Events
A Festival Dedicated to Culture
E...state in Provincia was created to celebrate the artistic and cultural heritage of the Bergamo area through a diverse programme designed to engage audiences of all ages.
Choral music, historic marching bands, Bergamasque dialect theatre, international concerts, and commemorative performances come together in a programme that blends tradition and entertainment, reflecting the Ducato di Piazza Pontida's ongoing commitment to promoting the cultural heritage of Bergamo.
Festival Programme
Saturday, June 20 – 9:00 PM
Notti Bianche a Bergamo
Concert by the Henry's Friends Choir.
Concert by the Henry's Friends Choir.
Thursday, July 9 – 9:00 PM
The Music of Yesterday and Today
Concert by the Leffe Band.
Concert by the Leffe Band.
Wednesday, July 15 – 9:00 PM
Performance of Short Bergamasque One-Act Plays
Featuring D. Rota, G. Nespoli, G. Pacinotti, A. Cuppini, and G. Arrigoni.
Texts and direction by A. Cuppini.
Featuring D. Rota, G. Nespoli, G. Pacinotti, A. Cuppini, and G. Arrigoni.
Texts and direction by A. Cuppini.
Thursday
The Vibrant Music of Valencia
Special concert by the Valencia Wind Band (Spain).
Special concert by the Valencia Wind Band (Spain).
Listed on the poster as "to be confirmed".
Friday, July 31 – 9:00 PM
Special Concert by Tiro-Lesi
An evening dedicated to traditional Tyrolean songs and music.
An evening dedicated to traditional Tyrolean songs and music.
Friday, August 28 – 9:00 PM
From the Front to the Stage, A Remarkable Journey
A performance celebrating Felice Musazzi, founder of the theatre company I Legnanesi.
A performance celebrating Felice Musazzi, founder of the theatre company I Legnanesi.
A Cultural Programme for the City
With E...state in Provincia, the Ducato di Piazza Pontida presents a programme that showcases Italian and international artists, theatre companies, and musical ensembles, offering the community opportunities to come together through a variety of artistic expressions.
The festival invites residents and visitors alike to experience the heart of Bergamo during the summer, rediscovering culture as a moment of participation, connection, and shared experiences.
Useful Information
Date
June – August 2026
June – August 2026
Location
Palazzo della Provincia
Via Tasso 8
Bergamo
Palazzo della Provincia
Via Tasso 8
Bergamo
Time
As indicated in the program.
As indicated in the program.
Admission
Free.
Free.
Organization
Ducato di Piazza Pontida
Ducato di Piazza Pontida
Sponsors
Municipality of Bergamo
Province of Bergamo
Chamber of Commerce of Bergamo
Municipality of Bergamo
Province of Bergamo
Chamber of Commerce of Bergamo
Event Poster
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Musical Event
L'Elisir d'Amore Opera by Gaetano Donizetti
August 19, 2026At Piazza Cittadella Bergamo Alta (BG)
The Ducato di Piazza Pontida proudly presents a new production of L'Elisir d'Amore, one of Gaetano Donizetti's most celebrated operatic masterpieces.
Performed in the beautiful setting of Piazza Cittadella in Bergamo Alta, this production brings to life one of the finest comic operas in the Italian repertoire, combining romance, humour and unforgettable music.
The performance will take place on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 8:30 PM.
Theatrical Event
Renzo e Lucia spusàs o spusàs mia Bergamasque Dialect Musical Comedy
September 11, 2026At ChorusLife (Piazza del Sagittario) Via Carlo Serassi, 26 - 24124 Bergamo (BG)
The Ducato di Piazza Pontida concludes its programme of Bergamasque dialect theatre with Renzo e Lucia spusàs o spusàs mia, a lively musical comedy performed by the Il Teatro del Gioppino Theatre Company from Zanica.
This entertaining production offers a humorous reinterpretation of Alessandro Manzoni's masterpiece The Betrothed, combining local dialect, music and comedy in a performance that celebrates Bergamo's theatrical tradition.
The performance will take place on 11 September 2026 in Piazza del Sagittario at ChorusLife.
Theatrical Event
I Miràcoi del Frà Sircòt - Bergamasque Dialect Theatre Performance
August 08, 2026At ChorusLife (Piazza del Sagittario) Via Carlo Serassi, 26 - 24124 Bergamo (BG)
The Ducato di Piazza Pontida continues its summer programme at ChorusLife with I Miràcoi del Frà Sircòt, a lively Bergamasque dialect comedy performed by the Il Sottoscala di Luigi Colombo Theatre Company from Rosciate.
Filled with humour, misunderstandings and unexpected twists, this entertaining production celebrates the traditions of local theatre while offering an enjoyable evening for audiences of all ages.
The performance will take place on August 8, 2026, in Piazza del Sagittario at ChorusLife.