Monferrato ad Alta Voce
Artistic whispers among the Monferrato hills
About Monferrato ad Alta Voce
A festival of words, music, and hills
Monferrato ad Alta Voce is an event that weaves together theatre, literature, and jazz music in the village of Grazzano Badoglio, a small town in the Province of Asti nestled in the Monferrato hills, a wine-growing landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Established in 2021, the festival has grown with each edition to become one of the most anticipated cultural events of the Asti summer.
The voices in the spotlight
The heart of the festival lies in its readings: actors and narrators give body and breath to the pages of great authors, often accompanied by live music. Alongside the readings, there are theatrical performances, jazz concerts, comedic parodies, and literary walks through the vineyards. Each edition revolves around a theme that ties the various moments of the program together, offering the audience a unified perspective.
Evocative settings in the village
The events take place in some of the most beautiful spots in Grazzano Badoglio: the Abbey of Sant'Aleramo courtyard, the terrace behind the abbey, the village's baroque church, the former school, and the meadows surrounding the town. These are intimate, secluded settings where words and music find unique acoustics and atmosphere under the June evening sky.
Organizers
The festival is conceived and directed by actor Marco Pagani, promoted by the Municipality of Grazzano Badoglio, and produced in collaboration with the Liberi Pensatori Paul Valéry association of Turin. Admission to almost all events is free until capacity is reached, reflecting the festival's popular and accessible nature. It is an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of Piedmont by combining culture, great music, and the flavors of Monferrato.
Monferrato ad Alta Voce — edition 2026
The sixth edition of Monferrato ad Alta Voce was themed "Once Upon a Time in America": a journey into the deepest soul of America through its literary and musical voices, from Melville to Mark Twain, passing through the Beat Generation poets and jazz. The performances were held between the Abbey courtyard, the terrace behind the abbey, and other locations in the village of Grazzano Badoglio, in the Monferrato area of Asti.
Programme Monferrato ad Alta Voce 2026
Friday, June 12
- 19:30 — Terrace behind the abbey: "Bartleby, the Scrivener" by Herman Melville, narrated by Oliviero Corbetta and Igor Toniazzo, with live accordion by Matteo Castellan
- 21:30 — Abbey Courtyard: jazz with "Bird Lives! The Legend of Charlie Parker", Gabriele Comeglio 4et and the reciting voice of Cochi Ponzoni
Saturday, June 13
- 10:00 — Former school: "American Breakfast" and shared reading of American authors (by reservation)
- 19:30 — Abbey Courtyard: evening dedicated to the Beat Generation Poets
- 21:30 — Terrace behind the abbey: "American Dust — A Journey into the Rebellious Soul of America", followed by "Novecento" by Alessandro Baricco, narrated by Jenny de Cesarei and Giuliana Atepi, with piano music by Ermanno Novali
Sunday, June 14
- 11:00 — Cumba: "EVA", freely adapted from The Diaries of Eve by Mark Twain
- 13:00 — Agrimacelleria Meadow: convivial closing with concert and lunch
Highlights Monferrato ad Alta Voce 2026
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Practical information — Monferrato ad Alta Voce
Getting there
Grazzano Badoglio is located in the Province of Asti, in the Monferrato region. By car, it can be reached from the A21 motorway (Asti Est exit) by continuing towards Moncalvo and Grazzano Badoglio, or from the A26. The nearest train station is Asti, from where you can continue by car or local bus services.
Admission
Admission to most performances is free until capacity is reached. Some events, such as the literary breakfast, require reservations, while the closing convivial lunch has a nominal fee.
Contacts
For information and reservations: [email protected]. Updates on the program and schedule are available on the official website and on the Facebook and Instagram social channels (monferratoadaltavoce).
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Sagrato dell'Abbazia di Sant'Aleramo
Via SS. Vittore e Corona 6, 14035 Grazzano Badoglio