Rassegna Vers e Ùs

The voice of dialect on stage

Vers e Ùs — literally "verses and voices" — is one of the festivals most deeply rooted in the cultural identity of Lumezzane, in Val Trompia, province of Brescia. Established in 1999 as a project dedicated to dialect poetry from Lumezzane and Brescia, it has evolved over time into an articulated programme that combines theatre, music, and dialect poetry, hosted in the city's main cultural venue, the Giacinto Prandelli Odeon Theatre.

A rediscovery project

The festival's aim is the rediscovery and promotion of local language and traditions, in a region with deep cultural roots that has been the birthplace of musicians and the celebrated tenor Giacinto Prandelli. The events involve theatre companies, musical groups, choirs, cultural associations, and volunteer organizations, staging performances in dialect, poetry readings, and musical moments.

A long season

The programme spans several months, typically from January to June, with numerous events ranging from dialect theatre to classics reinterpreted in the local language, as well as music and poetry. The lineup alternates between names from the Brescia amateur theatre scene and guest companies, in a schedule designed for the valley's loyal audience.

A heritage to preserve

More than just a festival, Vers e Ùs is a guardian of the linguistic and cultural memory of Lumezzane. Promoted by the Municipality through its Department of Culture, the event keeps alive a precious intangible heritage, making dialect not a relic of the past but a living language, capable of moving and entertaining audiences in Val Trompia even today.