La Milanesiana at the Reggia di Venaria
The Turin stop of Elisabetta Sgarbi's festival, blending literature, art, and music
About La Milanesiana in Venaria
La Milanesiana at the Reggia di Venaria
La Milanesiana is one of Italy's most prestigious and long-running cultural festivals. Conceived and directed by Elisabetta Sgarbi, it is a traveling event that brings together literature, music, cinema, science, art, philosophy, law, and comics. Since 2000, it has visited various iconic cities and landmarks, and one of its most anticipated stops is the Piedmontese leg at the Reggia di Venaria Reale, in the municipality of Venaria Reale, near Turin. This Savoy residence, a UNESCO World Heritage baroque masterpiece, hosts a bespoke evening tailored to its monumental spaces each year.
An evening in two acts
The format of the Venaria stop is well-established and highly impactful. The evening begins in the Sale delle Arti with the opening of an exhibition dedicated to a master of drawing, often a leading figure in Italian comics or illustration. Following this, the evocative Cappella di Sant'Uberto, designed by Filippo Juvarra, hosts a performance blending spoken word, theater, and live music, featuring prominent figures from the Italian cultural scene.
The theme and guests
As with every edition, La Milanesiana revolves around a central theme that runs through all the festival's events, providing unity to the various artistic languages. The Venaria stop offers the Piedmontese public the chance to meet writers, illustrators, musicians, and intellectuals in an intimate and stunning setting. The dialogue between the arts, the festival's hallmark, finds an ideal backdrop here among the frescoed halls and the gardens of the Reggia.
A high-quality, free event
A distinctive feature of the Venaria stop is free admission with mandatory reservation, making high culture accessible to everyone. The evening is organized by La Venaria Reale in collaboration with La Milanesiana, confirming the increasingly strong bond between the festival and the Piedmont region. For those who love auteur comics, music, and encounters with the protagonists of the Italian cultural scene, this is an unmissable occasion in the heart of the Turin province.
La Milanesiana in Venaria — edition 2026
La tappa venariese dell'edizione 2026 de La Milanesiana, intitolata "Il desiderio e la legge", è interamente dedicata a Umberto Eco a dieci anni dalla morte. Il programma del 3 giugno alterna arti visive, fumetto e musica dal vivo, con due appuntamenti gratuiti su prenotazione nella cornice della Reggia di Venaria Reale, alle porte di Torino.
La serata unisce l'inaugurazione di una grande mostra dedicata a Milo Manara e un dialogo musicale con il Maestro Nicola Piovani, in un omaggio corale al capolavoro di Eco "Il nome della rosa".
Programme La Milanesiana in Venaria 2026
Mercoledì 3 giugno 2026
- Ore 19:00 — Sale delle Arti. Inaugurazione della mostra "Milo Manara. Il nome della rosa di Umberto Eco", visitabile fino al 13 settembre. Intervengono Milo Manara, Elisabetta Sgarbi (ideatrice e direttrice), Mario Andreose e Chiara Teolato (direttrice della Reggia). Allestimento di Luca Volpatti.
- Ore 21:00 — Cappella di Sant'Uberto. Spettacolo "Il nome della rosa. Volano le canzoni": dialogo tra Milo Manara e il Maestro Nicola Piovani (premio Oscar 1999), moderato da Mario Andreose. Nel corso della serata Piovani propone "80 anni di Nicola Piovani", un percorso al pianoforte tra aneddoti e brani del suo repertorio. Ospite Stefano Eco, presidente della Fondazione Umberto Eco.
Highlights La Milanesiana in Venaria 2026
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Practical information — La Milanesiana in Venaria
Location
Reggia di Venaria Reale, Piazza della Repubblica 4, 10078 Venaria Reale (TO). Exhibitions are held in the Sale delle Arti, and performances take place in the Cappella di Sant'Uberto.
How to get there
The Reggia di Venaria can be reached from Turin via the Venaria Express shuttle or GTT public transport. By car, take the recommended exit from the Turin ring road towards Venaria; there are large parking areas nearby.
Admission and booking
Admission to the La Milanesiana evening is free with mandatory reservation, generally via Eventbrite. Places are limited: booking well in advance is recommended.
Information
For updated details on dates, programs, and bookings, visit the official websites lavenaria.it and lamilanesiana.eu.
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Where does it take place — La Milanesiana in Venaria
Reggia di Venaria Reale
Piazza della Repubblica 4, 10078 Venaria Reale