Risalite Festival
The under-35 arts, music, and theatre festival in Montevaccino, on Monte Calisio
About Risalite Festival
A mountain festival for young artistic creation
The Risalite Festival is a summer arts, music, and theatre event dedicated to artists under 35, held in Montevaccino, a village in the municipality of Trento nestled on the slopes of Monte Calisio, in Trentino-Alto Adige. Established in 2023 by the Spazio PierA Association under the artistic direction of Giulio Macrì, the festival transforms the streets, park, library, and public spaces of the small village into a sprawling stage every August, where contemporary creation meets the local community.
Art, theatre, and landscape
The festival's programme is proudly multidisciplinary: contemporary and puppet theatre, dance, concerts, performances, visual art installations, workshops, and participatory meetings are woven throughout the event. Each edition revolves around a theme that serves as a common thread for the works and reflections presented, often exploring the relationship between humanity, nature, and Alpine traditions. Many creations are site-specific, designed specifically for the village spaces and the landscape of Monte Calisio, in collaboration with partners such as the Ecomuseo dell'Argentario.
A festival rooted in the territory
The Risalite Festival was born from a desire to bring art and culture to peripheral and mountain areas in a sustainable and accessible way. The festival actively involves the inhabitants of Montevaccino and local associations, offering family-friendly moments with children's shows, workshops, and a local artisan craft market. The event is part of the city's cultural summer calendar and, for the 2026 edition, is included in the Trento Aperta programme promoted by the Municipality of Trento.
An accessible and participatory event
With a symbolic entry fee and a strong community focus, the Risalite Festival stands out in the Trentino region as an event that combines artistic research, sustainability, and the promotion of small villages. Evening concerts, tastings of local products, hikes, and installations complete an experience that invites visitors to rediscover the mountains as a place for gathering and shared creation.
Risalite Festival — edition 2026
Risalite Festival 2026: "Borders"
From August 17 to 23, 2026, the Risalite Festival returns to Montevaccino (Municipality of Trento) with an edition dedicated to the theme of "Borders", interpreted as territorial frontiers and invisible lines traced by the landscape of Monte Calisio.
The programme includes performances, a concert, a participatory meeting, and visits to artistic interventions created in the village's public spaces, as well as two exhibitions hosted in the "Castello di Carta" library, along with dance, music, talks, and discussion panels. In collaboration with the Ecomuseo dell'Argentario, an itinerary on Monte Calisio is planned. Sunday is specifically designed for families, featuring a children's show, dedicated workshop activities, and a local artisan craft market.
The 2026 edition is part of the Trento Aperta programme promoted by the Municipality of Trento.
Programme Risalite Festival 2026
The festival offers a programme spread across the spaces of Montevaccino:
- Contemporary and puppet theatre performances
- A concert and live musical moments
- Dance performances
- Two exhibitions at the "Castello di Carta" library
- Site-specific artistic interventions in the village's public spaces
- Talks, discussion panels, and a participatory meeting
- Itinerary on Monte Calisio with the Ecomuseo dell'Argentario
- Sunday dedicated to families: children's show, workshops, and local artisan craft market
Highlights Risalite Festival 2026
- Theme of the edition: "Borders"
- Site-specific artistic interventions in the village of Montevaccino
- Itinerary on Monte Calisio with the Ecomuseo dell'Argentario
- Day dedicated to families and local artisan craft market
Prices Risalite Festival 2026
Practical information — Risalite Festival
Getting there
Montevaccino is a village in the municipality of Trento located on Monte Calisio, reachable by car from Trento in about 20 minutes. The reference railway station is Trento (Verona-Brennero and Valsugana lines), from which you can continue by car or local transport.
Practical tips
There are no late-night bus services; organizers recommend carpooling or cycling for late-evening shows. Wine, beer, and local products are available on-site. For information and bookings: [email protected] or +39 371 4823088.
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Where does it take place — Risalite Festival
Montevaccino
Strada di Montevaccino, 38121 Trento