Concert at Montenero Sanctuary: Tramonto in Jazz in the Cinque Terre

The concert at Montenero Sanctuary is one of the most atmospheric events of the summer in the Cinque Terre. The event takes place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in a panoramic location overlooking the coast.

The Orchestra di Fiati Città di Levanto will accompany sunset with a program dedicated to jazz, funk and soul. The concert starts at 7:00 PM.

You can also reach the sanctuary by joining a guided hike. The route starts in Lavaccio, above Riomaggiore, and crosses vineyards and Mediterranean vegetation.

The event is part of Tramonto in Jazz, an experience combining music, hiking and the landscape of the Cinque Terre.

The concert features great classics and famous jazz-funk themes. The program combines engaging rhythms, grooves and moments of improvisation.

The Orchestra di Fiati Città di Levanto will perform under the direction of Maestro Andrea Bracco.

The concert takes place in the panoramic square of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montenero.

Event information

  • Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
  • Concert: 7:00 PM
  • Event: Tramonto in Jazz
  • Location: Montenero Sanctuary
  • Orchestra: Orchestra di Fiati Città di Levanto
  • Conductor: Maestro Andrea Bracco
  • Music genres: jazz, funk and soul
  • Overall event schedule: 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
  • Supported by: Cinque Terre National Park
  • Safety support: Alpine Rescue

How to reach Montenero Sanctuary

Montenero Sanctuary can only be reached on foot. For this reason, participants need good hiking ability.

Proper hiking shoes are also required.

For visitors who prefer to walk with a guide, a hike with an environmental hiking guide is available.

The meeting point is Lavaccio, above Riomaggiore. Departure is scheduled for 5:30 PM.

The group will reach the sanctuary along a route surrounded by the characteristic landscape of the Cinque Terre.

After the concert, a guided descent is also planned.

Guided hike through vineyards and Mediterranean vegetation

The guided hike offers a different way to experience the event. The route crosses the agricultural terraces of the Cinque Terre.

Along the way, participants will pass cultivated vineyards and Mediterranean vegetation. The trail gradually climbs towards Montenero Sanctuary.

As you climb, the landscape opens towards the coast. The panoramic views therefore become an important part of the experience.

Once you reach the panoramic square, you can enjoy the concert by the Orchestra di Fiati Città di Levanto.

Information

The guided excursion has the following characteristics:

  • Starting point: Lavaccio, above Riomaggiore
  • Departure time: 5:30 PM
  • Total distance: approximately 3 km
  • Elevation gain: 296 metres
  • Ascent: approximately 55 minutes
  • Descent: approximately 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: E – Hiking
  • Maximum participants: 15 people
  • Return: guided descent after the concert

The route includes both paved and unpaved sections. Therefore, suitable footwear is essential.

An evening of music and landscape

The jazz concert at Montenero Sanctuary combines music, nature and local heritage.

The experience allows visitors to reach one of the Cinque Terre’s panoramic viewpoints on foot.

The hike itself becomes part of the event. The route crosses a landscape shaped by centuries of agricultural work.

The trail leads from the rural landscape to the sanctuary’s panoramic square. Here, live music meets the spectacular coastal scenery.

The result is a particularly atmospheric experience. Jazz, sunset and the Cinque Terre landscape become part of the same story.

What to know before attending

Before choosing the guided hike, consider a few important details.

The route is rated E – Hiking. Participants therefore need a good level of hiking ability.

Remember that:

  • the sanctuary can only be reached on foot;
  • hiking shoes are mandatory;
  • the route is approximately 3 kilometres long;
  • the elevation gain is 296 metres;
  • the guided hike is limited to 15 participants;
  • the descent after the concert will be guided;
  • the route includes paved and unpaved sections.

Experience the Cinque Terre at sunset

The concert at Montenero Sanctuary offers a different way to experience the Cinque Terre. It is much more than a simple concert.

The experience allows you to walk among vineyards and Mediterranean vegetation. It also leads to a panoramic viewpoint away from the most crowded routes.

The music of the Orchestra di Fiati Città di Levanto will therefore accompany an evening dedicated to nature, culture and landscape.

If you love music and hiking, Tramonto in Jazz is a special opportunity to discover the Cinque Terre from a different perspective.

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