Mi racconti una storia?
The festival for children and families in the heart of Valsesia
About Mi racconti una storia?
A weekend of stories in Campertogno
From June 19th to 21st, 2026, the Municipality of Campertogno, in the province of Vercelli, hosts the first edition of Mi racconti una storia?, a festival entirely dedicated to children and families. For three days, the Valsesia village, with its historic centre overlooking the Sesia River, becomes a large, widespread stage: squares, alleys, and hamlets fill with voices, images, and workshops designed for the little ones.
Listen, touch, create
The festival's title evokes one of the oldest and most precious educational gestures: stopping, listening, sharing words and images, and leaving room for children's creativity. The programme weaves together kamishibai (the ancient Japanese art of paper theatre), creative workshops, theatre, music, and animated storytelling: experiences to listen to, touch, and create, designed to stimulate curiosity, imagination, and manual skills.
A village that embraces culture and play
More than just a simple event, Mi racconti una storia? is an opportunity for socialising for families and a celebration for the community. The festival highlights Campertogno as a place capable of hosting culture, play, and new experiences for children, while also engaging with the Municipality's "Memory Bank" and the local traditions of Valsesia.
Organisers
The festival is promoted by the Municipality of Campertogno in collaboration with Storiloco, with the patronage of the Regional Council of Piedmont, the Province of Vercelli, and the Unione Montana dei Comuni della Valsesia. A project that brings storytelling and creativity to one of the most evocative valleys in Piedmont.
Mi racconti una storia? — edition 2026
The first edition of Mi racconti una storia? brings an entire weekend dedicated to children and families to Campertogno, in Valsesia, from June 19th to 21st, 2026. The village overlooking the Sesia River becomes a large, widespread stage, with activities distributed among the squares and hamlets.
The festival offers kamishibai, creative workshops, theatre, music, and animated storytelling: a programme built around the pleasure of listening to and telling stories, enhancing the creativity, manual skills, and imagination of the little ones. The initiative is promoted by the Municipality of Campertogno with Storiloco and engages with the village's "Memory Bank" and the traditions of Valsesia.
Programme Mi racconti una storia? 2026
The detailed programme of the first edition, including times, locations, and guests for individual events, will be announced by the Municipality of Campertogno and Storiloco in the weeks leading up to the event.
Confirmed weekend activities include:
- Kamishibai — the ancient Japanese art of paper theatre, with illustrated stories for children.
- Creative workshops — manual activities designed to stimulate curiosity and imagination.
- Theatre and animated storytelling in the village squares and hamlets.
- Music and storytelling moments for families.
All activities take place in the historic centre and hamlets of Campertogno.
Highlights Mi racconti una storia? 2026
- First edition of the festival for children and families in Valsesia.
- Kamishibai, the Japanese paper theatre.
- Creative workshops, theatre, music, and animated storytelling.
- Widespread stage across the squares and hamlets of Campertogno.
Prices Mi racconti una storia? 2026
Practical information — Mi racconti una storia?
When
From Friday, June 19th to Sunday, June 21st, 2026.
Where
Historic centre and hamlets of Campertogno (VC), in Valsesia, Piedmont. The village squares overlooking the Sesia River host the various activities.
Admission and registration
All activities are free. Registration is recommended to participate in the workshops and events.
Information
Municipality of Campertogno — tel. +39 0163 77122, email [email protected], website www.comune.campertogno.vc.it.
How to get there
Campertogno can be reached by travelling up the Valsesia along the SS299 road, towards Alagna Valsesia. The nearest town with a railway station is Varallo.
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Where does it take place — Mi racconti una storia?
Centro storico e frazioni di Campertogno