--- title: "Not(t)e in Valpantena: a major live music festival in the Valley of the Gods" description: Two evenings of live music among the hills of Valpantena, bringing together wine, landscape and great voices from the Italian music scene. author: Valpantena url: https://www.valpantena.org/en/insights/not-t-e-in-valpantena-a-major-live-music-festival-in-the-valley-of-the-gods --- On **11 and 12 September**, a musical experience of great value will come to life in Valpantena. Two evenings of live music among the hills of Valpantena, bringing together wine, landscape and great voices from the Italian music scene. Not(t)e in Valpantena was created with the aim of showcasing the area through different forms of expression, bringing great live music to places usually dedicated to wine production and transforming them, for one evening, into evocative open-air venues. Purchase the pass for both evenings The first event will take place on **Friday, 11 September 2026**, at the Costa Arènte estate in Grezzana, in the heart of the valley. It will be an evening combining emerging musical talent with a major name in Italian singer-songwriter music. Purchase the ticket for Friday, 11 September The show will open at **7:30 pm** with Virginia Sutera and *“Extempora - solo violin”*: in the here and now of the sound of the moment. A young performer with an intense and original tone, she is able to blend singer-songwriter influences with contemporary sounds. At **8:15 pm**, Glomarì will take the stage with *“Strumenti dell’indugio”*, a project where electronics, groove and poetic songwriting come together in an engaging and unconventional live performance. At **9:30 pm**, it will be time for Eugenio Finardi, one of the most authentic and recognisable voices in Italian music, who will bring his *“Tutto Finardi Unplugged”* project to Valpantena: an acoustic journey through forty years of his career, from great classics such as *“Musica ribelle”* and *“Extraterrestre”* to more recent songs, presented in an intimate and surprising arrangement that captures all the strength and freshness of his repertoire. During the concert, he will be accompanied by Giovanni Giuvazza Maggiore. The evening will take place at Costa Arènte, among the vineyards and nature of Valpolicella. Those purchasing a *Golden* ticket will have the opportunity to take part in a meeting with the artist, moderated by Lorenzo Palmeri, offering an up-close look at his approach to music and his personal and artistic journey. A unique opportunity to experience live music in a setting suspended between landscape, taste and emotion, in a natural amphitheatre accompanying the sunset with the music of these great artists. Purchase tickets The second event will take place on **Saturday, 12 September 2026**, at La Collina dei Ciliegi in Grezzana, and will feature an evening dedicated to great artists and instrumentalists, with one of the most refined and acclaimed composers on the international scene. Purchase the ticket for Saturday, 12 September The show will begin at **7:30 pm** with Elio Marchesini’s performance, *“Solo percussioni”*. An eclectic percussionist, capable of weaving together classical and contemporary influences. At **8:15 pm**, it will be the turn of Lorenzo Palmeri, with a live soundtrack and songs featuring vocals and piano, accompanied by Elio Marchesini on percussion and Virginia Sutera on violin. At **9:30 pm**, Maestro Roberto Cacciapaglia will bring the evening to a close with his *“Aural – Piano Solo”* project: a concert spanning more than forty years of musical research, combining minimalism, electronics and melody in an intimate and hypnotic setting where the piano becomes an instrument for an inner journey. Cacciapaglia, one of the most internationally acclaimed Italian composers, offers audiences an immersive sonic experience capable of speaking to people of every generation. The evening will take place at La Collina dei Ciliegi. Those purchasing a *Golden* ticket will have the opportunity to take part in a meeting with the artist, moderated by Lorenzo Palmeri, to discover more about his approach to music and his personal and artistic journey. Immersed in nature, audiences will experience an event combining music, landscape and conviviality, allowing themselves to be carried away by the sound of the piano beneath the September sky. Purchase tickets Purchase the pass for both evenings   Not(t)e in Valpantena is organised by Rete Valpantena, Costa Arènte and La Collina dei Ciliegi. For information, please write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.