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The Little Italy Festival will take place on September 11 & 12, 2026 in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne , in the heart of the Maurienne valley.
The festival takes place in several iconic locations in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne :
Concerts: Rue Louis Sibue, 73300 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Franco-Italian Village: the city center, transformed for the occasion into a vibrant showcase of Italian culture. Encounters, screenings, culinary and musical moments… the entire city will resonate with the colors of Italy.
Access to the village is free and open to all.
The Little Italy Festival is a unique cultural event in Europe inspired by world's fairs and dedicated to Italy, combining music, cinema, literature, sport, gastronomy, arts and cultural exchanges .
A festive gathering celebrating Franco-Italian friendship, in a powerful context:
the future arrival of the transalpine link and the creation of the multimodal station will make Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne a major transalpine cultural crossroads .
The festival celebrates the great icons of Italo-disco and Top 50 music , artists who have marked several generations and made the whole world dance in the 80s and 90s: Friday, September 11
SABRINA, DEN HARROW, GAZEBO, IVANA SPAGNA, JOHNSON RIGHEIRA, P. LION, RYAN PARIS, SCOTCH, SILVER POZZOLI These legendary Italo-Disco artists and international hitmakers take you back to a mythical era, with unmissable hits that continue to thrill crowds.
DJ Set: DJ ANTOINE A modern and festive mix to extend the musical experience and keep the atmosphere at its best all day long.
Saturday, September 12
MIKA : the international pop icon, renowned for his unifying hits and spectacular stage performances.
ALFA : an iconic Italian artist, known for filling the biggest venues and stadiums with his unique energy.
JULIEN LIEB : a rising young French-speaking star, who brings freshness and modernity to the music scene.
Other exceptional artists will complete this program, to offer an unforgettable musical experience full of surprises.
The Little Italy Festival offers you a unique mix of nostalgia and new sounds , for a complete and festive musical experience.
Yes! In music, film, literature, and sports, our patrons —renowned figures—will guide festival-goers in their exploration of Italian culture. Discover them on our page: "Our Patrons"
There is no minimum age to attend the festival.
Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
⚠️ Please note that the sound volume of concerts can affect the hearing of younger children.
Yes! Food trucks will be present in the concert areas so you can get something to eat throughout the festival.
The festival is sponsored by Worakls , a key figure in the French electronic music scene. In addition to the evening concerts, the festival offers:
Cinema : open-air screenings, meetings, discussions
Literature : discussions, book signings, author discoveries
Sport : demonstrations, matches and prestigious guests
Franco-Italian village : gastronomy, artisans, entertainment, immersive experiences
To simplify your purchases during the festival, a “cashless” payment system will be in place.
In practical terms, here's how it works:
You will receive a wristband or prepaid card upon arrival, or you can top it up on site.
You can then pay for all your food and drinks (food, beverages, merchandise, etc.) directly with this bracelet or card, without handling cash .
At the end of the festival, if there is any balance left, you can collect it or keep it for your next visits.
This system saves time , avoids queues and allows you to fully enjoy the festival in complete safety.
Our partner accommodations will offer special festival deals, as well as simplified access via shuttles .
Visit our "Accommodation" page
Yes. A shuttle service will connect the main accommodation points, car parks and festival venues to facilitate your travel.
Detailed information will be provided soon.
The festival will welcome more than 20,000 festival-goers over two days, for a unique cultural event in Maurienne.
We are actively seeking volunteers!
The registration link is available HERE
Join the adventure and help make this first transalpine meeting a reality!
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