Fuoripista – My Mountain (show with Federico Buffa)

Federico Buffa in Castel di Casio

On July 17, 2026, the village of Castel di Casio, in the Province of Bologna, hosts a special evening with Federico Buffa, one of the most recognizable voices in Italian storytelling. The event is part of Fuoripista, the travelling review curated by ATER Foundation and Teatro Necessario, which brings theatre, contemporary circus, and live music to the villages of the Emilia-Romagna Apennines every summer.

A travelling festival in the Apennines

Fuoripista is not a traditional festival but a live performance festival that travels through the summer, moving from town to town, from late May to August. Its strength lies precisely in its travelling nature: every weekend, the review sets up in a different mountain municipality, transforming squares, parks, and community centers into performance spaces. The Castel di Casio stop brings storytelling theatre to this circuit, featuring a name capable of attracting a large audience.

Part of the Montagna Mia project

The event is part of Montagna Mia, the large-scale travelling program promoted by the Emilia-Romagna Region together with ATER Foundation, which brings together dozens of Apennine festivals from Piacenza to Rimini, active from May to September. It is a program designed to enhance mountain villages and slow tourism, intertwining music, theatre, cinema, and dance. Federico Buffa's presence in Castel di Casio is one of the most anticipated events in this cultural mosaic that spans the Bolognese Apennines and the entire region.

Who is Federico Buffa

A journalist and commentator who became famous as a storyteller, Federico Buffa has brought a unique style to the theatre, starting from sports stories to explore human portraits, music, and historical frescoes. His shows combine words, images, and live musical accompaniment, and have captivated audiences across Italy. The evening in Castel di Casio offers the chance to experience this storytelling in an intimate and evocative setting, far from the big city theatres.

Why it's worth the trip

Attending a Fuoripista performance in Castel di Casio means combining culture with territorial discovery: a village in the Bolognese Apennines, with its medieval tower and the nearby Suviana lake, provides the backdrop for a great evening of theatre. An experience that truly captures the identity of Montagna Mia, where the cultural event also serves as an invitation to experience the Emilia-Romagna mountains.