Erba Piano Festival 2026

Erba Piano Festival 2026 is a new international piano festival taking place in Erba, Italy, near Lake Como, from 12–17 July 2026. Designed for a select group of up to 12 pianists, the festival offers an intensive and inspiring week of artistic growth, public performance, and collaboration. The faculty includes Joanna MacGregor, Pier Francesco Forlenza, and Ignas Maknickas. Participants receive 4 public masterclasses, 1 private coaching session with conductor Geoffrey Simon, and the opportunity to perform a Mozart Piano Concerto with the Festival String Orchestra in the final concerts on 16–17 July. The participation fee is €800, and a number of scholarships are available.