Liberation Festival at Cinema Vekkio

A festival of memory in the heart of the Roero

The Liberation Festival is the flagship event of the Arci Cinema Vekkio Club in Corneliano d'Alba, in the Roero area of the province of Cuneo (Piedmont). Built around the April 25th holiday, Italy's national Liberation Day, the festival transforms the Corso Riddone venue into a gathering place dedicated to the memory of the Resistance, participation, and community. It is far more than a simple commemoration: it is a vibrant popular and cultural celebration that transcends languages, generations, and musical genres.

Two days of music, theatre, and civic engagement

The program spans two days, from the afternoon until late at night. The first evening is traditionally dedicated to a charity concert, accompanied by a convivial aperitivo-dinner. The main event on April 25th begins in the early afternoon with a vinyl DJ set, followed by live music, theatrical performances designed for all ages, collective art exhibitions, and, in the late afternoon, talks and contributions dedicated to the theme of the Resistance—the heart of the festival.

• Live Music: concerts, original projects, and the Occitan traditions of the Piedmontese valleys
• Theatre: performances by the Collettivo Scirò, including shows for children and families
• Vinyl DJ sets and musical selections throughout the day
• Collective exhibitions and visual arts
• Talks on the Resistance and moments of historical reflection

A place, a community

Founded in 1998 as a gathering space for the youth of Corneliano d'Alba and Piobesi d'Alba, the Cinema Vekkio is now a year-round Arci club with a program ranging from punk rock to electronic music, and from theatre to workshops. The Liberation Festival embodies its most authentic spirit: grassroots culture, inclusion, and civic engagement. Food and drinks accompany the festivities, creating the convivial atmosphere that is the club's trademark.

The setting: Roero and the Langhe

Corneliano d'Alba is located in the Roero region, just a few kilometers from Alba and the UNESCO-listed hills of the Langhe. Attending the Liberation Festival is also an opportunity to discover a territory famous for its wine and its dense network of cultural and community initiatives. The event is part of the national Arci initiatives dedicated to April 25th, giving voice to a shared memory that looks toward the future.