Premio Airali
National poetry and photography competition in San Secondo di Pinerolo
About Premio Airali
The Premio Airali: Words and images in the Pinerolo area
The Premio Airali is one of the longest-running and most beloved cultural competitions in the Pinerolo region. Originating in San Secondo di Pinerolo, a small town in the Province of Turin, Piedmont, it is organized by the Circolo Ricreativo Airali Aps, an association deeply rooted in the Val Pellice and Pinerolo territories. Each year, the competition rewards the best poetry and photography works submitted by authors from across Italy and beyond—recent editions have even seen participation from Italians living abroad.
A national competition bridging Italian and Piedmontese
The strength of the Premio Airali lies in its ability to unite national literary traditions with local heritage. The competition includes sections dedicated to both poetry in Italian and poetry in the Piedmontese language, celebrating the dialect as a vital part of the region's identity. Alongside poetry, recent editions have dedicated significant space to photography, with both set-theme and open-theme categories. The winning works are collected and celebrated during the final ceremony, the highlight of the event.
The awards ceremony at Castello di Miradolo
The awards ceremony takes place at the Castello di Miradolo, a historic residence surrounded by a romantic park, which lends the event a refined and intimate atmosphere. During the ceremony, the winning texts are read, the selected photographs are exhibited, and awards are presented to the authors in a festive cultural atmosphere that attracts enthusiasts from across the region.
A prize under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture
The prestige of the Premio Airali is confirmed by the patronage of the Ministry of Culture, which recognizes its value within the landscape of Italian literary and photography competitions. For the town of San Secondo di Pinerolo and the entire Pinerolo area, this event represents a major opportunity for cultural promotion and a meeting point for authors, readers, and photography lovers.
Premio Airali — edition 2026
Premio Airali 2026 — From the eyes to the heart
The 33rd edition of the Premio Airali, organized by the Circolo Ricreativo Airali Aps of San Secondo di Pinerolo, revolves around the theme "From the eyes to the heart – Poetry and photography in dialogue". The gaze is understood as a gateway to the soul and a tool for connecting with others.
The big news for the 2026 edition is the combo section, which rewards works that successfully combine photography and poetry, promoting dialogue between the two artistic languages. The sections dedicated to poetry in Italian and Piedmontese, as well as photography, remain confirmed.
The call for entries was open from February 16 to May 31, 2026, with registration and submission via the official portal. The event is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture.
Programme Premio Airali 2026
The 33rd edition is divided into sections for poetry in Italian and Piedmontese, photography, and the new "combo" section that unites words and images, under the theme "From the eyes to the heart – Poetry and photography in dialogue".
- Registration and submission: from February 16 to May 31, 2026, via the portal concorsocircoloairali.it
- Awards ceremony: scheduled for autumn at the Castello di Miradolo, featuring readings of the winning texts and an exhibition of selected photographs
The exact date and detailed program of the 2026 awards ceremony, including the list of winners and honorable mentions, will be announced by the organization after the call for entries closes. The program will be updated as soon as it is published by the Circolo Ricreativo Airali.
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Practical information — Premio Airali
Location
The awards ceremony is held at the Castello di Miradolo in San Secondo di Pinerolo (TO), Piedmont. The Circolo Ricreativo Airali Aps is based at Via Airali Superiori 1.
Getting there
San Secondo di Pinerolo can be reached by car from Turin via the SP23 road towards Pinerolo (approx. 45 minutes). By train, you can arrive at the Pinerolo station, located a few kilometers away, with connections from Turin Porta Nuova.
How to participate
Registration for the competition and the submission of entries take place online via the official portal. For the awards ceremony, confirmation of attendance is required by the organizers.
Contact
Email: [email protected] — Phone/WhatsApp: +39 338 3961391 (Contact: Adriano Zoppolato). Registration portal: concorsocircoloairali.it
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Where does it take place — Premio Airali
Castello di Miradolo
Via Airali Superiori 1, 10060 San Secondo di Pinerolo