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Welcome to the Festival Nuovi Spazi Musicali 2026 in Ascoli Piceno
The Festival Nuovi Spazi Musicali has been dedicated to contemporary music for many years and reaches its forty seventh edition in Ascoli Piceno in 2026. The festival is curated by composer Ada Gentile, who has put together a program of five concerts featuring international ensembles and soloists.
Highlights and Attractions at the Festival Nuovi Spazi Musicali in Ascoli Piceno
- An opening concert featuring two short operas specially commissioned from Lucio Gregoretti and Massimo Gianfreda
- A performance by the Portuguese ensemble Grupo de Musica Contemporanea de Lisboa under conductor Adriano Martinolli D'Arcy
- A harp recital by soloist Lucia Bova featuring works by Toru Takemitsu, Kaija Saariaho and other composers
- A concert by the young Trio Kobalt from Italian speaking Switzerland
- A closing visual concert paying tribute to video artist Bill Viola, accompanied by video work from Francesco Leprino
- Free admission to every concert in the festival
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The 2026 program is spread across five separate concert dates during the month, opening at the Foyer of the Teatro Ventidio Basso. Alongside the concerts, the festival's supporting program also includes a book presentation. Exact starting times for the individual events had not been published in full detail at the time of research.
Tickets and Admission for the Festival Nuovi Spazi Musicali 2026
Every concert in the Festival Nuovi Spazi Musicali is free to attend, since the organizing association operates on a non profit basis. No ticket purchase or advance booking is required to attend.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Ascoli Piceno
- Ascoli Piceno is located in the Marche region and can be reached via the A14 motorway or the local train station
- The historic old town, known for its travertine stone buildings, is worth a walk before or after the concerts
- Late October already brings cooler weather to the Marche region, so a warm jacket is advisable
- Since the festival runs over several weeks, planning your visit around your preferred concert dates in advance is a good idea
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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