Music and Tra-Monti at Villa Toeplitz. A new festival enriches Varese's summer

Varese, Summer 2025 is enriched with a unique event that combines the beauty of nature with great music: the Tra-Monti Festival. This new event will be held in the charming park of Villa Toeplitz, one of the most iconic places in the Garden City, where three evenings of music, excitement and culture will offer participants an unforgettable experience.

The festival, which will take place from July 31 to August 2, will feature a mix of great Italian artists and local talent, ranging from art music to the discovery of new sounds. Each evening of the Tra-Monti Festival will have its own unique character, but all promise to engage the audience in an extraordinary sonic journey, immersed in the greenery of the park. Events will be held starting at 8:30 p.m., with special attention paid to accessibility: tickets are available online and at the box office, and admission is free for children under 12 and people with disabilities.

In case of bad weather, the festival will not stop: events on July 31 and Aug. 1 will move to the San Giovanni Bosco Auditorium, while on Aug. 2 the concert will be held at the Circolo di Sant'Ambrogio.

Thursday, July 31: Alberto Fortis and Alessandro Cerea

The 2025 edition of the Tra-Monti Festival opens with one of the big names of Italian music, Alberto Fortis. The singer-songwriter, who has enchanted generations with his unforgettable songs such as "Milano e Vincenzo" and "La Sedia di Lillà," will bring to the stage an exciting performance accompanied by an evocative visual show. Kicking off the evening will be Alessandro Cerea, a promising young singer-songwriter from Varese who will present songs from his first album of unreleased songs.

Friday, Aug. 1: Tribute to Giorgio Gaber with his band

The festival continues on Friday, August 1, with an unmissable tribute to one of Italy's greatest singer-songwriters, Giorgio Gaber. Some of the musicians who accompanied him during his career will take the stage at the Tra-Monti Festival for an emotional journey through his most famous songs, retracing the story of "Mr. G." Accompanying them will be the histrionic singer Luca Nesti, who will pay tribute to Gaber's musical genius.

Saturday, Aug. 2: Emerging Music and Duo Bucolico

The third and final event of the festival, Saturday, Aug. 2, is dedicated to emerging artists. Starting at 12 noon, the Villa Toeplitz stage will host a series of multi-genre bands, such as Le Vite degli Altri, DDoc, Minerva, Biava, and Nevecieca, for a day of young and innovative music. The evening will culminate with a concert by Duo Bucolico, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary with the album "Cerbottane" and an explosive performance that promises to engage the audience with poetry, madness and fun.

Time: Concerts start from 8:30 p.m. (Saturday aperitif at 12:30 p.m.)

Tickets: Available at the box office the same evening (no presale)

Free admission: Children under 12, disabled