Piedicavallo Festival Brings Avant-Garde to 1,000 Meters in Piedmont Alps
The 2026 edition of the Piedicavallo Festival in Piedmont, Italy, took place from August 1-14 and August 21-23. Nestled at an altitude of 1,000 meters in Alta Valle Cervo, the festival showcases a variety of genres, including classical, jazz, electronic music, and performing arts. Established in 1990, it was revitalized in 2021 under the leadership of young curators Marta Morino and Edoardo Fumagalli. They launched an experimental music segment in 2022, introducing Sarv and Lüria. In 2023, they created Sotterranea APS, with Alessandro Commellato and Alessandro Gambo at the helm. The festival emphasizes cultural enrichment in mountainous regions and accessibility. The closing day featured a performance by Mira and a DJ set from Elena Colombi. Nearby attractions include Rosazza and the Ponte di Fontanamora, which opened in June.
Key facts
- Piedicavallo Festival 2026 ran August 1-14 and August 21-23.
- The festival is held in Alta Valle Cervo at 1,000 meters altitude, 30 minutes from Biella.
- Founded in 1990 as a classical music event.
- Marta Morino and Edoardo Fumagalli took over direction in 2021.
- In 2022, they added experimental music, creating Sarv and Lüria sections.
- Sotterranea APS was founded in 2023 with over twenty under-30 members.
- Artistic directors: Alessandro Commellato (Sarv) and Alessandro Gambo (Lüria).
- The Ponte di Fontanamora, a 110-meter suspension bridge, opened in June 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Marta Morino
- Edoardo Fumagalli
- Alessandro Commellato
- Alessandro Gambo
- Kristiana Mile
- Isaias Bertoglio
- Mira aka Francesca Colombo
- Elena Colombi
- Claudia Giraud
Institutions
- Piedicavallo Festival
- Sotterranea APS
- TUM
- Artribune
Locations
- Alta Valle Cervo
- Piedicavallo
- Biella
- Rosazza
- Ponte di Fontanamora
- Montesinaro
- Piedmont
- Italy