Alessandria October - Cinema Month
A full month of cinema in Alessandria, featuring the Adelio Ferrero Festival and the Alessandria Film Festival
About Alessandria October
A month of cinema in the heart of Piedmont
The Alessandria October - Cinema Month is the major film festival that brings Alessandria, the capital of the province of the same name in Piedmont, to life every autumn. Launched in 2024 as a city-wide project, the event has a clear ambition: to be the only film festival that truly lasts an entire month, with over thirty days of programming spanning September, October, and early November.
The secret to this longevity lies in the synergy between two historic local institutions: the Adelio Ferrero Cinema and Criticism Festival, dedicated to writing and reflection on cinema, and the Alessandria Film Festival, which focuses more on screenings, meetings with authors, and audience engagement. Together, they create a widespread program involving dozens of cinemas, theaters, bookstores, clubs, and city spaces.
Dozens of events and prestigious guests
Each edition offers a rich program: preview screenings and restored classics, meetings with directors and actors, masterclasses, book presentations, exhibitions, debates on film criticism, and a closing night with a concert. Over the years, the event has brought directors such as Lamberto Bava, Mimmo Calopresti, Saverio Costanzo, Silvio Soldini, and Maurizio Nichetti to Alessandria, along with performers and figures from the world of entertainment and culture.
The Adelio Ferrero Award
At the heart of the critical component is the historic Adelio Ferrero Award, named after the critic and essayist from Alessandria and dedicated to young authors aged 16 to 35, with sections for essays, reviews, and video-essays. The award ceremony, which every year invites a jury of prominent names in Italian criticism, takes place during the Alessandria October, sealing the bond between cinema, writing, and new generations.
A city that becomes a cultural set
More than just a single festival, the Alessandria October is a widespread experience: for a full month, Alessandria opens up its squares, halls, and cultural spaces, transforming into a large cinema laboratory open to cinephiles, students, families, and the curious. An opportunity to discover the city and experience the big screen as protagonists.
Alessandria October — edition 2026
The new 2026 edition of the Alessandria October - Cinema Month confirms the formula that has made this festival unique: over thirty days of widespread programming in the halls and spaces of Alessandria, the result of the collaboration between the Adelio Ferrero Cinema and Criticism Festival and the Alessandria Film Festival.
The 42nd edition of the Adelio Ferrero Award is already confirmed, with the competition open to young authors (16-35 years old) for the essay, review, and video-essay sections: applications close on September 15, 2026, and the award ceremony will be held in October as part of the event.
The detailed calendar, the list of guests and venues, and the full program will be officially communicated in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Alessandria October 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. The event traditionally consists of over thirty days of activities (September-October-November): screenings, previews, meetings with directors and actors, masterclasses, book presentations, exhibitions, and a closing concert, distributed across dozens of city venues.
The 42nd edition of the Adelio Ferrero Cinema and Criticism Award is already confirmed (call for entries open until September 15, 2026, award ceremony in October), with prizes for essays, video-essays, and reviews, and a jury composed of critics and authors from the Italian film scene.
The full calendar with dates, guests, and venues will be announced on official channels in the months preceding the event.
Highlights Alessandria October 2026
Of note is the 42nd edition of the Adelio Ferrero Award, with the awarding of young authors of essays, reviews, and video-essays as part of the festival.
Prices Alessandria October 2026
Practical information — Alessandria October
Where it takes place
The Alessandria October is a widespread event: activities are held in numerous cinemas and venues in the center of Alessandria (theaters, bookstores, clubs, and city spaces). The complete program with the list of venues is published on official channels in the weeks prior.
How to get there
Alessandria is easily reachable by train, located on the main lines between Turin, Milan, and Genoa, and by car via the A21 and A26 motorways. The city center, where most events are concentrated, is easily walkable.
Tickets and information
Many meetings and screenings have free admission, while others require a ticket. Rates, reservations, and the updated calendar are communicated on the websites and social channels of the Alessandria Film Festival and the Municipality of Alessandria.
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