“Consonanze” – 44th International Music Festival of Portogruaro

From 26th August to 16th September 2026, Portogruaro (Venice) will host the 44th edition of the International Music Festival, which for 2026 will be themed “Consonanze” (“Consonances”): the Festival embraces the blend of classical experiences, contemporary perspectives, and modern reinterpretations. Music, envisioned as a journey and a path to follow, becomes a medium to engage the audience, evoke deep emotions, and redefine the boundaries of classical music, exploring in particular its intersections with jazz, opera, and electronic music. Il programma intreccerà il talento di grandi nomi della musica classica, del jazz e del pop, in un omaggio ai protagonisti che hanno segnato il passato e a quelli che definiscono il presente.

The festival lineup will be exceptionally rich, featuring leading artists from the contemporary music scene who will headline an event that not only celebrates tradition, but also renews it and projects it into the future. Names such as Dardust, Paolo Fresu, Emmanuel Pahud, and the RAI National Symphony Orchestra will guarantee excellence and success. There will also be numerous preview events under the “Aspettando il Festival” (Waiting for the Festival) banner, starting with an extraordinary concert on 20th June, followed by events from 22nd July to 24th August in Portogruaro and neighbouring East Venetian locations, as well as the traditional “Dopo il Festival” (After the Festival) with two final events on 17th and 25th September.

The artistic direction is once again led by Alessandro Taverna, an internationally acclaimed pianist and a figure of undeniable cultural depth.

Concerts will take place at the “Luigi Russolo” Municipal Theatre as well as in churches, squares, palaces and villas of neighbouring municipalities:

• Portogruaro, Caserma Capitò
• Portogruaro, Courtyard of the Fondazione San Giuseppe Calasanzio
• Portogruaro, Museo Nazionale Concordiese
• Portogruaro, Palazzo dal Moro
• Portogruaro, Town Hall Council Hall
• Bagnara di Gruaro, Church of San Tommaso
• Belfiore di Pramaggiore, Mill Park
• Bibione, Parish Church S. Maria Assunta
  • Friday, 21st August at 9.15 pm Quintet of the Friulian Philharmonic Orchestra
    • Francesco Cristante, clarinet
    • Valentina Pacini and Alessio Venier, violins
    • Arianna Ciommiento, viola
    • Alessandro Ricobello, cello
    • Music by Brahms, Mozart
• Caorle, Cathedral of Santo Stefano Protomartire and Piazza Vescovado
• Cinto Caomaggiore, Greenhouse of Villa Bornancini
• Concordia Sagittaria, Archaeological Area of the Paleochristian Basilica
• Fossalta di Portogruaro, Ex Cinema Italia
• Lison di Portogruaro, Villa Bogdano 1880
• Noventa di Piave, San Mauro Archaeological Area
• Summaga di Portogruaro, Abbey
• Teglio Veneto, Studio Idee Materia

The prestigious Masterclasses are also confirmed from 20th July to 8th September featuring over proving the Festival’s dedication to promising young concert artists and talented students, alongside “Penombre”, the traditional musicological discussion paired with local wine tastings.

The Festival is organized by the Fondazione Musicale Santa Cecilia of Portogruaro.

Here you can view the complete calendar with all the scheduled events, while here you can consult the official Festival booklet.  

For more information and bookings:

Tel. +39 0421 270069 (from 4 to 6 pm, on ticket office opening dates)
e-mail: biglietteria@festivalportogruaro.it
website: www.festivalportogruaro.it 

Online tickets: www.festivalportogruaro.it – www.vivaticket.com

Known as the “little Venice on terra firma”, it is located just less than 30 km from our seaside resort, at the right distance for an excursion out of town to discover its arcades, ancient medieval and Renaissance buildings, its elegant shops, the taverns and the fine restaurants. There are numerous initiatives that the City on Lemene promotes throughout the year, and the International Music Festival is one of the best known.