Liszt Festival in Albano Laziale, 40th edition

The 40th edition of the Liszt Festival in Albano Laziale continued with its first date on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in the Cathedral of San Pancrazio. It is followed by dates at Palazzo Savelli on November 8, 15 and 21, an exhibition at the civic museum from November 5 and a book presentation on November 12. The festival website's calendar then continues until December 19, 2026. The festival's website gives a single 12-euro ticket for the November 15 concert.

Updated on October 19, 2026.

The official presentation

The celebrations of the 40th edition of the Liszt Festival continue in Albano Laziale, recalling the historic link between the composer Franz Liszt and the territory of the Castelli Romani. From October 25 to November 15, 2026 many cultural and musical events are on the program. The first date is Sunday, October 25 from 19:00 to 21:00 in the Cathedral of San Pancrazio with the concert by the Angelica Women's Choir of Budapest conducted by Zsuzsanna Graf, on the occasion of the celebrations for the 1,700 years of the church. The other musical events on the notes of Franz Liszt are scheduled at Palazzo Savelli on November 8, 15 and 21 starting at 18:00. At the Mario Antonacci civic museum of Albano Laziale, meanwhile, starting November 5 the exhibition Franz Liszt il pianista illustrato Ipotesi di un futuro a fumetti, curated by Raffaele Valeri, will be open to the public, while on November 12 the presentation of the book Il canto dell’autunno d’oro by Claudia Colombati is scheduled. The program of the celebrations will continue until December 2026.

Text from the Regione Lazio event listing on VisitLazio, source

Where it takes place: Albano Laziale, between cathedral, palace and museum

Albano Laziale is one of the most important towns of the Castelli Romani. Palazzo Savelli was built in the 1200s by the Savelli family as a fortification, with square towers still visible on Corso Matteotti. After 1697 it became the residence of the papal governor and since 1870 it has been the seat of the town hall. The Cathedral of San Pancrazio has a facade of peperino and travertine built between 1719 and 1722 to a design by Carlo Buratti. The civic museum displays finds from the area's ancient history.

For the area see Albano Laziale, Lake Albano and the Castelli Romani Park.

Practical information

• First date: Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00, Cathedral of San Pancrazio, with the Angelica Women's Choir of Budapest conducted by Zsuzsanna Graf, as part of the celebrations for the church's 1,700 years
• Concerts at Palazzo Savelli: November 8, 15 and 21, 2026, from 18:00
• Mario Antonacci civic museum: from November 5 the exhibition «Franz Liszt il pianista illustrato. Ipotesi di un futuro a fumetti», curated by Raffaele Valeri
• November 12: presentation of the book «Il canto dell'autunno d'oro» by Claudia Colombati
• Continuation: the festival website (festivalisztalbano.it) lists five more dates from December 6 to 19, 2026, between Castel Gandolfo, Grottaferrata and Ariccia
• Admission and prices: a single 12-euro ticket for the November 15 concert, for the other dates it's best to ask the Comune
• Comune: Piazza della Costituente 1, Albano Laziale. Website comune.albanolaziale.rm.it
• Dates: the official presentation speaks of a calendar from October 25 to November 15 but also lists November 21. Data confirmed as of October 19, 2026

Frequently asked questions about the Liszt Festival in Albano Laziale

When does this part of the festival begin?

It began on October 25, 2026, with a concert in the Cathedral of San Pancrazio.

Where are the November concerts held?

At Palazzo Savelli, on November 8, 15 and 21, starting at 18:00.

What is there at the civic museum?

From November 5 the exhibition on the illustrated pianist and, on November 12, a book presentation.

How long does the program last?

The celebrations continue until December 2026.

How much do the events cost?

For the November 15 concert there is a single 12-euro ticket. For the other dates it's best to ask the Comune.

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