Burattinarte d'Inverno
Puppet theatre to warm up the winter in the Alta Langa
About Burattinarte d'Inverno
A travelling festival across Langhe and Roero
Burattinarte d'Inverno is the winter edition of one of the longest-running Piedmontese festivals dedicated to puppet theatre. Organized by the Associazione Culturale Burattinarte under the artistic direction of Claudio Giri and Consuelo Conterno, the event brings a network of towns in the Langhe and Roero areas—including Alba, Corneliano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, Piobesi d'Alba, Novello, Guarene, and Murazzano—to life each winter with puppet, marionette, shadow, and storytelling shows that explore this ancient folk art with a contemporary twist.
Performances in Murazzano
In Murazzano, a small town in the Alta Langa in the province of Cuneo perched on a scenic ridge between the Belbo and Bormida valleys, the festival finds its home in the Salone Polifunzionale on Piazza Monsignor Dadone, an intimate space that becomes a stage for top-tier Italian companies. Admission is free, a choice that preserves the festival's popular and inclusive spirit, making it the perfect destination for a Sunday afternoon with the family.
Theatre for all ages
Burattinarte d'Inverno is not just for children: the programme alternates between great traditional classics—from Pulcinella to Gioppino, and from guarattelle to traditional booths—and more poetic, experimental original creations capable of moving adult audiences as well. The shows are designed for families and children aged 3 and up, attracting companies from all over Italy and confirming the festival's status as a key reference point for puppet theatre in the Cuneo area.
Why it's worth attending
Attending a Burattinarte d'Inverno show in Murazzano means rediscovering the magic of an art form made of gestures, voices, and hands, in an Alta Langa village celebrated for its Robiola DOP cheese, its medieval tower, and panoramic views stretching from the Langhe to the Maritime Alps. It is the perfect opportunity to combine theatre, tradition, and local exploration, away from screens and immersed in the warmth of an art 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 eight afternoon events distributed between Alba and the villages of the Langhe and Roero—Corneliano d'Alba, Piobesi d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, Novello, Guarene, and Murazzano—involving Italian puppet theatre companies. The festival, under the artistic direction of Claudio Giri and Consuelo Conterno, offered an edition with a "feminine perspective," featuring a strong presence of female artists and a programme that blended tradition and modernity. In Murazzano, "Il Cane Infernale," a grotesque and subversive show by the Teatro Medico Ipnotico of Parma, was performed on Sunday, March 22.
Programme Burattinarte d'Inverno 2026
Programme 27th edition (January 18 – March 29, 2026)
- January 18 — Il Notturno…con brio!, Laura Landi (Tuscany) — Corneliano d'Alba, Cinema Vekkio, 4:30 PM
- February 1 — Codamozza il Gatto, Habanera Teatro (Pisa) — Piobesi d'Alba, Salone Polifunzionale, 4:30 PM
- February 8 — Area 52, La Compagnia della Settimana Dopo (Rome) — Alba, Teatro Sociale, 4:30 PM
- February 15 — Un po' di Pulcinella, Teatro del Secchio (Milan) — Grinzane Cavour, Salone Parrocchiale, 4:30 PM
- March 1 — Alla Fiera dei Racconti, Sasa Guadalupe and ClaudioeConsuelo — Corneliano d'Alba, Cinema Vekkio, 3:30 PM
- March 7 — Ditelo ad alta voce, C'era una volta!, Piccolo Teatro Sasa Guadalupe — Alba, DOM space, 3:00 PM
- March 15 — Gioppino a Venezia in cerca di fortuna, Baraca & Böratì (Bergamo) — Novello, Teatro Comunale, 4:30 PM
- March 22 — Il Cane Infernale, Teatro Medico Ipnotico (Parma) — Murazzano, Salone Polifunzionale, 4:30 PM
- March 29 — Fragile, Valentina Vecchio (Bari) — Guarene, Chiesa della Confraternita, 4:30 PM
In Murazzano
The only event in Murazzano: "Il Cane Infernale" by the Teatro Medico Ipnotico of Parma, written, directed, and performed by Patrizio Dall'Argine, on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 4:30 PM at the Salone Polifunzionale in Piazza Monsignor Dadone. A puppet show that blends Emilian tradition, grotesque imagery, and contemporary dramaturgy: a hellish dog terrorizes a city, and two giants of music, Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner, confront each other: it will be Verdi, with intelligence and musical harmony rather than force, who resolves the situation. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Highlights Burattinarte d'Inverno 2026
Prices Burattinarte d'Inverno 2026
Practical information — Burattinarte d'Inverno
Location
Salone Polifunzionale, Piazza Monsignor Dadone, Murazzano (CN), in the Alta Langa.
Times
Performances take place on Sunday afternoons, generally starting at 4:30 PM.
Admission
Free admission.
Information
Associazione Culturale Burattinarte — Via Zara 18, Alba (CN) — tel. +39 338 7154844 / +39 338 5413484 — e-mail [email protected] — website burattinarte.it
How to get there
Murazzano is easily reached by car from Alba and Dogliani along the scenic roads of the Alta Langa. The nearest train station is in Alba.
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Where does it take place — Burattinarte d'Inverno
Salone Polifunzionale
Piazza Monsignor Dadone, 12060 Murazzano