The new musical heart of “Musica in Castello”, which for three months transforms the summer into a huge festival featuring jazz, swing, musical theatre, spoken word, dance and live performance.
A total of 31 municipalities across the provinces of Piacenza, Parma and Reggio Emilia are taking part in MIC Fest XXXIII – Musica in Castello, the widespread music festival spanning 38 municipalities across 8 provinces with a line-up of 68 artists, including many of international renown (such as Alan Clark, the legendary keyboardist of Dire Straits, performing in Fontanellato, and the Shai Maestro Quartet coming to nearby Fidenza) and just as many well-known names on the Italian scene.
A project created by Enrico Grignaffini, who has been artistic director for 23 years, organised by the Piccola Orchestra Italiana, which over time has developed its own distinctive style: artistic quality, interdisciplinary dialogue, attention to the venues and strong community engagement.
The 31 municipalities in the Visit Emilia region that are part of MIC Fest: Fornovo di Taro (PR), Fontanellato (PR), Pellegrino Parmense (PR), Collecchio (PR), Parma – La Galleria (PR), Noceto (PR), Fidenza (PR), San Secondo Parmense (PR), Borgotaro (PR), Sorbolo Mezzani (PR), Polesine Zibello (PR), Fontevivo (PR), Bardi (PR), Varano de’ Melegari (PR), Berceto (PR), Sissa Trecasali (PR), Corniglio (PR), Bedonia (PR), Bore (PR), Alseno (PC), Castell’Arquato (PC), Castelvetro Piacentino (PC), Fiorenzuola d’Arda (PC), Guastalla (RE), Campagnola Emilia (RE), Fabbrico (RE), Rio Saliceto (RE), Sant’Ilario d’Enza (RE).
FREE ENTRY – 9.30 pm
All events are free to attend; no booking or ticket purchase is required.
Visitors with a certified disability may contact the organisers to reserve a dedicated seat with a companion.
Over the years, the project has supported organisations such as Emergency, Libera, Dynamo Camp, Pangea Onlus and UNICEF through fundraising and dedicated initiatives.
In 2026, the booklet will continue to support Emergency.
The full programme is available on the website: www.micfest.it
