PalcoProLoco

PalcoProLoco, popular theatre in the Canavese region

PalcoProLoco is the theatre festival promoted by the Pro Loco of San Carlo Canavese, a town of about four thousand inhabitants located in the Metropolitan City of Turin, in Piedmont, about twenty kilometres north-west of the regional capital. Every autumn, the festival brings Piedmontese dialect comedies back to the stage, a genre that continues to fill theatres and keep a deeply rooted local tradition alive.

Piedmontese comedies

The heart of PalcoProLoco lies in the performances by amateur theatre companies staging brilliant plays in the local dialect. These evenings are designed to provoke laughter and bring people together, where the dialect is not just a stage language but an identity-defining element that connects generations. For those who speak Piedmontese, it is an immediate pleasure; for those less familiar with it, it remains an opportunity to immerse themselves in the sounds, idioms, and humour of Canavese culture.

The Bagna Caoda evening

Among the most beloved events of the festival is the now traditional Bagna Caoda evening, the iconic dish of the Piedmontese autumn and winter made from garlic, anchovies, and oil, served hot and accompanied by seasonal vegetables. Theatre and gastronomy thus intertwine in a convivial experience that captures the soul of the Canavese, where dining is an integral part of the celebration.

A Pro Loco at the heart of village life

PalcoProLoco is part of the rich calendar of initiatives organized by the Pro Loco of San Carlo Canavese, which throughout the year also offers Italian-language theatre, cultural evenings, food and wine events, and the patronal feast. The dialect festival represents one of the most cherished moments for the community, attracting spectators from across the Ciriacese and Lower Canavese areas.

Why it's worth attending

• Brilliant comedies performed in the Piedmontese dialect by local companies.
• The convivial Bagna Caoda evening, blending theatre and traditional cuisine.
• An authentic village atmosphere, perfect for discovering the culture of the Canavese.
• An event carefully organized by the Pro Loco, a cornerstone of local social life.