programme around respected classical musicians, chamber ensembles, conductors, writers and specialist performers.

Scènes et zones de spectacle

The festival’s performance areas are primarily established cultural venues rather than temporary festival stages.

Auditorium San Francesco al Prato

A major Perugia concert venue used for large orchestral performances and the festival’s opening and major evening concerts.

Castle of the Knights of Malta, Magione

A historic setting used for chamber performances, providing a more intimate environment for small ensembles and soloists.

Teatro del Pavone

A historic theatre in central Perugia used for chamber music and literary events.

Basilique de San Pietro

One of the festival’s important historic settings, providing an atmospheric environment for major piano and classical performances.

Outdoor and town-square settings

The wider festival programme can also include performances in historic public spaces around Lake Trasimeno and surrounding Umbrian towns.

Programme étape par étape

The 2027 stage-by-stage schedule has not yet been announced. Once released, visitors can expect the programme to be organised around individual concerts rather than conventional festival stages.

The latest published programme included the following performance formats:

• Opening orchestral concert
• Wind quintet and piano chamber concert
• Chamber music programme
• Choral and orchestral concert
• Piano and chamber ensemble performance
• Literary and music presentation
• Author interview
• Closing piano recital
• Pre-festival community concert

The festival’s structure allows visitors to combine evening concerts with cultural and literary events during their stay.

Temps de set

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

Historically, the main evening concerts have generally been scheduled for the evening, while selected literary and cultural events have taken place during the afternoon. The published 2026 programme included evening concerts as well as afternoon presentations featuring James Runcie, Angela Hewitt and Eric Friesen.

Visitors should check the official programme before travelling because concert start times can vary according to venue and event type.

Types de billets

Ticket arrangements for 2027 have not yet been announced.

The festival has previously offered individual concert tickets as well as subscription options covering multiple performances. For the latest edition, Festival Subscription A included top-tier tickets for the principal concerts and additional literary events, while Subscription B covered a smaller selection of major concerts and related events.

Based on the most recently published subscription pricing, previous-edition reference prices were approximately:

• Full festival subscription: $564
• Reduced under-25 subscription: $282
• Four-concert subscription: $391
• Reduced under-25 four-concert subscription: $196
• Gala dinner option: approximately $98 per person

These figures are previous-edition reference prices and should not be treated as confirmed 2027 prices.

Options VIP et premium

Trasimeno Music Festival has a distinctive premium experience built around donor membership, priority booking, better seating and exclusive festival events.

Previous donor levels included:

• Youth Friend: approximately $29–$97
• Friend: approximately $98–$286
• Supporter: approximately $288–$459
• Contributor: approximately $459–$918
• Donor: approximately $918–$2,297
• Patron: approximately $2,297–$4,594
• Gold Patron: approximately $4,594–$9,187
• Platinum Patron: approximately $9,187 and above

Higher donor levels can provide preferential booking periods and improved seating. According to the festival, Contributors, Donors, Patrons, Gold Patrons and Platinum Donors may also receive invitations to an exclusive festival event. Platinum donors have additional benefits associated with the festival’s premium hospitality programme.

The festival also previously offered complete accommodation packages combining concert tickets, hotel accommodation, breakfasts, gala dinners, excursions and transportation. The published package range began at approximately $3,273 per person for a seven-night package and increased according to hotel and room category.

Règles de l’épreuve

Visitors should follow the conditions stated on their ticket and the instructions provided by each individual venue.

Parmi les considérations importantes figurent :

• Arrive before the advertised concert start time.
• Carry your ticket or booking confirmation when attending performances.
• Follow venue seating instructions.
• Respect the quiet atmosphere expected during classical performances.
• Follow restrictions concerning photography, recording and mobile-phone use.
• Follow venue-specific security and accessibility instructions.
• Check cancellation and booking conditions before purchasing packages or subscriptions.

For festival packages, the published terms also specify booking and payment conditions, including a deposit requirement and insurance provisions.

Comment y arriver

Perugia is the principal base for the festival and is well positioned for exploring Umbria and Lake Trasimeno.

Par avion

The nearest major airport is Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi Airport. Rome’s airports provide additional international connections and can be used by visitors travelling from destinations without convenient flights to Umbria.

Par train

Perugia can be reached by train from other Italian cities, with connections through major railway hubs such as Florence, Rome and Terontola.

