Insolito Festival

Insolito Festival, contemporary theatre that crosses Parma

In the heart of Emilia-Romagna, Insolito Festival is one of the most original events dedicated to contemporary performing arts. Conceived and curated by the association Micro Macro ETS since 2014, the festival takes place in Parma and the surrounding municipalities of the province, distributing its performances over a long period, from the end of August to the end of October.

A widespread artistic project

The distinctive feature of Insolito is that it is a widespread project: the events are not concentrated in a single location but travel through the city, connecting the center and peripheries, historic theaters, and unusual spaces. Among the venues that have hosted the showcase over the years are Lenz Teatro, the Spazio Malerba of the Civic Library, Teatro Due, Sala Santa Brigida, as well as parks, squares, and places in the province such as the Castle of Montechiarugolo.

An intergenerational program

The festival targets an intergenerational and multicultural audience, with a proposal that combines adults, young people, families, and children. The program alternates:

• performances of contemporary theatre by Italian and international artists;
• a focus on the languages of dance and puppet theatre;
• original creations by the association, often inspired by urban explorations and encounters with the community;
• workshops, meetings, and new forms of participatory theatre dedicated to children and new generations.

Micro Macro, a nomadic theatre

Behind Insolito Festival is the nomadic theatre project of Micro Macro ETS, made up of artists and professionals who share a vocation for puppet theatre, work with and for children and new audiences, and immersive and participatory formats. Over the years, the festival has hosted important companies and artists from the national and international performing scene, becoming a reference point for theatrical research in Parma and Emilia-Romagna.

An event for the city

Supported by the Municipality of Parma and numerous cultural partners in the area, Insolito Festival represents a precious opportunity to discover the city from a different perspective, following the performances that cross its neighborhoods and transform everyday spaces into places of artistic experience.