Three days of art, music, and urban regeneration at the Public Gardens of Alessandria
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.
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 musicโfrom cultural rap to jazz, electronic beats to singer-songwriter setsโas well as theatrical performances, cultural panels, stand-up comedy, and creative workshops designed to engage younger generations.
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.
The 2026 edition of AFA26 - Art For All confirms the winning formula of previous years: three days of widespread art at the Public Gardens of Alessandria, from July 3rd to 5th, with a programme ranging from roving performances to electronic music, talks, and the youth orchestra, all free of charge.
Promoted by the Youth Policy Department of the Municipality of Alessandria in collaboration with the Adelio Ferrero Film Circle and the Ohimeme association, the event highlights local artistic scenes and young regional talent.
From 6:00 PM until midnight:
The main festival is enriched by a series of side events before and after the weekend. All events are free of charge.
Public Gardens of Viale della Repubblica, next to the Alessandria train station. Its location, just a few steps from the station, makes the festival easily accessible by train.
By train: The Alessandria station is just a few minutes' walk from the Public Gardens, with excellent connections to Turin, Genoa, Milan, and Asti. By car: Alessandria is served by the A21 (Turin-Piacenza) and A26 motorways; parking is available on the streets surrounding the park.
Free admission to all events. Evenings generally run from late afternoon until late at night, with morning sessions on Sunday.
Phone: +39 389 4226172 โ Website: www.afa26.it โ Instagram: @afa26_artforall
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Giardini Pubblici di Viale della Repubblica
Viale della Repubblica, 15121 Alessandria