ENJOY THE

HEADBANGERS NIGHT TICINO

ON WORLD MUSIC DAY: 21st JUNE 2026

MUSIC FOR THE MASSES
World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique, is an annual celebration held on June 21st to promote music and its universal appeal. It originated in France in 1982. The idea was to encourage musicians – both amateur and professional – to perform in public spaces like streets, parks, and squares, making music accessible to everyone for free.

The date, June 21st, coincides with the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, symbolizing a day of light, energy, and harmony. It’s not tied to any specific genre; instead, it embraces all forms of music – classical, jazz, rock, traditional, electronic, you name it. The event has since spread globally, with over 120 countries now participating, each adding their own cultural spin. It’s less about commercialization and more about community and expression – think of it as a global jam session.

LET´S HAVE A HEAVY CELEBRATION OF WORLD MUSIC DAY !
We’re crashing the World Music Day 2026 party with our first-ever Heavy Metal Cover Song Festival!
Sure, the world’s been strumming acoustic guitars and tooting flutes on this day forever, but heavy metal? Nope, not a riff in sight – until we decided to crank the amps to the max. Expect epic covers, shredding solos, and a whole lot of headbanging to shake up the summer solstice. We’re bringing the raw power and creativity of heavy metal to the forefront with a festival featuring electrifying cover performances by professional as well as newcomer artists. Keep your eyes peeled for the lineup and event details and sign up for our NEWSLETTER !

Get ready to headbang and celebrate the universal language of music. Let’s make World Music Day heavier than ever!

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE ON STAGE
No matter wheter you are a Hard Rock or Metal band or from any other genre – we love to see you on stage. As long as your performance is somehow related to Hard Rock or Heavy Metal – see our APPLICATION PAGE for more details !
Every act is allowed to perform max. 3 songs. Bands from (music) schools are very welcome, too !