Attraverso Festival (Saluzzo evenings)

Attraverso Festival in Saluzzo

Among the many locations visited by Attraverso Festival, the town of Saluzzo holds a special place in the summer calendar of the Cuneo province, in Piedmont. The Saluzzo evenings are held within the walls of Il Quartiere, the former Musso barracks overlooking Piazza Montebello, a repurposed urban space that transforms during the summer into an open-air cultural arena in the heart of the historic town of the Marquisate.

A widespread festival across UNESCO landscapes

Attraverso Festival is a travelling event that runs from July to September, crossing nearly thirty municipalities in the provinces of Cuneo, Asti, and Alessandria, winding through the UNESCO World Heritage hills of Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato. The festival weaves together theatre, music, literature, scientific outreach, and philosophy, bringing performances and meetings to squares, courtyards, and iconic local landmarks. The artistic direction is led by Paola Farinetti and Simona Ressico, with organization by Hiroshima Mon Amour and Produzioni Fuorivia.

Live performance and great voices

The format of the Saluzzo evenings combines protagonists of contemporary theatre with writers, intellectuals, and public speakers. The stage at Il Quartiere hosts a mix of recitals, monologues, and discussions designed to engage a broad audience, balancing emotion, irony, and reflection on current events. Each appointment is conceived as a moment of connection between the artist and the community, in a dialogue that gives the festival an intimate yet popular character.

Saluzzo, a city of art at the foot of Monviso

Hosting Attraverso Festival aligns with the cultural vocation of Saluzzo, the ancient capital of the Marquisate and now a refined city of art at the foot of Mount Monviso. The medieval historic centre, with its cobbled streets, palaces, and churches, provides a natural backdrop for a festival evening, offering the public the chance to combine a show with the discovery of one of the most beautiful villages in Southern Piedmont.

A highlight of the Cuneo summer

With its evenings at Il Quartiere, Saluzzo confirms its role in the panorama of summer events in the Cuneo province. Attraverso Festival represents a cultural and tourist attraction for the city, capable of drawing a loyal audience to Piazza Montebello and enhancing a civic space returned to collective life.