Stresa Festival brings Stresa, Italy, and the shores of Lake Maggiore to life each summer with a rich mix of classical music, jazz, and other live performances in striking lakeside venues. Celebrating the region’s long tradition of concert culture and artistic exchange, it is especially known for its atmospheric settings on the Borromean Islands, elegant evening programs, and the way great music and grand scenery come together in one of northern Italy’s most memorable cultural festivals.
DATES & TIMES
• The organizer publishes the annual concert calendar on the official program page; each listing includes the date, start time, and venue. Official program.
• The festival season runs July through September on and around Lake Maggiore. Program overview.
• On concert days, the official box office opens 10:00 AM–1:00 PM / 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, and the venue box office opens one hour before the performance begins. Box office hours.
LOCATION
• Stresa and other venues around Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy. Open in Google Maps.
• Festival office / box office: Via Carducci 38, 28838 Stresa (VB). Open in Google Maps.
• The organizer’s venue list includes locations in Stresa Festival Hall, Isola Bella, Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, Angera, Arona, Verbania, and Leggiuno; confirm the venue shown on the event listing for the performance you are attending. Official venue list.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Tickets are sold only through the official festival channels: the Stresa Festival website, Vivaticket, telephone, e-mail, or the festival office in Stresa. How to purchase · Vivaticket.
• The organizer states: do not buy Festival tickets through an unauthorized online agency. Official ticketing notice.
• For accessibility needs, the official box office asks attendees to contact them in advance to reserve a dedicated seat where applicable. Accessibility / box office.
GOOD TO KNOW
• This is a multi-venue festival; do not rely on the town name alone—check the specific venue on the official event listing before traveling. Official venue list · Program.
• The official access page includes directions by car, train, and plane, including current rail-service notices when applicable. How to reach Stresa.
• The festival office / box office contact is boxoffice@stresafestival.eu and +39 0323 31095. Official contact details.