Arietta Fresca
Bolzano/Bozen, Bolzano/Bozen and environs
Arietta Fresca 2026: 20+ events of music, cinema and DJ sets at Bolzano's Pippo Foodchillstage, from 15 July to 5 September.
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Arietta Fresca is the summer cultural festival bringing over twenty events to the Pippo Foodchillstage in Parco Petrarca, Bolzano, from July to September 2026. Organised in collaboration between Arciragazzi Bolzano APS and Papperlapapp, the programme features concerts, DJ sets, open-air cinema and social evenings, aimed at bringing the city's outdoor spaces to life throughout the summer.
The 2026 edition includes notable names from the national and international music scene: Daniele Baldelli with his cosmic/afro sound, DJ Gruff as a pioneer of Old School Hip Hop, reggae artist Babaman, and James Thompson, longtime saxophonist for Zucchero and Paolo Conte.
Events take place across multiple evenings spread over three months. The full programme is as follows:
JULY
15, 22, 29 July – Altaquota
Rap battles with rhythm, competition and creativity.
16 July – Persepolis (2007, Marjane Satrapi)
Marjane's coming-of-age story between revolution, freedom and personal growth.
17 July – Irevibes guest Wax Pirate
Dub reggae evening with Rave 'n Sound System and Kiuppo.
23 July – La chimera (2023, Alice Rohrwacher)
A journey through archaeology, longing and lost dreams, suspended between the real and the imaginary.
25 July – Pastasciutta Antifascista (ANPI)
A moment of civic memory and community. Followed by: Irevibes – Black Star Line Sound System, dub roots and Jamaican sounds.
AUGUST
5, 12, 19, 26 August – Altaquota
6 August – Daniele Baldelli & Guests
Cosmic/afro sound: a unique set from a legend of Italian electronic music.
7 August – Proper Drum&Bass
Beat Coin x Rude Sound x Revoltekk: high-energy drum&bass.
8 August – DJ Gruff & Guests
Old School Hip Hop, scratch, beatmaking and the history of Italian rap culture.
13 August – I diari della motocicletta (2004, Walter Salles)
Che Guevara's journey through Latin America: discovery, politics and friendship.
15 August – House of Garden x Cristian Rot | Martinh
House music evening with two iconic figures from the local scene.
22 August – Dub Garden with Rave 'n Sound
Dub culture, deep bass and roots vibes.
27 August – Little Miss Sunshine (2006, Dayton & Faris)
An imperfect family on the road to a beauty pageant: humour and warmth.
28 August – Sin Frenos open air
Local reggaeton in summer mode: rhythm, dancing and community.
29 August – Vinyl & Cd's market + live music by Beat Coin
An afternoon of vinyl and CD market stalls and live music.
SEPTEMBER
2 September – Altaquota
The final event of the summer.
4 September – Babaman Live + After party dub Papperla
Reggae, hip hop and cross-genre sounds: one of the leading names on the national scene.
5 September – Blues rock session with James Thompson
Zucchero and Paolo Conte's saxophonist, alongside the duo Love Sick: Nina Duscheck and Marco Delladio.
