# SayFest music festival expansion in Pesaro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sayfest-music-festival-expansion-in-pesaro
> Updated: 2026-08-21T10:51:17.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The SayFest 2026 music festival has expanded its reach to include Pesaro, Fano, and Urbino. During its third evening at Palazzo Gradari in Pesaro, the event featured a competition for eight emerging artists performing original songs, alongside a guest performance by XGIOVE.

Local officials, including Pesaro Mayor Andrea Biancan and Deputy Mayor Daniele Vimini, highlighted the significance of regional collaboration. The initiative aims to reinforce Pesaro’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Music by building networks between local institutions, associations, and younger generations to support new artistic development.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: SayFest music festival expands to Pesaro

The SayFest 2026 music festival held a competition for emerging artists in Pesaro, highlighting regional collaboration between Pesaro, Fano, and Urbino to support the city's musical identity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sayfest-music-festival-expands-to-pesaro

### 2026-08-20: Hangartfest 2026 to return to Pesaro with contemporary dance program

The Hangartfest contemporary dance festival returns to Pesaro from September 4–20, 2026, featuring 26 events, including national premieres and site-specific performances across various cultural venues.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hangartfest-2026-to-return-to-pesaro-with-contemporary-dance-program

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