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FEBRUARY 2026 - EVENTS AND MUSIC IN UMBRIA

 

​​​​​20-22 February & 27-28 February 2026 | Norcia (up in the Apennine Mountains) | Truffle Market

BLACK TRUFFLE AND REGIONAL PRODUCTS MARKET: NERO NORCIA 2026. Market, cooking show, tastings, music. St. Benedict was born in Norcia. Market opens daily at 9am. Website

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​FEBRUARY 2026 - EVENTS AND MUSIC IN UMBRIA (Cont.)

 

​22 February 2026 | Acquasparta (prov. Terni) | Music

AMORE SACRO - SACRED LOVE: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SAN FRANCESCO D'ASSISI. Choral concert dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi. Cantoria Nova Romana Polyphonic Choir. Conductor: Annalisa Pellegrini. Medieval and Renaissance works from the 11th to the 16th century. Basilica di Santa Cecilia, Via Colonna 79, Acquasparta (prov. Terni). 4pm. Free entry, reservation required (tel. 3336162099)

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22 February 2026 | Perugia | Music

ALENA BAEVA, VIOLIN - VADYM KHOLODENKO, PIANO. Music by Britten, Fauré, Beethoven. Teatro del Pavone (Perugia's oldest theatre), Via Luigi Bonazzi 67, Perugia (historic centre). 5.30pm. Tickets

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27 February 2026 | Perugia | Music

THE SOUND OF LUCIO BATTISTI. Temporary Band. Teatro del Pavone (Perugia's oldest theatre), Via Luigi Bonazzi 67, Perugia (historic centre). 9pm. Tickets

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​​​FEBRUARY 2026 - EVENTS AND MUSIC IN UMBRIA (Cont.)

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27-28 February 2026 | Norcia (up in the Apennine Mountains) | Truffle Market

BLACK TRUFFLE AND REGIONAL PRODUCTS MARKET: NERO NORCIA 2026. Market, cooking show, tastings, music. St. Benedict was born in Norcia. Market opens daily at 9am. Website

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28 February 2026 | Arrone | Music

FROTTOLA - ITALIAN POPULAR SONG OF THE LATE FIFTEENTH AND EARLY SIXTEENTH CENTURY. Fairy Consort: Sara Di Giampietro, soprano; Luca Dragani, Graziella Guardiani and Roberto Torto, recorders; Antonio Larcinese, lute; Davide Giancristofaro, viola da gamba; Emanuela Dimaggio, reciting voice. Antico Convento di San Francesco, Arrone. 5.30pm. Free entry. Website

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28 February 2026 | Perugia | Music

IGOR LEVIT - PIANO RECITAL. Levit has appeared in major concert halls and music festivals around the world. During his studies, he won prizes in several international competitions. Music by Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin. Teatro Morlacchi, Piazza Francesco Morlacchi 13, Perugia. 5.30pm. Tickets

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MARCH 2026 - EVENTS AND MUSIC IN UMBRIA

 

1 March 2026 | Orvieto | Music

DISCOVERING MORRICONE - ENSEMBLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. A tribute to the music of the great Italian composer. Ensemble Symphony Orchestra. Director, Giacomo Loprieno. Teatro Mancinelli, Corso Cavour 122, Orvieto. 6pm and 8pm. Tickets from Euro 25,30

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1 March 2026 | Spoleto | Music

NEK - EUROPEAN TOUR 2026. NEK (Filippo Neviani) will perform his greatest hits, including ‘Laura non c'è’, ‘Fatti avanti amore’, ‘Lascia che io sia’, ‘Almeno stavolta’, ‘Se io non avessi te’, ‘Unici’, ‘Sei grande’, ‘Se una regola c'è’. Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti (beautiful theatre), Via Vaita Sant'Andrea 20, Spoleto. 8.30pm. Tickets from Euro 40,25

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6 March 2026 | Perugia | Dance

PHILIPPE KRATZ: THE RED SHOES. The Red Shoes by award-winning German choreographer Philippe Kratz – Artistic Director of the Nuovo Balletto di Toscana – is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale of the same name. Teatro Morlacchi, Piazza Francesco Morlacchi 13, Perugia. 8.45pm. Tickets

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7 March 2026 | Perugia | Music

F. CHOPIN - PIANOCONCERTS. Luigi Carroccia, piano. F. Chopin: Concert No. 1 in E minor op. 11; Concert No. 2 in F minor op. 21 (The versions with string quintet). Palazzo dei Priori, Sala dei Notari, Piazza IV Novembre (historic centre), Perugia. 5.30pm. Tickets​​

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7 March 2026 | Perugia | Music

GNUT + ALESSIO BONDI. Two concerts in one evening. Gnut blends Anglo-Saxon folk with the Italian and Neapolitan singer-songwriter tradition. Alessio Bondì presents his new album, born from an exploration of Sicilian musicological archives. Auditorium San Francesco al Prato, Via S. Francesco 4, Perugia. 9pm. Tickets Euro 20

