Viva la Musica!

A grand celebration of music for the little ones

Viva la Musica! is a unique event in the educational landscape of Northern Italy: an interregional music festival entirely dedicated to preschool and primary school children. Every year, on a day in May, the center of San Maurizio Canavese, in the Province of Turin (Piedmont), transforms into a massive open-air stage where around one thousand children, together with their teachers and school administrators, become the true stars of the show.

A gathering that unites three regions

The event was born from the vision of the CSMC BiblioPan Foundation, in collaboration with the Municipality of San Maurizio Canavese, and has quickly established itself as a gathering capable of crossing regional borders. Schools from Piedmont are joined by institutions from Lombardy and Liguria, making San Maurizio Canavese the capital of school music in the North-West for a day.

The day: parade, games, and workshops

The program spans the entire day. The welcome takes place in Piazza Marconi with musical games and greetings from the municipal administration; this is followed by a colorful parade through the town streets, the true visual heart of the festival. The morning continues with educational music activities at the Sports Hall, while the afternoon features performances, surprise guests, and shared moments, culminating in the final ceremony with the presentation of certificates to all participating schools.

Music, community, and local identity

More than just a simple review, Viva la Musica! is an educational project that places music at the center of children's growth and community building. Past editions have seen the participation of schools from cities such as Genoa, Abbiategrasso, Crescentino, Turin, Ciriè, and Saluggia, reflecting a network that grows year by year. For the Municipality of San Maurizio Canavese, it has become a defining event that engages families, associations, and the entire town.

• Interregional music festival for preschool and primary schools
• Approximately 1000 child participants from Piedmont, Lombardy, and Liguria
• Parade, musical games, workshops, and performances
• Organized by the CSMC BiblioPan Foundation with the Municipality
• Free participation