There are now just a few days left until the opening of the eighteenth edition of Collisioni, the famous Agri Rock Festival which, from 27 June to 5 July, will once again transform Piazza Medford in Alba into the beating heart of international and Italian music.
This edition presents itself as a multidisciplinary story, capable of uniting the legends of world rock with the new promises of indie and the urban panorama, in a generational mix that attracts thousands of spectators from all over the peninsula to Alba every year.
The Collisioni 2026 Line-up
The festival opens on Saturday 27 June with an exceptional return: Ben Harper.
Accompanied by his historic band, The Innocent Criminals, the Californian artist chooses the Collisioni stage for his only date in northern Italy. With over sixteen million records sold and a career marked by three Grammy Awards, Harper will bring his unmistakable sound to Alba, a deep mix of folk, blues, soul and rock that has always stood out for its strong social and civil commitment.
The beating heart of Collisioni will continue to beat the following weekend, with the two days dedicated to the new generations, created in collaboration with Banca d'Alba.
On Saturday 4 July, Piazza Medford will become the scene of a large live marathon dedicated to indie pop and new Italian singer-songwriters.
He will be leading the stage Alphawhich arrives in Alba for its only Piedmontese date, followed by Frah Quintal, protagonist of a Summer Tour celebrating the recent release of his latest album.
The same evening will see performances Marco Castellowith the brilliant sounds of his work “Quaglia Sovversiva”, and Andrea Cerratoan independent singer-songwriter who has been able to build a vast community thanks to his unique creative ability.
The grand finale on Sunday 5 July will instead be entirely devoted to contemporary urban, rap and trap sounds.
Among the names Morad, European-famous rapper who has attracted general attention thanks to his self-managed path and an impressive following on social media.
Next to him he will return to Collisioni Sayfready to present his Santissimo Tour live, confirming his stylistic signature made of South American, Arab and rap influences. It will close the line-up Very black Serpentone of the most interesting and fresh voices on the current Italian scene, fresh from the publication of his latest recording project.
Collisioni does not end on summer dates.
The Collisioni Circus project, based in Piazza Cesare Pio, continues to live all year round as a permanent space dedicated to music and entertainment, consolidating the link between the city, the UNESCO wine-growing territory and the younger public.
The objective of the festival remains to bring different generations and musical worlds into dialogue, while enhancing the food and wine and tourist attractiveness of the Langhe.
The event also represents a deep connection with the territory.
The leaders of the Piedmont Region underline that Collisioni is not an isolated festival, but an experience rooted between the Langhe and the UNESCO wine-growing landscapes, capable of generating a strong tourist and economic impact. An enthusiasm shared by the mayor of Alba and the municipal administration, already working on the logistics and safety level to best welcome the public and reduce city inconvenience to a minimum.
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE CIRCUITS:
https://www.ticketone.it/artist/collisioni
https://www.ticketsms.it/location/Festival-Collisioni-Piazza-Medford
https://xceed.me/it/alba/venue/collisioni-festival-piazza-medford
https://www.ciaotickets.com/it/collisioni-festival
Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