En voiture

Driving is useful for visitors planning to attend concerts outside Perugia, particularly performances around Lake Trasimeno and in smaller Umbrian towns.

Festival transport

Some accommodation packages have included transportation between the hotels and concert venues. Festival subscriptions have also offered transport from Perugia to concerts in Magione on request and for an additional charge.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Public buses provide connections around Perugia, while regional rail and bus services connect the city with other parts of Umbria.

For concerts outside central Perugia, a car can provide greater flexibility, particularly where venues are located in historic towns or areas with less frequent public transport.

Parking availability varies by venue. Visitors should check local parking restrictions and venue-specific information before each concert rather than assuming that festival parking is available at every location.

Zones d’hébergement

Perugia is the most convenient base for visitors attending several festival events.

Historic centre of Perugia

Ideal for visitors who want to stay close to central cultural attractions, restaurants and several festival venues.

San Martino in Campo

A quieter option outside the centre, with accommodation choices that can work well for visitors travelling by car.

Lake Trasimeno

Passignano sul Trasimeno and nearby lakeside communities are suitable for visitors who want a holiday combining classical concerts with lake scenery and Umbrian countryside.

Magione

A useful base for visitors attending performances at the Castle of the Knights of Malta and other locations around Lake Trasimeno.

The festival has previously partnered with hotels in Perugia, San Martino in Campo and Passignano sul Trasimeno for official accommodation packages.

Nourriture et boissons

The festival takes place in a region known for Umbrian cuisine, with opportunities to combine concert visits with traditional restaurants, cafés and wine experiences.

Typical local dishes and products visitors may encounter include:

• Umbrian cured meats
• Fromages locaux
• Handmade pasta
• Truffles
• Porchetta
• Legumes and seasonal vegetables
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Vins ombriens
• Desserts traditionnels

The festival’s previous hospitality packages have incorporated gala dinners and culinary excursions, including a winery visit with a tasting menu and wine pairings.

Accessibilité

Accessibility varies according to the historic venue hosting each concert. Because the festival uses churches, theatres, castles and other heritage buildings, visitors with mobility requirements should check the accessibility arrangements for the individual performance before booking.

When making a reservation, it is advisable to inform the festival administration of any accessibility requirements so suitable seating or assistance can be discussed in advance.

The intimate nature of many venues can make advance planning particularly useful for visitors requiring accessible entrances, seating or transportation.

Meilleurs jours à assister

For visitors planning a future edition, the best period depends on the type of experience they want rather than a single headline performance.

For major orchestral concerts

Choose an evening featuring one of the festival’s principal orchestral programmes.

Pour la musique de chambre

Look for performances in the smaller historic venues around Magione and Perugia.

For a broader cultural experience

Choose a period when the programme combines concerts with literary discussions, interviews or special cultural events.

Pour une expérience complète du festival

A multi-day visit allows visitors to experience different venues, musical formats and parts of Umbria rather than attending only one concert.

The exact 2027 programme should be checked once officially announced because artist participation and individual performances can change from one edition to another.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The most recently published programme presented a varied combination of internationally recognised musicians and chamber ensembles.

The opening concert featured Angela Hewitt, violinist Kerson Leong and the Orchestra da Camera di Perugia, with music by Mozart and Vivaldi. Other highlights included Ensemble Astera with Angela Hewitt, a chamber music programme featuring Enrico Bronzi and Kerson Leong, and a concert conducted by Sir John Rutter with orchestra, chorus, violin and harp.

The programme also expanded beyond conventional concerts. A Sestetto Wanderer performance combined chamber music with Angela Hewitt, while James Runcie, Angela Hewitt and Eric Friesen participated in literary and interview events. The closing programme centred on Angela Hewitt performing works by Bach, Schumann, Couperin and Ravel at the Basilica di San Pietro.

The festival’s combination of classical repertoire, intimate venues, literary events and Umbrian hospitality remains a defining feature of the Trasimeno Music Festival.

Billets officiels

Official ticketing for the next edition should be checked through the Trasimeno Music Festival website once the 2027 programme and booking information are released.

The festival’s official booking system has previously directed visitors to Ticket Italia for individual concert tickets, while Friends of the Festival have received priority booking opportunities for packages and subscriptions.

Site officiel : https://trasimenomusicfestival.com/

Courriel : info@trasimenomusicfestival.com

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