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Festa in Ciassa 2026

Diano Castello (IM)

Piazza Matteotti, Diano Castello

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On August 8 and 9, 2026, the central square of Diano Castello comes alive with the Festa in Ciassa, organized by the Amici del Castello. Two evenings where Ligurian cuisine meets sea and land: fish ravioli, spaghetti with clams, mixed fried seafood and baby octopus, but also Ligurian rabbit, snails from Bestagni and the traditional condiun with local oxheart tomatoes. Accompanying the dinners, live music: Friday August 8 DJ Tex, Saturday August 9 the Luca Panama Orchestra. The medieval village offers a suggestive backdrop for a festival that combines tradition and conviviality.

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Time: 19:30 - 23:59 Time: 19:30 - 23:59 Starts at 19:30. Free shuttle bus service from 18:30 to 24:00 from Piazza Taramasco (via Canepa) in Diano Marina. Barisone Corso Garibaldi, 20 - Diano Marina.

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Music and concerts

Concerto della Banda Musicale Città di Diano

Diano Marina (IM)

The “Città di Diano Marina” Band enlivens the summer with three events in Piazza Martiri della Libertà. The first concert is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, the second on Wednesday, July 29, and the third on Thursday, September 10, 2026. All evenings start at 9:15 PM and offer a varied repertoire, from band tradition to classics of light music and soundtracks. The initiative, with free admission, is an opportunity to hear local musicians live in a charming setting in the historic center.

Music and concerts

Diano in Musica

Diano Marina (IM)

From June 23 to September 1, every Tuesday evening, the historic center of Diano Marina comes alive with 'Diano in Musica', a series of live concerts organized by the Banda Musicale Città di Diano Marina. The performances are spread across different areas of the pedestrian island, where multiple groups play simultaneously, creating a widespread musical path. The scheduled dates: June 23 and 30, July 7 and 21, August 4 and 18, September 1, 2026, starting at 9:30 PM.

Music and concerts

Close Encounters with Music

Diano Marina (IM)

Third edition of the festival that brings some of the most beloved names in Italian music to the Molo delle Tartarughe. Each evening alternates dialogue and music: artists share their stories in an informal conversation with the audience, then offer acoustic performances in an intimate and cozy atmosphere. The 2026 calendar: Rita Pavone (June 26), Tosca (July 5), Alberto Fortis (July 31), screening of the biopic on Franco Battiato (August 14), Luca Barbarossa (August 23), and Fabio Concato (September 9).

Music and concerts

15^ Estate Musicale Dianese Festival

Diano Marina (IM)

The 15th edition of the Estate Musicale Dianese Festival returns to liven up summer evenings in the park of Villa Scarsella, in Diano Marina. Organized by the Association Amici della Musica del Golfo Dianese, the series brings together different genres: opera, operetta, ballet and modern singer-songwriter music, with particular attention to the quality of the shows. This year's program consists of seven events between July and August. It starts on Friday, July 4th with a tribute to Dire Straits, followed by a ballet evening on Saturday, July 11th. The festival continues on Friday, July 24th and on Fridays, August 7th and 13th, ending with the last two events on Sunday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 26th.

Music and concerts

Balliamoci l'Estate con Gianni Rossi

Diano Marina (IM)

Every Monday evening from July 6 to August 24, 2026, the Molo delle Tartarughe in Diano Marina turns into an open-air dance floor with "Balliamoci l'Estate". Gianni Rossi leads the evenings with music and entertainment, offering a mix of songs ranging from ballroom to pop hits, to engage audiences of all ages. The event, scheduled at 9:00 PM, has become a landmark of the Diano Marina summer, drawing a large crowd of residents and tourists every Monday.

Shows and entertainment

Diano Comic Show

Diano Marina (IM)

Four evenings of comedy enliven the summer of Diano Marina on the Molo delle Tartarughe. The Diano Comic Show festival brings national artists to the stage with free admission. On July 10, Franco Neri opens, followed on July 17 by Max Pisu. On August 9, it's the turn of the duo Vasumi & Kalabrougovic, while on August 21, the comic magician Antonio Casanova closes the event.