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14 March 2026 | Terni | Music

MOZART: REQUIEM. Coro Canticum Novum di Solomeo. Fabio Ciofini, director. Lucia Casagrande Raffi, soprano; Lucia Napoli, contralto; Zîga ÄŒopi, tenor; Sergio Foresti, bass. Chiesa di Sant'Antonio, Viale Curio Dentato 21, Terni. 9pm. Free entry. Website

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15 March 2026 | Assisi | Music

DISCOVERING MORRICONE - ENSEMBLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. A tribute to the music of the great Italian composer. Ensemble Symphony Orchestra. Director, Giacomo Loprieno. Auditorium San Francesco al Prato, Via S. Francesco 4, Perugia. 6pm. Tickets from Euro 32,20

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19 March 2026 | Todi | Yearly Market

FIERA DI SAN GIUSEPPE. Food, collectibles, jewellery, homeware. Ponterio market area, Todi. Information

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20 March 2026 | Perugia | Music

JUNGE DEUTSCHE PHILARMONIE. George Benjamin, director; Bomsori, violin. Music by R. Strauss, K. Szymanowski, Sir George Benjamin, C. Debussy. Teatro Morlacchi, Piazza Francesco Morlacchi 13, Perugia. 8.30pm. Tickets

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28 March 2026 | Perugia | Music

QUARTETTO ARMIDA. Music by F. Schubert. Teatro del Pavone (Perugia's oldest theatre), Via Luigi Bonazzi 67, Perugia (historic centre). 5.30pm. Tickets

Performance at Teatro Morlacchi in Perugia, view from balconies

Teatro Morlacchi: A Magnificent Italian Theatre in Perugia

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If you're looking for a special evening out in Perugia, I'd highly recommend a concert or opera at the recently restored Teatro Morlacchi.

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Paintings, gold decorations, crystal chandeliers and the many small boxes, each with its own entrance, make a concert here a unique experience. A place where the Perugini meet and socialise before the beginning of the show. â€‹

 

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​APRIL 2026 - EVENTS AND MUSIC IN UMBRIA

 

11 April 2026 | Acquasparta (prov. Terni) | Music

AMORE PROFANO - PROFANE LOVE: CORELLI JAZZ ENSEMBLE. Music by V. Bellini
reworked in a jazz style by Samuel Mortellaro.  Palazzo Cesi, Piazza Federico Cesi 3, Acquasparta (prov. Terni). 5.30pm. The concert can be combined with a guided visit of the Palazzo Cesi. Free entry, reservation required (tel. 3336162099)

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12 April 2026 | Solomeo | Music

NUOVO QUINTETTO BOCCHERINI. Music L. Boccherini: Quintet op. 20 no. 6 G. 294; Quintet op. 20 no. 4 G. 292; Quintet in D major op. 40 No. 2 G. 341, ‘Fandango’; Quintet in C major op. 30 No. 6 G. 324, 'Night Music in the Streets of Madrid'. 5.30pm. Tickets

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15-18 April 2026 | Perugia | Journalism Festival

INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM FESTIVAL. Important annual journalism festival. Meetings, interviews, book presentations, exhibitions, workshops. All events have free entry. Website

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24 April 2026 | Perugia | Music

TRIO BOCCHERINI. Suyeon Kang, violin; Vicki Powell, viola; Paolo Bonomi, cello. Music by Eugène Ysaÿe, Jean Françaix, Jean Cras. Palazzo dei Priori, Sala dei Notari, Piazza IV Novembre (historic centre), Perugia. 8.30pm. Tickets

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24 April-3 May 2026 | Assisi | Art & Antiques Fair

AMAB 2026 - Assisi Art & Antiques Fair.  Umbria Fiere exhibition centre, Piazza Moncada 1, Bastia Umbria. Website

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MAY 2026 - EVENTS AND MUSIC IN UMBRIA

 

8 May 2026 | Perugia | Music

SWISS CHAMBER SOLOISTS. Heinz Holliger, oboe; Irene Abrigo, violin; Jurg Daehler, viola; Patrick Demenga, cello. Music by L. van Beethoven, Heinz Holliger, B. Britten, Z. Kodály, F.E. Thurner. Palazzo dei Priori, Sala dei Notari, Piazza IV Novembre (historic centre), Perugia. 8.30pm. Tickets

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8 / 9 May 2026 | Perugia | Dance

RAFFAELA GIORDANO, STEFANIA TANSINI: TU NON MI PERDERAI MAI - YOU WILL NEVER LOSE ME. Giordano entrusts Stefania Tansini with reinterpreting one of her most mysterious and elusive solos. Teatro Morlacchi, Piazza Francesco Morlacchi 13, Perugia. 8.45pm. Tickets

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15-17 May 2026 | Spello | Event

ROSA FIDELIA. Rosa Fidelia is the event for lovers of roses, gardening and the outdoors, held in the prestigious setting of Villa Fidelia in Spello. Via Flaminia 70, 06038 Spello. Website

