Borghi Maestri Festival - Monte Vidon Combatte

A village that becomes a theatre

There is a moment, at dusk, when the narrow streets and small squares of Monte Vidon Combatte cease to be simple glimpses of a village in Valdaso and become a stage. This is what happens during the Borghi Maestri Festival, the street arts review that for two evenings fills the historic center of this Municipality in the province of Fermo, in the Marche region, with acrobats, jugglers, street actors, musicians, and fire artists.

The festival is part of the Borghi Maestri project, shared with the neighboring Municipality of Petritoli and funded through the PNRR - Next Generation EU as part of the Ministry of Culture's Borghi Program. The goal is to recover the cultural and artistic identity of two small centers in the Fermo hills, restore vitality to the social fabric, and make them a destination capable of surprising visitors.

Street arts and contemporary circus

The heart of the event consists of itinerant and square performances: street theatre, contemporary circus, juggling, tightrope walking, and fire acts alternate in various locations within the village, from the Giardino Segreto (Secret Garden) to the Parco della Rimembranza (Remembrance Park), and the Piazzetta del Borgo (Village Square). The shows are designed not to overlap in timing, so you can see them all by moving from one location to another.

The artistic direction relies on the Open Street network, an international street arts agency that selects Italian and foreign companies: in recent editions, artists from numerous countries have performed, from Iran and Argentina to Singapore and Kenya, giving the review an authentically international scope despite the village's intimate size.

Between music and taste

Alongside the performances, live music accompanies the evenings with pop, rock, and swing sounds, while food trucks, food stalls, and local specialties transform the village into a true festival village. Admission is free to all events, in line with the popular and accessible spirit of the project.

Why it's worth the trip

Monte Vidon Combatte is one of those tiny villages you discover almost by chance, nestled in the hills sloping down towards the Aso Valley. Experiencing the Borghi Maestri Festival means seeing one of these places come alive: street artists use staircases, arches, and panoramic viewpoints as natural backdrops, and the wonder of the spectators—children and adults alike—becomes part of the show. It's an opportunity to discover the discreet charm of the inland Marche region, far from the beaten paths.