Piedmontese Literary Festival
Three days dedicated to the Piedmontese language and the forgotten figures of Piedmontese culture, in the heart of the Canavese region
About Festival Letterario Piemontèis
A festival for the Piedmontese language and culture
The Piedmontese Literary Festival, also known as the Festival Letterario Piemontèis, is a cultural event that brings Borgofranco d'Ivrea—a town in the Metropolitan City of Turin, nestled in the heart of the Canavese—to life every late March. For three days, the town becomes a hub for enthusiasts of the Piedmontese language, local literature, and the folk traditions of this corner of Piedmont at the foot of the Aosta Valley.
The festival revolves around a central theme that changes each year, focusing on the forgotten figures of Piedmontese culture: poets, writers, playwrights, and librettists who shaped the region's history but have been partially overlooked by the general public. Each edition rediscovers and honors these protagonists through book launches, critical editions, translations, and tributes.
Venue: The Cittadella della Cultura Canavesana
The festival is held at the Cittadella della Cultura Canavesana, located in the historic building on Via dei Ribelli in Baio Dora, a hamlet of Borgofranco d'Ivrea. This site preserves the memory of the Canavese region and, alongside literary meetings, hosts photographic exhibitions, the evocative "Old Dairy" (Vecchia latteria) featuring traditional cheesemaking tools, and an ethnographic collection curated by the Centro Etnologico Canavesano.
What to expect
The program blends various artistic forms: book presentations in Piedmontese with Italian translations, theatrical performances by local companies, folk music featuring the renowned Coro Bajolese, photographic exhibitions, guided tours of the famous Balmetti di Baio Dora, and social gatherings with tastings of local products and Canavese wines.
Promoted by the Cittadella della Cultura Popolare in collaboration with the Coro Bajolese, the Centro Etnologico Canavesano, and Edizioni Pedrini, with the patronage of the Municipality of Borgofranco d'Ivrea and the Metropolitan City of Turin, the Piedmontese Literary Festival is an unmissable stop for anyone wishing to experience the cultural soul of the Canavese and Piedmont.
Festival Letterario Piemontèis — edition 2026
The 5th edition of the Piedmontese Literary Festival, themed "Forgotten Figures of Piedmont", animated the Cittadella della Cultura Canavesana in Baio Dora from March 27 to 29, 2026, rediscovering two great protagonists of Piedmontese culture: the poet Nino Costa, celebrated for the 140th anniversary of his birth, and the Canavese librettist and playwright Giuseppe Giacosa, remembered 120 years after his death.
Through book presentations in the Piedmontese language, theatrical performances, folk music, and exhibitions, this edition confirmed the festival as a landmark event for the culture of the Canavese and Piedmont.
Programme Festival Letterario Piemontèis 2026
Friday, March 27
- Official opening with institutional greetings
- Awarding of the 2026 Culture and Society Prize to Pasquale Mazza, Mayor of Castellamonte
Saturday, March 28
- 9:00 PM — Presentation of the book dedicated to Amerigo Vigliermo, followed by a theatrical performance by the J'Ardie Company with the singers of Quincinetto
- Presentation of "Il sussurro del bagatto" by Danilo Alberto with the show "La notte delle leggende" by the Voci nel Frutteto - Macedonia d'Arte company
Sunday, March 29
- 10:00 AM — Opening of the exhibition "Small size - I Cristalli del Monte Bianco" (Franco Lucianaz collection)
- 10:30 AM — Guided tour of the Balmetti di Baio Dora with music by the Coro Bajolese
- Permanent exhibitions: "Gente del Canavese" photographs by Giovanni Bruno Torra and the Old Dairy
Literary Tributes
- Nino Costa (140th anniversary of birth): presentation of "J'autre bestie" by Dario Pasero
- Giuseppe Giacosa (120 years since passing): presentation of the volume "Giuseppe Giacosa 1906-2026"
Highlights Festival Letterario Piemontèis 2026
Prices Festival Letterario Piemontèis 2026
Practical information — Festival Letterario Piemontèis
How to get there
The festival takes place at the Cittadella della Cultura Canavesana, on Via dei Ribelli, in the Baio Dora hamlet of Borgofranco d'Ivrea (TO). The town is easily accessible via the A5 Turin-Aosta motorway (Ivrea exit) and by train via the Chivasso-Aosta line, getting off at the Borgofranco d'Ivrea station.
Admission
Festival events are generally free of charge. For the complete and updated program, please visit the organizers' website.
Information and contacts
Phone: +39 393 9988875 — Website: www.edizionipedrini.com
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Where does it take place — Festival Letterario Piemontèis
Cittadella della Cultura Canavesana
Via dei Ribelli, Baio Dora, 10013 Borgofranco d'Ivrea