From Thursday, May 29th, to Monday, June 2nd in Iseo, the European Lakes Festival will offer a wide range of entertainment events and performances, creating an even more lively and engaging atmosphere.

FROM MAY 31ST TO JUNE 2ND in the Historic Center of Iseo – Manouche music with Mia Tat Gipsy

A lively portable manouche jazz quartet will enliven the streets of the town with touring performances, bringing rhythm, atmosphere and sounds of yesteryear to the audience.

THURSDAY MAY 29TH

• 6 pm at Oldofredi Castle Civic Hall – Presentation of the book “La profezia del povero Erasmo” by Andrea Vitali

In a brilliant tragicomedy, Andrea Vitali uses irony and absurdity to tell the story of a reckless provincial copule on Lake Como, dragging the reader toward the abyss, but always with a smile.

• 8 pm at Oldofredi Castle Civic Hall – Presentation of the film “Io sono Lago” by Francesco Pellicini

A poetic documentary that celebrates lakes, telling the story of their connection to their inhabitants through images, music, and interviews with celebrities and non-celebrities.

• 9 pm in the Cloisters of Oldofredi Castle – “Storie di Lago”: cabaret song theater show ONDE MUSICALI

An original show by Francesco Pellicini with Max Peroni (guitar), Fazio Armellini (accordion), and special guest Andrea Vitali. A blend of music, storytelling, monologues, and improvisation honoring the lakes of Lombardy.

FRIDAY MAY 30TH

• 8:45 pm in the Oldofredi Castle Cloister – Concert Choir Is.Ca.

The Is.Ca. Choir of Iseo, active since 1964 with over a thousand concerts, combines experience and freshness, remaining a living symbol of the identity of Iseo.

• 9:30 p.m. on Port Gabriele Rosa – “Suoni di Luce. Musiche da film che illuminano la memoria”

Performance by voice, guitar, trumpet, double bass and drums, featuring jazz music, soundtracks and reinterpreted greatest hits, all wrapped in warm candlelight for a truly magical experience.

SATURDAY MAY 31ST

• 4:30-6 pm in the Historic Center Iseo – “sBANDAndo sul lago”

Essay by the students of the “Aureliano Bettoni” Music Academy, a moment of sharing and talent that celebrates the training of young musicians.

• 6:30 pm on the Gabriele Rosa Harbor – “Sanremo story” concert: Fabry Valli and the Red Dolphins big band

The history of the Festival from the 1950s to the present day, revisited and rearranged by a real BIG BAND, to cover more than seventy years of our country’s history.

SUNDAY JUNE 1ST

• 9 pm on the Parish Churchyard – “Arie sul lago” Opera and operetta ONDE MUSICALI

An original project to enhance the arias of opera and operetta set on European lakes. With the participation of Elena d’Angelo soprano soubrette, Matteo Mazzoli comedian baritone and opera singers winners of international competitions. Sem Ceritelli at the piano.

MONDAY JUNE 2ND

• 6:30 pm on Port Gabriele Rosa – Closing performance Band Mia Tat Gipsy

A lively portable manouche jazz quartet.

Photographs and text provided by “Festival of European Lakes 2025”