Cinema, Music and Theatre in the Courtyard

Cinema under the stars in Chieri

'Cinema, Music and Theatre in the Courtyard' is the summer open-air festival that enlivens the courtyard of the Chieri Town Hall every year, located at via Palazzo di Città 10, in the heart of the historic center. Organized by the City of Chieri, in the Province of Turin, in collaboration with the historic Cinema Splendor (active in the city since 1951), the event turns the Renaissance courtyard of the town hall into an open-air arena where the big screen, music, and theater accompany the summer evenings of the locals.

A program for every taste

The heart of the festival is cinema: the lineup alternates between premieres, restored classics, Italian and European auteur films, comedies, family animation, and international titles. Alongside the screenings, there is also room for music and theater events, such as the evening dedicated to the Music Festival, offering a truly multidisciplinary program. Screenings begin at 9:30 PM and, in case of bad weather, are rescheduled or moved to Cinema Splendor.

A landmark of the historic center

Choosing the Town Hall courtyard, in the living room of Chieri's center, makes this festival much more than just a summer arena: it is a moment of community sociality, where the public gathers outdoors in a historic location easily reachable on foot. The formula—affordable ticket prices, a packed calendar, and a mix of genres—has made it one of the most anticipated events of the Chieri summer.

Accessible cinema at popular prices

One of the festival's hallmarks is its accessible ticket policy: the full price is 7 euros, with discounts for minors and those over 60, and a special, highly advantageous rate for Italian and European films. Some events, such as concerts, are free of charge. This choice reaffirms the popular and cultural vocation of the initiative promoted by the City of Chieri as part of the “Chieri Summer” program.

Discovering Chieri and Piedmont

Experiencing an evening of 'Cinema, Music and Theatre in the Courtyard' is also an opportunity to discover Chieri, a city of art and textile tradition in the Province of Turin, just a few kilometers from the Piedmontese capital. Between the historic center, the churches, the porticoes, and the food and wine of the Chieri hills and the Monferrato, the festival fits into an ideal context for combining culture, cinema, and local tourism in the heart of Piedmont.