Children's and youth theatre that enlivens the summer of the Isola Bergamasca
Sguardi all'Insù is a summer theatre festival dedicated to the youngest, from early childhood to pre-adolescence, promoted by the Ponte San Pietro Library System, in the Isola Bergamasca. The artistic direction is entrusted to deSidera Teatro Festival, a reference point for quality theatre in the province of Bergamo. The title well conveys the spirit of the initiative: inviting children and families to look up, to cultivate wonder and imagination.
The shows are not concentrated in one place but travel through about ten municipalities of the Nord-Ovest Library System, bringing theatre to the squares, gardens, and outdoor spaces of the area. Among the hubs of the network is the Ponte San Pietro library, which promotes it. This travelling formula brings theatre closer to communities, transforming each evening into a moment of intergenerational encounter.
The programming spans many forms: actor theatre, puppet theatre, circus theatre, street theatre, dance theatre, silent play, and immersive shows. The artistic direction selects some of the best Italian children's theatre companies each year, creating a programme capable of surprising children and adults alike. All shows are free admission, a value that makes the festival accessible to all families.
Sguardi all'Insù is much more than a calendar of shows: it is an educational and cultural project that uses theatre as a tool for growth and dialogue between generations. For those spending their summer in the Isola Bergamasca, it is a precious opportunity to discover the territory through the eyes of the little ones, in a province of Bergamo that has been investing in youth theatre for years.
The new edition of Sguardi all'Insù is scheduled for summer 2026, in the period between late June and late July. The festival will confirm its widespread format across the municipalities of the Nord-Ovest Library System, with youth theatre shows in squares and gardens, with free admission.
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be published on the official website sguardiallinsu.it in the weeks preceding the start. As tradition dictates, the festival will feature shows of:
All evenings will have free admission, with booking required for some events.
Shows are held in about ten municipalities of the Nord-Ovest Library System, including Ponte San Pietro (BG).
Between late June and late July, in the evening.
All shows are free; booking recommended or required for some evenings. Info: [email protected].
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Sistema Bibliotecario di Ponte San Pietro e comuni del Nord-Ovest
Biblioteca comunale e piazze, Ponte San Pietro, 24036 Ponte San Pietro