Amati Fest
The first festival for Self-Help groups in the Susa Valley, Sangone Valley, and the Turin metropolitan area
About Amati Fest
Amati Fest: celebrating self-help in Avigliana
Amati Fest is the first festival for Self-Help (AMA) groups in the Susa Valley, Sangone Valley, and the Turin metropolitan area. The event takes place at Parco Alveare Verde, a green space in the heart of Avigliana, a medieval town in the Province of Turin overlooking its lakes in western Piedmont. The event is promoted by the Ama Val di Susa and Val Sangone Group with the patronage of the Municipality of Avigliana.
What is self-help?
Self-help groups are free, informal spaces where people facing similar difficulties—such as illness, bereavement, addiction, or the burden of caring for a family member—meet to share experiences and support one another. Within the ASL To3 territory, these groups are active in the Community Houses and represent a precious, yet often overlooked, resource for those seeking support that is not only clinical but also human and relational.
A festival to discover the network
Amati Fest was created to introduce this network to a wider audience. Throughout the afternoon, various groups share their experiences through direct testimonies, while information stands managed by facilitators provide materials, leaflets, contacts, and guidance on how to join the groups. The speaker corner is an open forum designed to explain simply and directly what AMA groups are, who they are for, and the value they can offer to individuals and the entire community.
A free event open to all
Participation is open and free of charge. The festival concludes with a small, convivial refreshment, offering an opportunity to continue the conversation in an informal atmosphere. Amati Fest is aimed at anyone curious about the theme of mutual care, as well as those going through a difficult time who are looking for an initial point of contact with the support networks of the Susa and Sangone Valleys.
Amati Fest — edition 2026
The inaugural edition of Amati Fest brought together the numerous Self-Help groups active in the Community Houses of the ASL To3 at the Parco Alveare Verde in Avigliana. The afternoon was an opportunity to learn about the value of mutual care, listen to the experiences of those facing illness, bereavement, disability, or addiction, and discover how to access local support networks. The festival ended with a small refreshment.
Programme Amati Fest 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Parco Alveare Verde
- 16:30 — Opening remarks, presentation of the association and self-help. Introduction to the AMA groups in the ASL To3 Community Houses.
- 17:00 approx. — Direct testimonies from six groups: "Cura per chi cura" (caregivers, neurological conditions), "Il Circolo dei caregiver" (family members of Alzheimer's and dementia patients), "Molte mani" (caregivers), "Gli amici di Denis" (parents, childhood disability), "Arcobaleno della speranza" (parents, mental health), "Fatti di stelle" (parents, youth disability).
- 17:30 — Contributions from three thematic groups: "Parla che ti passa" (chronic pain), "Twist" (weight and metabolic diseases), "Sereni insieme" (nephrological conditions).
- 17:45 — Three additional groups: "Passi di libertà " (smoking cessation), AMA group for alcohol-related issues, "Insieme si può" (bereavement).
- 18:00 — Presentation of the "Laughter Yoga" project.
- Following — Small convivial refreshment.
Throughout the afternoon, information stands managed by AMA groups are active, offering materials, leaflets, contacts, and guidance on how to join, alongside the speaker corner, a space for dialogue curated by facilitators featuring experiential testimonies.
Highlights Amati Fest 2026
Prices Amati Fest 2026
Practical information — Amati Fest
Where
Parco Alveare Verde, Corso Laghi 100, 10051 Avigliana (TO), Piedmont.
When
Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 4:30 PM.
Admission
Free and open to all.
How to get there
Avigliana is easily accessible by car via the A32 Turin-Bardonecchia motorway (Avigliana Est or Ovest exit) and by train on the Turin-Modane line. Parco Alveare Verde is located along Corso Laghi, heading towards the Avigliana Lakes.
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Where does it take place — Amati Fest
Parco Alveare Verde
Corso Laghi 100, 10051 Avigliana