Cinema in Piazza
The big screen under the stars of Pinerolo
About Cinema in Piazza
A festival that tells the story of the world
When summer arrives in Pinerolo, the screen lights up outdoors. Cinema in Piazza is the summer film festival under the stars that brings the Area Spettacoli Corelli on Via Dante to life, in the heart of the town in the Province of Turin, at the foot of the Pinerolo valleys. It is more than just a series of screenings: it is a festival that, through cinematic storytelling, seeks to highlight themes relevant to our daily lives, offering a journey around the world, film after film.
Twenty films under the stars
The 2026 edition features twenty national and international titles, scheduled every Monday and Wednesday from June 15 to August 18. The program ranges from auteur cinema to comedies, balanced to satisfy diverse audiences: those looking for major festival hits and those simply wanting a lighthearted evening outdoors.
A focus on female directors
The heart of this edition is a special focus dedicated to female directors: eight films are directed by women exploring themes such as the environment, peace, and civil rights. This choice gives a voice to perspectives that are often underrepresented and turns cinema into a tool for collective reflection as well as entertainment.
A community-building event
Cinema in Piazza is, above all, an opportunity to come together. The festival is born from the collaboration between the City of Pinerolo and the Associazione Culturale Zampanò, with the support of the Piedmont Region and the involvement of local entities such as ARCI Valle Susa-Pinerolo, UCCA, and Emergency. Many evenings are accompanied by meetings, guests, and initiatives related to the social themes of the films screened.
Cycling to the cinema
Among the new features is the collaboration with CineRide, which invites spectators to reach the arena by bicycle, turning the journey into a small collective gesture of respect for the environment and urban space. A detail that perfectly captures the spirit of the event: quality cinema, but also a focus on sustainability and city life.
Cinema in Piazza — edition 2026
The new edition of Cinema in Piazza confirms the winning formula: twenty titles ranging from auteur cinema to comedies, screened outdoors at the Area Spettacoli Corelli every Monday and Wednesday, from June 15 to August 18, 2026. This year's common thread is the focus on female directors, with eight films by authors addressing themes of the environment, peace, and civil rights. Many evenings are enriched by meetings and collaborations with local social organizations.
Programme Cinema in Piazza 2026
Opening night — Monday, June 15
- 9:30 PM — La più piccola by Hafsia Herzi, free admission. The film was selected by young people from the "LAB Giovani nel Pinerolese" project.
Festival structure
Twenty national and international films screened every Monday and Wednesday, from June 15 to August 18, at the Area Spettacoli Corelli (Via Dante 9), generally at 9:30 PM. The program alternates between auteur cinema and comedies, with eight films directed by women dedicated to the themes of the environment, peace, and civil rights.
Several evenings include special events with guests and meetings, thanks to collaborations with ARCI Valle Susa-Pinerolo, UCCA, and Emergency Pinerolo. The detailed calendar of individual titles, with dates and times, is published and updated on the City of Pinerolo website.
Highlights Cinema in Piazza 2026
- Free opening night on June 15 with La più piccola by Hafsia Herzi.
- Special focus with 8 films by female directors on environment, peace, and civil rights.
- Collaboration with CineRide to reach the arena by bicycle.
- Event-evenings with meetings and guests alongside Emergency, ARCI, and UCCA.
Prices Cinema in Piazza 2026
Practical information — Cinema in Piazza
Where
Area Spettacoli Corelli, Via Dante 9, Pinerolo (TO). Screenings generally start at 9:30 PM.
When
From June 15 to August 18, 2026, every Monday and Wednesday.
Tickets
Full price 6 euros, reduced 5 euros with ARCI/PineCult membership card. Free admission for children up to 12 years old. Discounts available for young people up to 29 years old with the Pinecult card.
How to get there
Pinerolo is accessible by train from Turin Porta Nuova station (line to Pinerolo/Torre Pellice) and by car via the SP23. The festival encourages cycling thanks to the collaboration with CineRide.
Contacts
Email: [email protected] — Tel: +39 353 409 6683 — Instagram: @cinemainpiazzapinerolo
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Area Spettacoli Corelli
Area Spettacoli Corelli, Via Dante 9, 10064 Pinerolo