Mirabilia The Festival

Mirabilia, contemporary circus in the heart of Cuneo

Mirabilia The Festival is a major international showcase of contemporary circus and performing arts that brings the city of Cuneo—the capital of its namesake province in Piedmont—to life every early September. For five days, the historic centre and the city's most evocative spots are transformed into a widespread stage: courtyards, gardens, squares, museums, big tops, and woodlands host new circus performances, dance, urban theatre, and street arts, most of which are free to attend.

An event with international reach

Founded in 2007, Mirabilia has grown to become a benchmark for contemporary circus in Italy and Europe. Organised by the IdeAgorà Association under the artistic direction of Fabrizio Gavosto, the festival brings dozens of international companies to Cuneo every year, featuring world premieres, national premieres, and regional debuts. Alongside the performances, Mirabilia hosts professional meetings, round tables, and the traditional Brunchmeeting, a moment for direct exchange between artists and industry professionals.

A festival spread across the territory

While Cuneo serves as its main hub, Mirabilia has a dimension that embraces the entire province: performances spread across numerous municipalities in the Cuneo area and the Langhe, bringing performing arts to small villages and natural settings alike. This itinerant vocation is one of the festival's hallmarks, blending the urban vibrancy of the capital with the discovery of the Piedmontese landscape.

Atmosphere and audience

The Mirabilia audience is diverse: families, theatre and dance enthusiasts, the curious, and circus arts professionals. The shows, often designed for outdoor spaces and audiences of all ages, create a festive atmosphere that engages the entire city of Cuneo. Aerial acrobatics, balancing acts, contemporary dance, and physical theatre alternate from the afternoon until late at night, guiding residents and visitors on a journey of wonder and poetry.

Why it is worth attending

• A programme packed with international companies and world or national premieres.
• Many free performances in evocative settings in the centre of Cuneo.
• A widespread format that showcases both the capital and the Cuneo province.
• One of the most established contemporary circus events in Piedmont and Italy.