The Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Winter Congress was held in Castelfidardo on the 14-15 March, 2026. The local host of the CIA Winter Congress is the Italy CIA member Italian Accordion Culture led by Gianluca Bibiani President, Federica Celesti Vice-President and Mirco Patarini Artistic Director.
The IAC is a non profit organization based in Spoleto.
14 March Report
Saturday, 14 March Schedule
09.00-10.30 CIA Executive Committee Meeting (non public event), City Hall
10.30-12.00 CIA Music Committee (non public event), City Hall
12.00-14.00 Break for Lunch
14.00-16.00 155th General Assembly, 1st Session, (non public event), City Hall
16.15 Museum Ceremony, Castelfidardo Museo della Fisarmonica
19.00 Italian Dinner for CIA Delegates, Restaurant Pippo, hosted by CIA Italy member Italian Accordion Culture
21.30 Concert / Jazz Accordion Festival (JAF) at Club “On Stage”.
Nikita Kuznetsov (Russia) – A young Russian accordionist who won the Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category in 2024.
Federico Gili Trio (Italy) – Represents vibrant currents in Italian jazz, combining dynamic interplay with expressive accordion work.
Congress 155th General Assembly
Castelfidardo Center City Hall area and Congress Photos
Relaxing time
