Funamboli Festival

A widespread festival blending music and literature in Mondovì

The Funamboli Festival is one of the most beloved cultural events in the Monregalese area. Every spring, it brings Mondovì—an art city in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont—to life with a rich calendar of events that interweave music with literature, journalism, and the visual arts. Originally conceived as a festival dedicated to the "good word," the event is organized by the cultural association Gli Spigolatori ETS, with the patronage of the Municipality of Mondovì and the collaboration of numerous local entities.

A stage spread across the historic center

The winning formula of Funamboli is that of a widespread festival: meetings are not concentrated in a single venue but take place throughout the city's most beautiful and iconic locations. From the Ceramics Museum in Piazza Maggiore to the historic Sala Ghislieri, from the Church of the Mission to the former Jesuit Palace, and the evocative San Biagio Monastery, every evening becomes an opportunity to rediscover the architectural and artistic heritage of Mondovì. It is a way to combine cultural offerings with the promotion of the territory and the historic center of Mondovì.

Guests and languages

The festival's hallmark is its ability to foster dialogue between diverse voices: singer-songwriters and writers, musicians and journalists, illustrators and storytellers. Over the years, Funamboli has hosted major names from the Italian musical and literary scene, alternating concerts, talks, literary walks, and editorial presentations. Each edition revolves around a central theme that runs through all the events, offering the public a coherent and layered reading of contemporary life.

A free festival open to all

One of the distinctive features of the Funamboli Festival is that it is free of charge: all events are open to the public until capacity is reached. This choice makes culture accessible and helps establish Mondovì as a reference point for fans of singer-songwriter music and literature from across the province of Cuneo and the rest of Piedmont. For those visiting the Monregalese area in the spring, Funamboli represents an excellent opportunity to combine cultural and gastronomic tourism in the heart of the Langhe and the Cuneo valleys.