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Welcome to the Grandezze & Meraviglie Festival 2026 in Modena
Since 1998, Grandezze & Meraviglie, the Festival Musicale Estense, has been the leading early music festival in Emilia Romagna. The 2026 edition takes place across Modena, Sassuolo, Vignola and Bologna, exploring music from the medieval period through the Renaissance and Baroque to the nineteenth century.
Highlights and Attractions at the Grandezze & Meraviglie Festival in Modena
- Twenty three concerts performed with period instruments and historically informed practice
- A dedicated program marking the four hundredth anniversary of the birth of Christina of Sweden, with concerts, exhibitions and talks
- Performances in significant historic spaces such as churches, the Galleria Estense and the Palazzo Ducale
- The Concerti 0 12 Musica Familiare series designed for children and families
- An interdisciplinary lecture series on the theme of the Baroque, held with universities and the Festivalfilosofia
- A masterclass for lute, theorbo and baroque guitar concluding with public concerts
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The festival unfolds over several weeks between September and November, spreading its concerts across numerous historic venues in and around Modena as well as in Bologna. Alongside the concerts, the program includes lectures, exhibitions and educational activities for schools. The complete day by day program can be found on the festival's official website.
Tickets and Admission for the Grandezze & Meraviglie Festival 2026
Ticket prices for individual concerts of the Grandezze & Meraviglie festival vary depending on the venue and program, and some concerts are free to attend. Exact and consistent pricing for every concert was not uniformly available at the time of research and should be checked directly on the official website or at the box office.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Modena
- Modena is well connected by its train station on the main line between Bologna and Milan
- For concerts in Sassuolo, Vignola or Bologna, traveling by regional train or bus is recommended, since venues are spread across several towns
- Since the festival runs for several weeks, it is worth reviewing the full program to attend more than one concert on different dates
- Early booking is advisable for popular concerts held in special venues such as the Palazzo Ducale
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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