Salone del Libro OFF in Pianezza

The Salone OFF in Pianezza

The Salone del Libro OFF in Pianezza is the local iteration of the Salone Off, the extensive programme that has accompanied the Turin International Book Fair for over twenty years, taking culture beyond the Lingotto exhibition centre. Each year, the Salone Off engages Turin's neighbourhoods, around thirty municipalities in the Metropolitan City, and numerous locations across Piedmont, featuring over a thousand events in hundreds of unconventional spaces: bookshops, shops, museums, parks, cinemas, and theatres.

In Pianezza, located in the heart of the Metropolitan City of Turin and the Piedmont Region, the events are organised by the INSIEME cambiamo PIANEZZA association, which has been offering a network of gatherings in local venues and municipal spaces for several years.

A festival spread across the territory

The formula of the Salone Off in Pianezza follows the festival's classic approach: events do not take place in a single venue but are distributed throughout the town, from bistros and commercial businesses to the local multiplex cinema. This allows for an informal and participatory cultural experience, bringing readers closer to authors in a convivial atmosphere.

The programme alternates book presentations, debates, screenings, and discussion sessions, with particular attention given to young authors and the involvement of schools and students. Most events are free to attend.

Authors and guests

Recent editions have brought nationally renowned writers to Pianezza alongside emerging young voices. Guests have included journalist and author Francesca Barra, alongside presentations dedicated to contemporary novels and meetings designed for younger audiences.

Why attend

• A free cultural festival integrated into one of Italy's most important literary events.
• Close-up encounters with authors in informal local settings.
• A programme focused on young readers and schools.
• The opportunity to experience the Turin Book Fair while staying in your own local area.

The Salone del Libro OFF in Pianezza confirms the Turin festival's commitment to making reading a widespread and shared experience, capable of enlivening even the towns of the Province of Turin.