Burattinarte d'Inverno
Puppet theatre to warm up the winter in the Langhe and Roero hills
About Burattinarte d'Inverno
A travelling festival in the heart of Roero
Burattinarte d'Inverno is the winter edition of one of the longest-running Piedmontese festivals dedicated to puppet theatre. Organised by the Associazione Burattinarte ETS under the artistic direction of Claudio Giri and Consuelo Conterno, the event enlivens a network of towns in the Langhe and Roero area every winter — including Alba, Corneliano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, Piobesi d'Alba, and Guarene — with puppet, marionette, shadow, and storytelling shows that explore this ancient folk art with a contemporary perspective.
Performances in Guarene
In Guarene, a small town in the province of Cuneo overlooking the Roero hills, the shows are hosted in the Chiesa della Confraternita on Piazza Santissima Annunziata, an intimate and evocative space that serves as a stage for both Italian and international companies. In good weather, performances may be moved outdoors to the town hall courtyard. Admission is always free with voluntary donations, a choice that preserves the festival's popular and inclusive spirit.
Theatre for all ages
Burattinarte d'Inverno is not just entertainment for children: the programme alternates between traditional classics — from Pulcinella to Gioppino, from Neapolitan guarattelle to Bergamasque booths — and more poetic, experimental original creations capable of moving adult audiences as well. The festival attracts companies from all over Italy and abroad, confirming its status as a landmark for puppet theatre in the Cuneo area.
Why it's worth attending
Attending a Burattinarte d'Inverno show in Guarene means rediscovering the magic of an art form made of gestures, voices, and hands, set in a Roero village known for its castle and the great wines of the Langhe. It is the perfect occasion for a family Sunday afternoon away from screens, immersed in the warmth of a tradition that continues to speak to all generations.
Burattinarte d'Inverno — edition 2026
The 27th edition of Burattinarte d'Inverno enlivened the winter of 2026 with nine events distributed between Alba and the villages of the Langhe and Roero, involving Italian puppet theatre companies. In Guarene, the festival drew the curtain on Sunday, 29 March, with "Fragile", a poetic, wordless creation by Valentina Vecchio, hosted in the Chiesa della Confraternita on Piazza Santissima Annunziata.
Programme Burattinarte d'Inverno 2026
27th Edition Programme (18 January – 29 March 2026)
- 18 January — Il Notturno…con brio!, Laura Landi — Corneliano d'Alba, 4:30 PM
- 1 February — Codamozza il Gatto, Habanera Teatro — Piobesi d'Alba, 4:30 PM
- 8 February — Area 52, La Compagnia della Settimana Dopo — Alba, 4:30 PM
- 15 February — Un po' di Pulcinella, Teatro del Secchio — Grinzane Cavour, 4:30 PM
- 1 March — Alla Fiera dei Racconti, Piccolo Teatro Sasa Guadalupe — Corneliano d'Alba, 3:30 PM
- 7 March — Ditelo ad alta voce, C'era una volta!, Piccolo Teatro Sasa Guadalupe — Alba, 3:00 PM
- 15 March — Gioppino a Venezia in cerca di fortuna, Baraca & Böratì — Novello, 4:30 PM
- 22 March — Il Cane Infernale, Teatro Medico Ipnotico — Murazzano, 4:30 PM
- 29 March — Fragile, Valentina Vecchio — Guarene, Chiesa della Confraternita, 4:30 PM
In Guarene
The only event in Guarene: "Fragile", a poetic, wordless show by Valentina Vecchio (I Cavalieri Erranti company, Bisceglie), on Sunday, 29 March at 4:30 PM at the Chiesa della Confraternita on Piazza Santissima Annunziata (or in the town hall courtyard in case of good weather).
Highlights Burattinarte d'Inverno 2026
Prices Burattinarte d'Inverno 2026
Practical information — Burattinarte d'Inverno
Location
Chiesa della Confraternita, Piazza Santissima Annunziata, Guarene (CN). In case of good weather, performances may be held in the town hall courtyard.
Times
Performances generally take place on Sunday afternoons, starting between 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM depending on the date.
Admission
Free admission with voluntary donations.
Information
Associazione Burattinarte ETS — tel. +39 338 7154844 / +39 338 5413484 — email [email protected] — website burattinarte.it
Getting there
Guarene is located a few kilometres from Alba, along the Roero hills, and is easily accessible by car. The nearest train station is in Alba.
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Where does it take place — Burattinarte d'Inverno
Chiesa della Confraternita
Piazza Santissima Annunziata, 12050 Guarene