Music Trade Show Boosts Italian Exports: From High-End Luthier Craftsmanship to Tech, a Sector Showing Strength on the Global Market
The 22nd edition of Cremona Musica Expo & Festival has concluded, featuring over 450 exhibitors, international delegations from 35 countries, and a surge in young attendees. Cremona, October 4, 2026 – The twenty-second edition of Cremona Musica Expo & Festival concluded today. This international music event—held from October 2 to 4—transformed CremonaFiere, the city’s historic […]
CREMONA MUSICA EXPO & FESTIVAL 2026 OPENS UNDER THE BANNER OF RESILIENCE AND EXCELLENCE: THE CAPITAL OF MUSIC PLAYS ON
President of the Lombardy Region A. Fontana: “Cremona Musica is the expression of a city that has been able to transform its tradition into an international vocation.” Ribbon-cutting for the three-day event that is an international reference point for manufacturers, artists and talents from around the world. Over 450 exhibitors from 35 countries, more than […]
Cremona Musica Expo & Festival 2026 Inaugurated: A Celebration of Resilience and Excellence as the Music Capital Plays Again
Lombardy Region President A. Fontana: “Cremona Musica is the expression of a city that has successfully transformed its tradition into an international vocation.” Ribbon-cutting for the three-day event—an international benchmark for producers, artists, and talent from around the globe. Over 450 exhibitors from 35 countries and more than 1,000 artists on the program. Cremona, October […]
Vilde Frang at Stauffer: Open Class in collaboration with Cremona Musica
On Friday, October 2, at 6:00 PM, the Stauffer Academy will host an open class with Vilde Frang—one of the most original violinists on the international scene and winner of the 2026 Cremona Musica Award in the Strings Performance category.. The event, part of the collaboration between the Stauffer Academy and Cremona Musica, will be […]
The Piano at the Center of the World: At Cremona Musica 2026—concerts, competitions, technology, and the future of education.
Piano Experience continues to grow: from the competition for young students at Italian conservatories to PianoLink for amateur pianists worldwide, and from international roundtables to live concerts. Cremona, September 23, 2026 – For centuries, Cremona has been the world capital of string instrument making. However, from October 2 to 4, 2026, the piano takes center […]
The Cremona Musica Awards 2026 reward talent between innovation and culture
Cremona, September 17, 2026 – International music and its leading figures are once again being celebrated with the Cremona Musica Awards, now in their 12th edition. These prestigious honors will be presented by CremonaFiere President Roberto Biloni during the Cremona Musica International Expo and Festival, scheduled for October 2–4, 2026. The awards are the result […]
Young people and music: at Cremona Musica, passion counts as much as performance
Cremona Musica Expo & Festival 2026 focuses on young people: two new contests, the Italian Conservatories and the bands under 25 on stage on October 4th. Cremona, September 8, 2026 – Knowing how to play isn’t enough. You also need to know how to explain why you do it. This is the challenge that Cremona […]
The Story of the Roots of All Modern Music: Cremona Meets the Mississippi
Delta acoustic blues told through history, instruments, and concerts: a journey that intertwines African-American tradition with the culture of Cremonese violin making. Cremona – August 11, 2026 – There was a precise moment when world music changed direction. It happened in the late 19th century, in the Mississippi River Delta, where the African-American population transformed […]
Cremona Musica, Capital of Music: from classical to rock. All Electric Sound Village, synthesizers, new technologies, and signature guitars.
From October 2nd to 4th, the international music fair hosts the third edition of the section dedicated to rock and sound experimentation. Guests include Stef Burns and Franco Mussida, the new Soundmit, and the debut of the “Young Band Contest.” Cremona, August 6, 2026 – The great masters of rock and international singer-songwriter music will […]
The 19th-century guitar on display at the Cremona Musica Expo & Festival 2026.
From October 2nd to 4th, CremonaFiere and the Ala Ponzone Civic Museum will host the journey of an instrument between Italy and France. Cremona, August 4, 2026 – There is one guitar in the world that Edgar Degas captured on canvas. It is 1871, Paris, and in the painting, the artist’s father listens to the […]