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JUNE 2026 - EVENTS AND MUSIC IN UMBRIA

 

20 June 2026 | Monte Castello di Vibio | Music

MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FELLINI'S CINEMA. With the unforgettable music of Nino Rota. Alan Selva, clarinet; Javier Adrian Gonzalez, bassoon; Massimo Ghetti, flute. Teatro della Concordia (a charming little theatre), Piazza del Teatro della Concordia 4, Monte Castello di Vibio. 9.15pm. Tickets

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24-28 June 2026 | Perugia | Music Festival

L'UMBRIA CHE SPACCA (UMBRIA ROCKS) FESTIVAL 2026. 27 Jun. Liftfiba: rock sound with Italian vibes. Program to follow. Website

 

24-30 June 2026 | Perugia, Magione (nearby the Trasimeno Lake) | Music Festival

TRASIMENO MUSIC FESTIVAL - ANGELA HEWITT, PIANO. The Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt is recognised as one of the greatest interpreters of the music of J.S. Bach. In July 2005, she launched the 'Trasimeno Music Festival', of which she is artistic director. Perugia and Magione. Information

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26 June-12 July 2026 | Spoleto | Music, Dance and Theatre Festival

SPOLETO FESTIVAL DEI DUE MONDI. Important international music, dance and theatre festival. Artists from all over the world perform at the beautiful historic centre of Spoleto. Website

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JULY 2026 - EVENTS AND MUSIC IN UMBRIA

 

3-12 July 2026 | Perugia | Jazz Festival

UMBRIA JAZZ. The legendary Umbria Jazz festival in the historic centre of Perugia. Edition 2026, among others: Elvis Costello; Laurie Anderson, Zucchero, Sting. Complete programme and tickets

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YEARLY EVENTS, MUSIC & FESTIVALS IN UMBRIA

 

February | Terni | Chocolate Festival

CHOCOLATE LOVE FESTIVAL. Music, cooking shows in Piazza della Republica, tastings, workshops. Piazza della Republica, Terni. Website

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February | Norcia (up in the Apennine Mountains) | Truffle Market

BLACK TRUFFLE AND REGIONAL PRODUCTS MARKET: NERO NORCIA. Market, cooking show, tastings, music. St. Benedict was born in Norcia. Market opens daily at 9am. Website

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March | Todi | Yearly Market

FIERA DI SAN GIUSEPPE. Food, collectibles, jewellery, homeware. Market area of Ponterio, Todi

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April-May | Assisi | Art & Antiques Fair 

AMAB - Assisi Art & Antiques Fair.  Umbria Fiere exhibition centre, Piazza Moncada 1, Bastia Umbria. Website

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April-May | Castelnuovo di Assisi | Event
SPRING AT THE LAVENDER GARDEN (FESTA DI PRIMAVERA). Take a walk in the lavender garden. Sales of lavender products, such as essential oil, lavender bags, lavender plants. Il Lavandeto di Assisi, Via dei Laghetti 15, 06081 Castelnuovo di Assisi. Website

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May | Spello | Event

ROSA FIDELIA. Rosa Fidelia is the event for lovers of roses, gardening and the outdoors, held in the prestigious setting of Villa Fidelia in Spello. Via Flaminia 70, 06038 Spello. Website

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June | Perugia | Music Festival

L'UMBRIA CHE SPACCA (UMBRIA ROCKS) FESTIVAL. Rock sound with Italian vibes. Website

 

June | Perugia, Magione (nearby the Trasimeno Lake) | Music Festival

TRASIMENO MUSIC FESTIVAL - ANGELA HEWITT, PIANO. The Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt is recognised as one of the greatest interpreters of the music of J.S. Bach. In July 2005, she launched the 'Trasimeno Music Festival', of which she is artistic director. Perugia and Magione. Information

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June-July | Castelnuovo di Assisi | Event

FEAST AT THE LAVENDER GARDEN (FESTA DELLA LAVANDA). Take a walk in the lavender garden. Sales of lavender products, such as essential oil, lavender bags, lavender plants. Il Lavandeto di Assisi, Via dei Laghetti 15, 06081 Castelnuovo di Assisi. Website

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June-July | Spoleto | Music, Dance and Theatre Festival

SPOLETO FESTIVAL DEI DUE MONDI. Important international music, dance and theatre festival. Artists from all over the world perform at the beautiful historic centre of Spoleto. Website

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July | Perugia | Jazz Festival

UMBRIA JAZZ. The legendary Umbria Jazz festival in the historic centre of Perugia. Website and tickets

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September-October | Castelnuovo di Assisi | Event

FEAST AT THE LAVENDER GARDEN (FESTA DELLA LAVANDA). Take a walk in the lavender garden. Sales of lavender products, such as essential oil, lavender bags, lavender plants. Il Lavandeto di Assisi, Via dei Laghetti 15, 06081 Castelnuovo di Assisi. Website​

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