Scritto Misto Literature and Music Festival

A festival of books, music, and mountains

The Scritto Misto Literature and Music Festival is one of the most beloved summer cultural events in the Pinerolo valleys, in the province of Turin. Established in 2015 and organised by the Waldensian Cultural Centre Foundation of Torre Pellice, the festival offers a travelling itinerary that blends literature with music, weaving contemporary fiction with historical non-fiction and the musical traditions of the Occitan and Waldensian valleys.

Perosa Argentina, the town that opens the festival

Among the three towns hosting Scritto Misto, Perosa Argentina plays a central role: it is here, at the entrance to the Chisone Valley, that the festival kicks off every year. The meetings take place in the town's squares and open spaces, where book presentations and dialogues with authors alternate with musical performances. This is the formula that gives the festival its name, "Scritto Misto" (Mixed Writing): every event blends words and notes, while also leaving room for direct interaction with the audience.

A dialogue between words and notes

Over the years, writers, historians, and journalists from the national and Piedmontese scene have joined musicians, choirs, and chamber ensembles linked to the local area in Perosa Argentina and the other towns. The programme ranges from the memory of the Resistance to major current affairs, from civil rights to life stories, always accompanied by tastings of local products that conclude many of the days.

The 2026 edition: HUMAN/INHUMAN

The 12th edition, scheduled from July 11 to August 2, 2026, revolves around the theme HUMAN/INHUMAN, a common thread that will run through all the meetings between Perosa Argentina, Fenestrelle, and Usseaux. Presented at the Turin International Book Fair, the festival once again invites writers and musicians to reflect on a shared theme, bringing contemporary thought into dialogue with the historical and cultural memory of these mountains. The detailed programme will be announced by the Waldensian Cultural Centre Foundation closer to the event.

A territory to discover

Participating in Scritto Misto also means discovering an authentic corner of Piedmont: the Chisone Valley, its stone hamlets, the majestic Fenestrelle Fortress, and the alpine landscapes that frame the meetings. The festival is designed for an audience that loves combining culture with slow tourism and the open air of the mountains, just over an hour from Turin.