“School’s Out! 2026”: Artistation’s end-of-year music festival
The Artistation School of Arts, in collaboration with the Residenze Primula “Cultura in Residenza – Abitare il tempo” festival, presents “School’s Out! 2026”. This end-of-year festival was created to celebrate the artistic journey, growth, and energy of all the school’s students, after an entire academic year dedicated to rehearsals, commitment, and passion.
The event features a calendar of five dates with completely free admission, designed to showcase young talent and open up to the public through the power of live music.
The Festival Program (June 9 – 14, 2026)
The First Four Evenings: Soloists and Small Ensembles
The first four events of the festival will take place in the late afternoon and will feature soloists and the school’s smaller ensembles. Each piece presented is the result of a profound educational and human journey, which represents a special achievement for all the students:
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026: Live performances starting at 5:30 PM.
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026: Live performances starting at 5:30 PM.
- Thursday, June 11, 2026: Live performances starting at 5:30 PM.
- Friday, June 12, 2026: Live performances starting at 5:30 PM.
- Location for the first 4 days: At the Artistation School of Arts, on Via Silvio Pellico 16 – 48018 Faenza (RA).
Sunday, June 14: The Grand Finale with the Band Marathon
For the final day, the festival changes scenery, moving to the heart of the city’s historic center and transforming into a true rock and jazz marathon featuring the great collective bands and choirs of the academy:
- Date and Time: Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Grand Finale Location: Courtyard of the Residenza Santa Teresa, Via Bondiolo 44 – 48018 Faenza (RA).
- The Official Band Lineup:
Artistation Big Band • Cosmic Echoes • Velvet Groove • Fallen • Equalizers • Stage Thundering • Peavey 5150 • Vladivostock Arena • Babyskin • Mojito Blue • Brand New Old Style • Band Jazz • Absinthe • Offbeat • Afro Wind Ritual & The Brass Alchemists • Art of Choir • Oblivion • Lost Memoire.
On-site Catering Service: During Sunday, June 14th, an official refreshment point will be open at the Residenza Santa Teresa, managed by the “Botteghe e Mestieri” food crew, where you can purchase food and drinks during the concerts.
Summary of useful information and sponsorships
- Period of the festival: From June 9 to 14, 2026.
- Ticket price: Free admission for all 5 days of the program.
- Target audience: Event open to families, young people, live music enthusiasts, and all citizens.
- Institutional sponsorships: The event is organized with the official patronage of the Municipality of Faenza and the Unione della Romagna Faentina.
- Reference website: www.residenzeprimula.it
