# Musical festivals and cultural events in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/musical-festivals-and-cultural-events-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-09-19T00:27:23.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Italy is hosting a variety of musical festivals, competitions, and cultural initiatives. Major events include the 19th Andrea Parodi Award in Cagliari, which honors world music and features an international contest, and the “La Palma d’Oro” piano competition in San Benedetto del Tronto.

Other scheduled activities include the Sorrento Classica International Music Festival and the “Forma e Poesia nel Jazz” festival. Additionally, specialized programs are being organized, such as songwriting sessions for the “Zecchino d’Oro” in Faenza and the “La musica che gira in tondo” series in Sardinia, which is designed for young children and families.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Musical events for children and songwriters announced in Italy

Italy hosts several musical events for children, including a songwriting workshop for Zecchino d’Oro authors at MEI and the return of the ‘La musica che gira in tondo’ series in Sardinia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/musical-events-for-children-and-songwriters-announced-in-italy

### 2026-09-18: Italy hosts various international music festivals and awards

Italy hosts several musical events, including the Andrea Parodi Award in Cagliari where Paolo Fresu will receive the 2026 Albo d’oro, and the tenth “La Palma d’Oro” piano competition.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/classical-music-festivals-held-in-san-benedetto-del-tronto-and-sorrento

---
Cite as: Musical festivals and cultural events in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/musical-festivals-and-cultural-events-in-italy