AFA26 - Art For All Festival

A festival that breathes new life into the city

AFA26 - Art For All is much more than a series of events: it is an urban regeneration project that, every early July, brings life back to the Viale della Repubblica Public Gardens, the green space in Alessandria overlooking the railway station. For three days, the park becomes a sprawling stage where music, theatre, art, and social life converge, driven by the stated desire to "reconsider art as a privileged tool for social investigation."

The festival is promoted by the Youth Policy Department of the Municipality of Alessandria and produced in partnership with the Adelio Ferrero Film Circle and the Ohimeme Association, with the support of the "Giovani protagonisti Alessandria" project under the "Piemonte per i Giovani" call. All events are free of charge.

Music, theatre, and the new generation

The heart of the event is a highly multidisciplinary programme, with a special focus on local artistic scenes and young regional talent. The lineup spans live music—from cultural rap to jazz, electronic beats to singer-songwriter sets—as well as theatrical performances, cultural panels, stand-up comedy, and creative workshops designed to engage younger generations.

• Live music featuring emerging bands and projects, DJ sets, and electronic performances
• Theatre and roving performances among the park's trees and pathways
• Stand-up comedy and comedy contests for local talent
• Artistic workshops and activities dedicated to young people
• Food & drinks area with street food options to enjoy throughout the evenings

Art, inclusion, and urban regeneration

AFA26 was born from the idea that culture can be a concrete tool for the redevelopment of public spaces. Bringing the people of Alessandria back to the Public Gardens, an area long perceived as marginal, means restoring a meeting place to the community. The festival is also part of a broader path of cultural enhancement for the city, in anticipation of the reopening of the Teatro Comunale of Alessandria.

Now in its third consecutive year, AFA26 has established itself as one of the most anticipated summer events in the capital of the Province of Alessandria, in the heart of lower Piedmont, successfully combining artistic performances, food, workshops, and social inclusion into one large, widespread celebration.