Luino Theatre and Comedy Festival

Twenty years of theatre and laughter in Luino

The Luino Theatre and Comedy Festival is one of the most beloved cultural events in the province of Varese. For twenty years, it has enlivened Luino, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, with a program that combines theatre, music, and author's comedy, establishing the city as the "capital of smiles".

A XX edition with big names

The twentieth edition, under the artistic direction of Francesco Pellicini, offers a rich program of illustrious guests: lyricist Mogol, actors and comedians Cochi Ponzoni and Massimo Boldi, musician Giorgio Conte, writer Andrea Vitali, Max Pisu, and the Treves Blues Band, featuring shows, talks, and concerts. The events take place in the city's symbolic cultural venues, particularly Palazzo Verbania and Parco Ferrini.

A widespread festival rooted in the territory

Produced in co-production with the Festival dei Laghi Lombardi, the festival extends beyond Luino, involving the provinces of Varese, Milan, and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, with programming continuing into the autumn. Among the tributes to the cultural figures of the region are poets Piero Chiara and Vittorio Sereni, artist Dario Fo, musician Carlo Donida, and champion Gigi Riva. An event that uses laughter as an opportunity for culture and identity, supported by Regione Lombardia, Province of Varese, Municipality of Luino, and Fondazione Cariplo.