Festivals, concerts and cultural events

Introduction — Jazz in Città Alta: a one-of-a-kind nighttime vibe Perched on its medieval ridge, Bergamo’s Città Alta provides an extraordinary backdrop for experiencing live jazz. Cobblestone lanes, ochre façades lit by old-fashioned streetlamps and small squares framed by palaces and monuments combine to turn every concert into an intimate, almost sacred moment. When summer arrives, the old town becomes a stage for a musical lineup that blends local artists and international acts, often offering…

Introduction: Bergamo Celebrates — why summer here feels special Perched between the green slopes of the Prealpi Orobie and the Lombard plain, Bergamo lives on two rhythms: the refined, medieval Città Alta and the lively, modern Città Bassa. When summer arrives, the city becomes a nonstop calendar of festivals, concerts, markets and local events. Warm evenings bring historic squares to life, theaters hum with opera and drama, parks host jazz gigs and open-air film screenings.…

Introduction: Baroque Night in Bergamo — the musical event to mark in your calendar Every autumn, Bergamo — that Lombard town split between the medieval Città Alta and the more modern Città Bassa — lights up with a special musical glow when baroque sounds fill its churches, theatres and palaces. « Baroque Night in Bergamo » is a classical music festival designed to celebrate the great masters of the Baroque era — Vivaldi, Händel, Corelli, Couperin —…