Giorni diVersi - Poetry Festival of the City of Saronno

Saronno, city of poetry

Giorni diVersi is the poetry festival of the city of Saronno, in the province of Varese, created to bring verses out of the pages of books and into the daily life of the city. For several days, meetings with authors, readings, performances, and shows animate libraries, museums, schools, theatres, and even the city market, transforming Saronno into a widespread laboratory of words.

A different theme each year

Each edition of the festival revolves around a theme that serves as a common thread for the meetings and performances. The event brings together major names in contemporary Italian poetry with the public, thanks to the collaboration with the Casa della Poesia of Milan, and complements author events with moments designed for younger audiences, involving thousands of students as young poets.

A multidisciplinary program

Giorni diVersi is not just about recited poetry: the festival intertwines dance, music, theatre, and exhibitions, creating a multidisciplinary journey where poetic words meet other arts. Typical events include poetry slams, musical readings, theatrical performances, and literary markets, which bring poetry even to the market stalls.

A network of collaborations

The festival is promoted by the Municipality of Saronno with Pro Loco Saronno and the Casa della Poesia of Milan, and involves cultural associations, schools, and city venues. Over the years, it has become an anticipated event in the cultural calendar of the province of Varese, capable of attracting thousands of visitors and affirming Saronno's identity as a city attentive to culture and words.