Monferrato on Stage — Roatto stop

A night of music and flavors in Roatto

In the heart of the Asti Monferrato hills, the small town of Roatto (Province of Asti, Piedmont) hosts one of the stops of Monferrato on Stage, the widespread traveling festival that has been enlivening the summer for over ten years across the provinces of Asti, Alessandria, and Turin. The event takes place in Piazza Piemonte, the heart of the village, transformed for one night into an open-air stage.

The format: concert + tasting

The Monferrato on Stage formula is now a trademark: at each stop, a concert by established Italian artists is intertwined with a food and wine tasting curated by local Pro Loco associations and producers. The flavors of Monferrato — wines, cheeses, cured meats, and traditional peasant dishes — accompany the evening in an experience that promotes short supply chains, seasonality, and sustainability, using compostable materials. Admission is completely free, confirming the festival's inclusive and popular spirit.

Roatto, a village to discover

With just over three hundred inhabitants, Roatto is a perfect example of the small villages the festival aims to showcase: towns often off the beaten tourist track, yet rich in landscape, history, and rural identity. Bringing a major concert to a village square means restoring centrality to local communities and offering the public an authentic experience, far from the major circuits.

A project for the territory

Monferrato on Stage is conceived and organized by the Fondazione MOS ETS (established in 2020), which involves mayors, Pro Loco, and local entities in a project to promote the cultural and gastronomic heritage of Monferrato. Roatto is also among the towns participating in Monferrato Next, a project dedicated to youth policies supported by the Piedmont Region. The festival thus unites quality music, regional promotion, and attention to new generations.