Montagne di Neve
The cultural review of Longiano's summer in Piazza Malatestiana
About Montagne di Neve
A review that brings the square back to the center
Montagne di Neve is the summer cultural review of the Municipality of Longiano, a small hilly village in the province of Forlì-Cesena, in Emilia-Romagna. For an entire summer, the evocative Piazza Malatestiana, at the foot of the castle, transforms into an open-air lounge where talks, readings, concerts, and live performances alternate. The underlying idea is both simple and ambitious: to restore the square to its historical role as a place for meeting, discussion, and shared thought.
A title born from poetry
The name of the review is not accidental. It is inspired by a verse by the great Longiano poet Tito Balestra — "If you have a mountain of snow, keep it in the shade" — an invitation to cherish what is precious and fragile. It is no coincidence that the project also benefits from the collaboration of the Tito Balestra Foundation, which is based in Longiano.
Who organizes it
The review is conceived by the Municipality of Longiano, through the Department of Culture, together with the young cultural start-up Approdi from Bellaria Igea Marina, already a promoter of the Bellaria Film Festival. The artistic direction is entrusted to Sergio Canneto. A project entirely supported by the municipal administration, designed to offer quality programming with predominantly free admission.
What to expect
- Meetings and dialogues with writers, journalists, and protagonists of Italian culture
- Concerts and musical performances in the square
- Dance performances and performing arts
- Readings and stories dedicated to cinema, history, and current events
- An intimate setting, with the square set up with hundreds of seats under the stars
An event for the territory
More than just a calendar of events, Montagne di Neve offers a community experience: an opportunity for citizens, holidaymakers, and tourists to experience the historic center of Longiano on summer evenings, amidst the art, ideas, and conviviality of one of the most charming villages in the Romagna hinterland.
Montagne di Neve — edition 2026
The second edition of Montagne di Neve confirms the winning formula of 2025: seven evenings in Piazza Malatestiana in Longiano, featuring talks, stories, music, and performances. Artistically directed by Sergio Canneto and promoted by the Municipality of Longiano with the start-up Approdi, the review offers a program ranging from song to geopolitics, from cinema to contemporary dance.
The square is set up with about 500 seats, expandable to 700. Almost all meetings are free admission; only one evening requires a ticket.
Programme Montagne di Neve 2026
Wednesday, June 17 - 9 PM
- Gino Castaldo and Ema Stokholma in "80 contro 90" (Italian premiere): a song battle between the eighties and nineties.
Wednesday, June 24 - 9 PM
- Serena Dandini with the book "Paura non abbiamo" (We have no fear), in dialogue with Vera Bessone, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Constitution and the women who made the Republic.
Monday, June 29 - 9 PM
- Paolo Mereghetti and Valerio Mastandrea in "Un racconto di cinema" (A tale of cinema).
Friday, July 17 - 9 PM
- Francesca Mannocchi and Rodrigo D'Erasmo in "Crescere, la guerra" (Growing up, war). The only ticketed evening (ticket 15 euros).
Monday, July 27 - 9 PM
- Matteo Lancini with "Relazioni pericolose" (Dangerous relationships), a reflection on relationships in the age of fragility.
Friday, August 7 - 9 PM
- Dario Fabbri with "Confini" (Borders), a talk dedicated to the major themes of contemporary geopolitics.
Saturday, August 29 - 9 PM
- Dewey Dell: a dance and performing arts performance that closes the review, exploring the present through bodies, gestures, and images.
Dates and guests may be subject to change: it is advisable to check the updated program on the official website.
Highlights Montagne di Neve 2026
Prices Montagne di Neve 2026
Practical information — Montagne di Neve
Where
Piazza Malatestiana, in the historic center of Longiano (FC), at the foot of the Malatestiana Castle. Performances are generally held at 9 PM.
How to get there
By car: exit A14 Cesena Nord or Rimini Nord, then take the E45 / SS9 Via Emilia highway. By train: Longiano-Montilgallo station on the Bologna-Rimini line, or Cesena or Rimini stations with bus connections.
Tickets
Most events are free admission without reservation. Some evenings require a ticket (15 euros), with advance sales available online at liveticket.it/montagnedineve.
Contacts
Approdi — tel. +39 351 5365686, email [email protected]. Information also available on the Municipality of Longiano website.
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Piazza Malatestiana
Piazza Malatestiana, 47020 Longiano