Pergine Festival Returns with Immersive Theatre, Walks, and Music in Trentino
The 47th edition of the Pergine Festival, the oldest performing arts festival in Trentino established in 1967, is set to take place over the first three weekends of July 2022 in Pergine Valsugana. Curated by Carla Esperanza Tommasini, the festival's lineup features a blend of traditional theatre, immersive games, and independent music. The opening weekend showcased works such as Eutopia by Trickster-P, Penelope by Martina Badiluzzi, Darwin Inconsolabile by Lucia Calamaro, and Métron Extended by Fabrizio Saiu. Notable upcoming events include Giacomo by Il teatro dei Borgia on July 6, Soft Skills But Strong from July 7–10, along with performances by Lorenzo Marangoni and others. This festival is part of the European initiative Stronger Peripheries, emphasizing community involvement and accessibility.
Key facts
- Pergine Festival is Trentino's oldest festival, founded in 1967.
- The 47th edition runs the first three weekends of July 2022.
- Artistic director is Carla Esperanza Tommasini.
- First weekend included Eutopia by Trickster-P (Cristina Galbiati and Ilija Luginbühl).
- Penelope by Martina Badiluzzi will debut at Romaeuropa Festival.
- Darwin Inconsolabile is directed by Lucia Calamaro.
- The festival hosts the European project Stronger Peripheries: a Southern Coalition.
- Evening music features local independent artists.
- Upcoming shows include Giacomo (July 6) with Elena Cotugno.
- Soft Skills But Strong by Elisabetta Consonni runs July 7–10.
Entities
Artists
- Carla Esperanza Tommasini
- Cristina Galbiati
- Ilija Luginbühl
- Martina Badiluzzi
- Lucia Calamaro
- Fabrizio Saiu
- Luca Stefanelli
- Filippo Porro
- Simone Zambelli
- Lorenzo Marangoni
- Macarena Recuerda Shepherd
- Leonardo Delogu
- Elena Cotugno
- Elisabetta Consonni
- Baiba
- N.A.I.P.
- Sisma Tumbao
- SinCensura
- Big House
- Cacao Mental
- Yardie Groove
- Bianca
- Panaemiliana
- Franz
- Marilyne Grimmer
- Luca Stefenelli
- Franco Arminio
- Tindaro Granata
- Sauf Le Dimanche
Institutions
- Pergine Festival
- LAC
- Fog – Triennale
- Romaeuropa Festival
- Il teatro dei Borgia
- Sauf Le Dimanche
- Stronger Peripheries: a Southern Coalition
- Pergine Spettacolo Aperto
- Artribune
- UploadSounds
- X Factor
- Lago Film Festival
- PerSo – Perugia Social Film Festival
- Piano Giovani di Zona
- Comune di Pergine Valsugana
- Montanamente
- Ex Rimessa Carrozze
- Don Bosco
- Piazza Municipio
- Piazza Fruet
Locations
- Pergine Valsugana
- Trentino
- Italy
- Occitania
- Lourdes
- France
- Parco Tre Castagni
- Conoide di Susà
- Marzola
- Nogarè
- Buss