Zana Fest – Valley Currents
The widespread festival of the Po Valley blending music, art, nature, and community
About Zana Fest
A festival born from the Po Valley
Zana Fest – Valley Currents is one of the most original cultural events in the Paesana area, a small town in the province of Cuneo nestled at the foot of Monviso in Piedmont. More than just an event, it is a widespread cultural project that aims to tell the story of the Po Valley, starting from its land, its hamlets, and the memory of its communities, to imagine a more sustainable, participatory, and fun future together.
Promoted by the Paesana Pro Loco, the La Ca de Tüi collective, and Arci Piemonte, Zana Fest puts people and places at the center: local artists, associations, young people, and families gather to share music, art, sports, and reflections on mountain life.
Culture on the margins
The festival's guiding thread is the idea of culture on the margins: bringing artistic proposals and moments of discussion to places where they usually do not reach, in alpine villages and valleys. This is the origin of the talks with artistic directors from other regional festivals, exhibitions dedicated to valley artists, and itinerant theater paths that cross forests and historic hamlets.
Between nature, art, and community
The program alternates outdoor activities with moments of in-depth study. Bike rides along the Monviso cycle path allow you to discover the valley's landscape while pedaling through breathtaking views, while walking theater guides the audience along trails to the most hidden hamlets. The exhibition spaces showcase the research of ceramists, painters, and architects who have chosen the valley as their place of work and life.
A widespread and free event
From 2026, Zana Fest transforms into a true widespread festival: no longer a single stop, but multiple appointments distributed across the Po Valley territory over the months. Admission to all activities is free, in line with the inclusive and participatory spirit of the event. For those visiting Paesana and the Cuneo area, it is the perfect opportunity to experience the mountains authentically, far from the most crowded tourist circuits.
Zana Fest — edition 2026
A widespread festival in the Po Valley
The 2026 edition, the third, marks a turning point for Zana Fest – Valley Currents: no longer a single weekend, but a widespread festival with three stops distributed across the Po Valley territory. The first stop takes place in Paesana on Saturday, June 27, 2026, while the other two are scheduled for September (Saturday the 12th in the upper valley and Sunday the 20th in the lower valley).
The organization is handled by the Paesana Pro Loco, the La Ca de Tüi collective, and Arci Piemonte. Admission to all activities is free.
Programme Zana Fest 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — Paesana
- 10:00–12:00 — Family Bike Ride: departure from the Workshop Area, 13 km route on the Monviso cycle path (150 m elevation gain), with the possibility of renting e-bikes on-site.
- 10:00–17:00 — «La Ca de Tüi» Exhibition Space: exhibition of three valley artists — Michelangelo Tallone (Paesana ceramist, with his research on Etruscan bucchero), Salvatore D'Auria (architect, zero-emission natural materials), and Gus Bitico (Argentine painter, wood inlay).
- 10:00–15:00 — Walking Theater «From roots to the present day»: forest path to Ca' veja, in the Tuna hamlet (3.8 km, 200 m elevation gain, approx. 1 h 45 min). Mandatory registration.
- 17:30 — Talk «Culture on the margins: achieving the impossible»: dialogue between the artistic directors of four regional festivals and representatives of the cultural world.
September 2026 — Po Valley
The festival continues with two stops: Saturday, September 12 in the upper valley and Sunday, September 20 in the lower valley. The detailed program for these stops is announced progressively on the festival's social media channels.
Highlights Zana Fest 2026
Prices Zana Fest 2026
Practical information — Zana Fest
How to get there
Paesana can be reached by car from Saluzzo along the SP589 towards Valle Po; from Cuneo and Turin, follow the motorway and then the provincial roads towards the Saluzzo area. The town center is about an hour from Cuneo and an hour and a half from Turin.
Admission
Admission to all activities is free. Some workshops and routes (such as the walking theater) require mandatory registration for organizational reasons.
Tips
For bike rides and walks, comfortable trekking clothing and shoes are recommended; an e-bike rental service is also available. The updated program is published progressively on the festival's social media channels.
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Where does it take place — Zana Fest
Valle Po