Mirabilia International Circus & Performing Arts Festival

Mirabilia: Twenty Years of Wonder in the Cuneo Area

Founded in 2007, Mirabilia International Circus & Performing Arts Festival has become one of Europe's premier events for contemporary circus and performing arts. Conceived and artistically directed by Fabrizio Gavosto and organized by the IdeAgorà Cultural Association, the festival has turned the Province of Cuneo in Piedmont into an open-air laboratory, bringing acrobats, dancers, street actors, and circus artists to the squares, courtyards, museums, and natural landscapes of the Cuneo valleys.

The Twentieth Edition Starts in Busca

For its twentieth anniversary in 2026, Mirabilia has chosen Busca as its opening stage. This village in the Maira Valley serves as the creative heart of the festival, hosting artistic residencies, previews, and creative workshops that run throughout the summer. It is in Busca that audiences can experience the festival in its most intimate, hands-on form, getting up close and personal with the performing companies.

A Festival Spread Across the Territory

Following Busca, Mirabilia transforms into Mirabilia On the Road, its nomadic, itinerant phase: a journey through nine towns in the Cuneo and Alba areas until September 20th, spanning historic centers, valleys, villages, museums, and heritage sites. The anniversary edition features 52 international companies from Portugal, Spain, the UK, Germany, Chile, France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Denmark, totaling 170 performances across more than fifty locations.

World Premieres and New Creations

The 2026 program reaffirms Mirabilia's international vocation with 4 world premieres, 8 national premieres, and 16 regional debuts. The theme chosen for the twentieth anniversary is a verse by Spanish poet Antonio Machado: «Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar» (Traveler, there is no path; the path is made by walking), highlighting the idea of a culture built step by step, together with the audience and the local community.

Circus, Dance, and Street Theatre for Everyone

While the program centers on contemporary circus, it also encompasses dance, street theatre, urban performances, and experimental works. Most shows are free and held outdoors, designed for a wide audience including families, children, enthusiasts, and the simply curious. Mirabilia has always been an opportunity to discover the Cuneo area through the lens of live art, fostering a continuous dialogue between artists and local communities.