Pistoia Blues Festival: all that you could wish to know about it
Since 1980 Pistoia is blues!
Pistoia
Every year, the Pistoia Blues Festival returns to Piazza del Duomo, one of Italy’s longest-running musical events. Discover the 2025 schedule.
Every year, one of Italy’s longest-running musical events returns: the Pistoia Blues Festival.
Since 1980, the streets of Pistoia have come alive to the sounds of both Italian and international artists. The stage in Piazza del Duomo has hosted numerous musicians and iconic legends of music, such as Carlos Santana, B.B. King, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, and Lou Reed.
Each edition offers a unique mix of music legends and emerging talents, transforming the city into a vibrant cultural and musical hub. It’s an unmissable event for those who want to fully experience the energy and magic of music.
Stay tuned to discover the full lineup of the 45th edition of the Pistoia Blues Festival!
Program
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – Claudio Baglioni
As part of the Storytellers section, dedicated to Italian singer-songwriters, Claudio Baglioni takes the stage on Tuesday, July 7, with GrandTour – La vita è adesso, a live musical project celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic album La vita è adesso. Il sogno è sempre.
For Baglioni, this marks a significant return to the Pistoia stage, fifteen years after his last tour performance.
