Monferr'Autore Festival - Violante Placido in Rivarone
Violante Placido and Scarlet Rivera in the Town Hall gardens
About Monferr'Autore in Rivarone
An evening of singer-songwriter music in the Monferrato hills
The Monferr'Autore Festival arrives in Rivarone, a small town in the Province of Alessandria nestled in the Piedmontese Monferrato hills, for an evening weaving together music, words, and storytelling. The star of the event is Violante Placido, a multi-talented actress and singer-songwriter, who will be interviewed by the festival's artistic director, journalist and music critic Enrico Deregibus.
Violante Placido and Scarlet Rivera live
The event follows the signature format of the entire festival: a live interview that becomes an opportunity for listening and discovery. On the open-air stage in the Town Hall gardens, Violante Placido will share her journey through cinema and music, alternating conversation with performances of songs from her repertoire. She will be joined by a special guest: American violinist Scarlet Rivera, a legendary figure in rock history for her long-standing collaboration with Bob Dylan, having defined the unmistakable sound of albums such as Desire.
The Monferr'Autore Festival
The Rivarone event is one of twelve stops on the Monferr'Autore Festival, a widespread festival that runs from April to September across numerous towns in the Province of Alessandria and surrounding areas, transforming squares, gardens, and historic sites of Monferrato into spaces for live culture. The festival, organized by AccademiaMonferrato Musica&Danza and directed by Enrico Deregibus, features a program of "encounters, stories, songs, and visions," with forays into cinema, theater, and live journalism. The name revives that of an event active between 2005 and 2007, now reborn with a broader vision and a consolidated network of collaborations.
Why you should attend
- An up-close encounter with an Italian cinema and music artist in an intimate, cozy setting.
- A rare opportunity to hear Scarlet Rivera live, the violinist who made rock history alongside Bob Dylan.
- Free admission and an open-air setting in the town gardens of an authentic Monferrato village.
- The backdrop of a widespread festival that celebrates the small towns of the Province of Alessandria.
An evening designed for those who love singer-songwriter music and storytelling, to be enjoyed under the summer sky of Monferrato.
Monferr'Autore in Rivarone — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Monferr'Autore Festival stops in Rivarone on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with an event dedicated to Violante Placido. The actress and singer-songwriter will be the star of an encounter led by artistic director Enrico Deregibus, featuring a mix of dialogue and live music. She will be accompanied by American violinist Scarlet Rivera, famous for her collaboration with Bob Dylan. The event, with free admission, takes place outdoors in the Town Hall gardens and is part of the festival's widespread program that traverses the Province of Alessandria from April to September.
Programme Monferr'Autore in Rivarone 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026 — Town Hall Gardens, Rivarone
- 9:00 PM — Encounter with Violante Placido, actress and singer-songwriter, interviewed by Enrico Deregibus.
- Musical performance featuring songs from the artist's repertoire, accompanied by violinist Scarlet Rivera (historic collaborator of Bob Dylan).
Highlights Monferr'Autore in Rivarone 2026
Prices Monferr'Autore in Rivarone 2026
Practical information — Monferr'Autore in Rivarone
When and where
Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Town Hall Gardens, Via Bassignana 3, Rivarone (AL).
Admission
Free admission, subject to availability.
How to get there
Rivarone is located in the Province of Alessandria, a short distance from the provincial capital. By car, take the Alessandria Est exit (A21) and continue towards Bassignana and Rivarone. The nearest train station is Alessandria, from which you can continue by car or local connections.
Tips
As this is an outdoor evening event, we recommend arriving early to secure a seat and bringing a light jacket for the cooler evening hours.
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Where does it take place — Monferr'Autore in Rivarone
Giardini del Palazzo Comunale
Via Bassignana 3, 15040 Rivarone