The Verucchio Music Festival opens on Sunday 19 July, now in its 42nd year, with a major new feature: all concerts and performances will be free of charge.

On Friday 24 July, at 9.00 pm on the church square of the Collegiate Church, Cristina Donà – one of the most original voices on the Italian music scene, whose sound has helped define a new era of Mediterranean-inspired rock – will take to the stage. For the occasion, she will be presenting her new album, due for release this autumn.