EuroPuppet - International Traveling Puppet Theater Festival
Puppets, marionettes, and shadow theater arrive in the squares of Lamporo
About EuroPuppet Lamporo
Puppet theater comes to Lamporo
EuroPuppet is the International Traveling Puppet Theater Festival, a summer event that has been enlivening the squares of Eastern Piedmont for years, showcasing puppets, marionettes, dolls, shadow theater, and live acting. Conceived and organized by Kirby Teatro - La Bottega Teatrale APS of Fontanetto Po (VC), under the artistic direction of Giuseppe Cardascio and Salvatore Varvaro, the festival travels from town to town across the Valsesia, Vercelli, and, as of this year, the Turin areas.
In Lamporo, a small town in the Bassa Vercellese overlooking the rice fields between the Po and Dora Baltea rivers, EuroPuppet arrives on the central weekend of July. The village joins the festival circuit alongside neighboring Crescentino and Fontanetto Po, giving a small rural community the chance to host high-quality performances that are usually hard to find outside major cities.
Shows and workshops for the whole family
The EuroPuppet formula combines two elements: performances suitable for all ages and creative workshops for children. The shows take place outdoors in town squares and courtyards, or indoors in case of bad weather. The festival hosts both Italian and international companies, offering a repertoire that ranges from classic tales like Pinocchio, Robin Hood, and Little Red Riding Hood to original and poetic performances.
- Puppet theater shows with Italian and international companies
- Puppets, marionettes, dolls, and shadow theater for all ages
- Outdoor performances in the town squares
- Free admission with voluntary contributions at the end of the show
A growing festival
Reaching its nineteenth edition in 2026, EuroPuppet is now one of the most established puppet theater events in Italy. Its traveling format allows many small towns in the Vercelli province and Piedmont to become part of a large, widespread festival. It is not a competitive event: after each show, the audience expresses their appreciation with a vote, and the most popular performances are brought back the following year.
For those visiting the area, the Lamporo stop is also an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Vercelli region, nestled among rice fields and rural Piedmontese villages, during a summer evening dedicated to imagination. The Lamporo leg confirms the deep roots of this festival in the Eastern Piedmont territory and the Municipality of Lamporo.
EuroPuppet Lamporo — edition 2026
La XIX edizione di EuroPuppet si svolge tra il 26 giugno e il 12 luglio 2026 in numerose località del Piemonte orientale. La parte conclusiva della rassegna si concentra nella Bassa Vercellese dal 10 al 12 luglio, tra i comuni di Crescentino, Fontanetto Po e Lamporo. L'intera edizione conta una ventina di spettacoli dal vivo con compagnie italiane e internazionali, tra cui il Teatrino Don Eloy di Bogotà (Colombia) e Musicateatro - Michel Poletti di Lugano (Svizzera). Tra le proposte figurano storie classiche come Pinocchio, Robin Hood e Cappuccetto Rosso e spettacoli originali. La rassegna 2026 celebra inoltre i 200 anni dalla nascita di Carlo Lorenzini (Collodi) con una mostra dedicata a Pinocchio. Il programma specifico della tappa di Lamporo sarà reso noto dagli organizzatori nelle settimane precedenti il festival. Tutti gli appuntamenti sono a ingresso libero con offerta a fine spettacolo.
Programme EuroPuppet Lamporo 2026
Il programma dettagliato degli spettacoli previsti a Lamporo per l'edizione 2026 sarà pubblicato dagli organizzatori (Kirby Teatro - La Bottega Teatrale APS) nelle settimane che precedono il festival. La tappa lamporese si colloca nel fine settimana del 10-12 luglio 2026, insieme a Crescentino e Fontanetto Po. Per gli aggiornamenti si rimanda al sito europuppetfestivalsesia.eu e ai canali della compagnia.
Highlights EuroPuppet Lamporo 2026
L'edizione 2026 porta nella Bassa Vercellese, e quindi anche a Lamporo, il meglio del teatro di figura italiano e internazionale, con compagnie ospiti dalla Colombia e dalla Svizzera e una mostra dedicata ai 200 anni di Pinocchio.
Prices EuroPuppet Lamporo 2026
Practical information — EuroPuppet Lamporo
Where
Performances are held in the center of Lamporo (VC), in the town's squares and outdoor spaces. In case of bad weather, events will be moved indoors.
Getting there
Lamporo is located in the Bassa Vercellese, along the road between Crescentino and Livorno Ferraris. By car, it can be reached from the A4 motorway (Greggio or Borgo d'Ale exits). The most convenient train stations are in Livorno Ferraris or Chivasso, with onward travel by bus or car.
Admission and reservations
Participation in the shows is free; a voluntary contribution at the end of the performances is appreciated. For workshops, booking is recommended by contacting the organizers via WhatsApp or SMS.
Contacts
Email: [email protected] - Tel. +39 347 762 7706 - Website: europuppetfestivalsesia.eu
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