Impatto Zero Festival
Turin's sustainable, free-entry stage
About Impatto Zero
A sustainable stage in the heart of Turin
Established in 2021, the Impatto Zero Festival is one of the most original summer events in the city of Turin, Piedmont. Its guiding idea is simple yet powerful: to bring live culture into school courtyards, turning them into natural arenas where large trees create a green canopy and the acoustics blend with neighborhood life. The result is a widespread, accessible, and truly low-impact stage, completely free of charge.
Two historic venues between Vanchiglietta and Valdocco
The festival takes place in two complementary spaces. Arena Manin comes to life in the courtyard of the Muratori School, at Via Manin 18, in the Vanchiglietta district; while Musica alla Spina enlivens the courtyard of the De Amicis School, at Vicolo Grosso 3, in the heart of Valdocco. These are two everyday city locations that, for an entire summer, become open-air concert halls accessible to all citizens.
Music, cinema, and theater for everyone
The programming is intentionally multidisciplinary. Alongside concerts—ranging from choral music to orchestral ensembles, jazz, world music, and electronic music—there are film screenings, theatrical performances (including those for children), and numerous workshops dedicated to music, singing, cinema, and theater. It is a schedule designed for families, curious audiences, and anyone wanting to experience a Turin summer without leaving the city.
A network of local entities
The festival is promoted by the Fondazione Cantabile ETS, which is active in musical culture and choral singing, and benefits from the collaboration of local associations and entities such as Antiloco for cinema and Fools Teatro for drama. The "Fare comunità " (Building Community) project involves the Regio Parco and Gino Strada comprehensive institutes and extends to the Aurora, Barriera Milano, and Vanchiglia districts, intertwining artistic programming with educational commitment.
A summer of free entry
All events of the 2026 edition, from June 12 to September 26, are free. This choice makes the Impatto Zero Festival a popular and inclusive event for the citizens of Turin and for those visiting the Piedmontese capital during the summer months.
Impatto Zero — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Impatto Zero Festival opens with two inaugural evenings. Friday, June 12 at 9:30 PM, at the De Amicis School, Musica alla Spina hosts the Turin-based choral group NOX with the concert "Rivoluzioni. I cambiamenti e le innovazioni della musica, nel tempo" (Revolutions. Changes and innovations in music over time). Saturday, June 13 at 9:30 PM, at the Muratori School, Arena Manin welcomes the Volpianese Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Pietro Marchetti.
From there, a summer schedule begins that weaves together concerts, film screenings, and theatrical performances, with the collaboration of the Antiloco and Fools Teatro associations, running until September 26. The "Fare comunità " project involves five schools in the Aurora, Barriera Milano, and Vanchiglia districts.
Programme Impatto Zero 2026
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Where
Arena Manin — Muratori School, Via Manin 18 (Vanchiglietta), Turin. Musica alla Spina — De Amicis School, Vicolo Grosso 3 (Valdocco), Turin.
How to get there
Both venues are located in central and semi-central areas of Turin, well-served by GTT public transport (buses and trams). By car, it is advisable to use local parking. From outside the city, the Turin Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations are connected to the entire urban network.
Entry and reservations
All events are free to enter. The full program and any booking advice are published on the websites www.impattozerofestival.it, www.arenamanintorino.it, and www.musicaallaspina.it.
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Where does it take place — Impatto Zero
Arena Manin (Scuola Muratori) e Musica alla Spina (Scuola De Amicis)