VilladeArTi
The Monferrato cultural festival held in the former church of San Remigio
About VilladeArTi
A widespread festival in the heart of Monferrato
VilladeArTi is the cultural festival created by the municipal administration of Villadeati, a small hillside village in the Monferrato region in the province of Alessandria, Piedmont. From May to October, the festival brings the village to life with a calendar packed with theatre, music, fiction, cinema, art, and photography, transforming a town of just a few hundred inhabitants into a landmark for culture in the Monferrato territory.
The fourth edition 2026: relationships, beauty, hospitality
The 2026 edition, the fourth, is developed around three keywords: relationships, beauty, and hospitality. The full calendar was presented to the public on April 30th, on the eve of the inauguration. The festival offers a programme that weaves together live performances, book presentations, concerts, outdoor film screenings, and exhibitions, with a special focus on themes of memory, identity, and female talent.
The venue: the former church of San Remigio
The beating heart of the event is the former church of San Remigio, at via San Remigio 2: a deconsecrated site with a strong evocative power, which serves as an intimate and secluded setting for evening performances. The space, with its acoustics and atmosphere, is an integral part of the festival experience.
The events
The 2026 festival opened on May 1st with Elettra – Il dramma delle priorità , a monologue written, directed, and performed by Alessandra Barbonetti, a production of the Teatro Stabile d'Abruzzo, dedicated to family bonds and the hierarchy of priorities. Highlights of the season include:
- on May 22nd, a stop of the MonfrĂ Jazz Fest with the musical theatre show I Vestiti Nuovi dell'Imperatore, by Fiabe Jazz, suitable for children and families;
- a meeting with the writer Alice Basso, dedicated to female talent;
- a tribute to Anna Marchesini, a beloved figure of Italian theatre and comedy;
- literary presentations, concerts, and photographic exhibitions distributed between June and October.
A local project
VilladeArTi is promoted by the Municipality of Villadeati with the patronage of the Gruppo Feltrinelli, and is the result of the work of the municipal administration led by Mayor Angelo Ferro and Deputy Mayor for Culture Riccardo Sorisio. The event confirms the vocation of Monferrato — a UNESCO World Heritage hilly landscape — as a land of culture, where even small villages can offer high-quality artistic programming.
VilladeArTi — edition 2026
The fourth edition of VilladeArTi takes place in Villadeati, in the Monferrato region, from May to October 2026. The programme, presented on April 30th, revolves around the keywords of relationships, beauty, and hospitality.
The inauguration, on May 1st, is entrusted to Elettra – Il dramma delle priorità , a monologue by and with Alessandra Barbonetti (Teatro Stabile d'Abruzzo). This is followed, among others, on May 22nd by the show I Vestiti Nuovi dell'Imperatore of the Monfrà Jazz Fest, a musical theatre performance for families, a meeting with the writer Alice Basso, and a tribute to Anna Marchesini, as well as presentations, concerts, and photographic exhibitions until autumn.
Programme VilladeArTi 2026
Programming from May to October 2026 in the former church of San Remigio:
- May 1st, 9 PM — Elettra – Il dramma delle priorità , monologue by and with Alessandra Barbonetti, directed by Gabriele Namio (Teatro Stabile d'Abruzzo).
- May 22nd, 9 PM — Monfrà Jazz Fest: I Vestiti Nuovi dell'Imperatore by Fiabe Jazz (musical theatre for families) with Roberto Caccavo, Francesco Giorgi, and Niccolò Curradi.
- June — meeting with the writer Alice Basso and tribute to Anna Marchesini, exploring theatre, literature, and female talent.
- Summer–autumn — concerts, book presentations, outdoor cinema, and photographic exhibitions.
Highlights VilladeArTi 2026
- Inaugural show Elettra with Alessandra Barbonetti
- Stop of the MonfrĂ Jazz Fest with Fiabe Jazz
- Meeting with the writer Alice Basso
- Tribute to Anna Marchesini
- Evocative venue of the former church of San Remigio
Prices VilladeArTi 2026
Practical information — VilladeArTi
Where
Former church of San Remigio, via San Remigio 2, Villadeati (AL), Piedmont.
How to get there
By car: Villadeati can be reached from the Monferrato motorway exits; the village is about 30 km from Asti and Casale Monferrato. By train: the reference stations are Asti and Casale Monferrato, from which you can continue by car. A car is recommended to reach the village and the surrounding hillside hamlets.
Tickets
Admission to performances: 10 euros (full price), 5 euros reduced for under 14s. Some events, such as those of the MonfrĂ Jazz Fest, have specific rates. Booking is recommended.
Information and bookings
E-mail: [email protected] — Phone: +39 329 0488928 (Riccardo Sorisio, Deputy Mayor for Culture).
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Ex chiesa di San Remigio
Via San Remigio 2, 15020 Villadeati