by Redazione 14/11/2026
Categories: Museums / Disclaimer
With gres+, gres art 671 is expanding its space with a new pavilion covering over 1,500 square meters dedicated to music, dance, theater, film, and events. The grand opening is scheduled for November 13 and 14, 2026, with OPEN ALL, two days of free events.
Gres art 671 is expanding its space in Bergamo with gres+, a new pavilion spanning over 1,500 square meters dedicated to the performing arts, events, and cultural experimentation. Housed in the oldest building of the former industrial complex, dating back to 1887, the new space brings the center’s total area to over 5,000 square meters, completing the project launched in 2023. The opening to the public will be celebrated on November 13 and 14, 2026, with OPEN ALL, two days of free events open to everyone. During the inauguration, visitors will also be able to view the exhibition *Isaac Julien. Museum Dreams* free of charge; the exhibition has been extended through January 10, 2027.
With gres+, the Bergamo center is adding a flexible space to its offerings, designed to host concerts, live music, dance, theater, film, sound installations, meetings, and educational activities. The new facility was created with the goal of accommodating various formats of cultural production and engagement, supporting the evolution of its programming and fostering collaborations with new partners and the involvement of diverse audiences.
The new pavilion is part of a complex comprising three buildings, each with a specific function. Sponsored by the Pesenti Foundation with the support of the Italmobiliare Group, gres art 671 was established in 2023 with the aim of connecting contemporary artistic research with the city’s daily life, engaging both residents and visitors. The expansion represents a further development of this approach, extending the center’s activities beyond its exhibition program.
The first pavilion, with free admission, is dedicated to hospitality and social interaction. Inside, visitors will find the Gres Café, a bookshop, and a reading room—spaces designed for meeting, studying, or working, and accessible even without visiting the exhibitions. The second pavilion, on the other hand, hosts temporary exhibitions: it currently features “Isaac Julien: Museum Dreams, ” an exhibition dedicated to the British artist and extended through January 10, 2027.
The third building houses gres+, designed to expand the complex’s potential uses through performing arts, music, and cultural activities. The decision to renovate the oldest of the industrial buildings, built in 1887, maintains a connection to the site’s industrial history while giving it a new public function.
The plaza in front and the garden help connect the three pavilions, extending the possibilities for spending time outdoors as well. The layout of the spaces thus allows gres art 671 to be used in various ways: from visiting an exhibition to attending a meeting, from reading and working in the common areas to enjoying an evening concert. The complex also offers free Wi-Fi.
“It’s a natural evolution of gres art 671,” says Roberto Pesenti, President of gres art 671. “Over the past few years, the project has been very successful, featuring international exhibitions and guests, as well as a growing collaboration with the city’s cultural institutions. This has also brought to light further potential and opportunities for expansion. We therefore decided to build a new pavilion, building on what we’ve done so far. Three years ago, we had a dream, and we’re making it a reality.”
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| In Bergamo, a former industrial building dating back to 1887 is being transformed into a new venue for the performing arts |
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