P.A.V.I.A. Festival 2025
From 10 October to 12 October Italy / Pavia
The P.A.V.I.A. Festival is a new event in Pavia dedicated to art and culture, promoted by Fondazione Teatro Fraschini and the Municipality of Pavia, in collaboration with GhislieriMusica, the Franco Vittadini Conservatoire and the Civica Scuola d’Arte Ar.Vi.Ma.
Conceived as a multidisciplinary festival, it brings together music, theatre and dance with the aim of making culture accessible to all while upholding artistic excellence. More than a programme of performances, it is a cultural and social project that unites institutions, venues and communities around a shared vision of participation, inclusion and the future.
Vision
The P.A.V.I.A. Festival is conceived with a long-term perspective: to establish itself as a point of reference on the cultural scene in Lombardy and across Italy.
Its mission is built on four key values:
Conceived as a multidisciplinary festival, it brings together music, theatre and dance with the aim of making culture accessible to all while upholding artistic excellence. More than a programme of performances, it is a cultural and social project that unites institutions, venues and communities around a shared vision of participation, inclusion and the future.
Vision
The P.A.V.I.A. Festival is conceived with a long-term perspective: to establish itself as a point of reference on the cultural scene in Lombardy and across Italy.
Its mission is built on four key values:
- Social inclusion, breaking down barriers and making culture a shared resource.
- Collective participation, creating experiences that actively engage the audience.
- Cultural exchange, connecting institutions and artistic communities in the region.
- Future vision, strengthening Pavia’s role as a city of art and culture.
10–12 October 2025
For three days Pavia becomes a citywide stage, with concerts, performances and experimental projects in iconic venues such as Teatro Fraschini, Collegio Ghislieri, Castello Visconteo, Cupola Arnaboldi and more.
For three days Pavia becomes a citywide stage, with concerts, performances and experimental projects in iconic venues such as Teatro Fraschini, Collegio Ghislieri, Castello Visconteo, Cupola Arnaboldi and more.
Highlights
- Friday 10 October: Mistery Murder Concert, opening concert with the Orchestra Giovanile Pavese conducted by Giacomo Biagi.
- Saturdav 11 October: Don Quixote. Symphonies for Windmills with Compagnia Stivalaccio Teatro and Orchestra Ghislieri conducted by Giulio Prandi, featuring stage designs created by the audience.
- Sunday 12 October: Walking concert through Pavia’s historic landmarks.
- The Vittadini Chamber Music Festival, enriching the programme with chamber music events.
