Settimane Musicali Mantovane

The Settimane Musicali Mantovane is a classical music festival held in the historic palaces, churches, and concert halls of UNESCO-listed Mantova. The programme focuses on chamber music, orchestral concerts, and recital performances, drawing on the extraordinary acoustic spaces offered by the Palazzo Ducale, the Basilica di Sant'Andrea, and the Teatro Bibiena. Mantova's Gonzaga heritage — the court that employed Claudio Monteverdi in the early 17th century — provides the historical backdrop for a festival that takes music seriously. The city's compact, walkable historic centre makes it easy to attend multiple concerts and combine them with visits to the Gonzaga palaces and the remarkable churches that give Mantova its distinctive Renaissance character.