July 8, 2026 – August 2, 2026 · Alta Val Tidone (PC)
The Folin Fest 2026 is a widespread festival exploring the theme of 'ascent' and the relationship between 'Heaven and Hell' through the mountains. The program includes conferences, recitals, concerts, photography and literary workshops, guided walks, and meetings with authors, offering a rich cultural and naturalistic experience across various locations in Val Tidone.
📅 WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 - NIBBIANO 📍 6:30 PM Piazza Martiri della Libertà: Folin Fest Inauguration and conference with Stefano Zecchi. Speaker Giacomo Checchin. 📍 9:30 PM Piazza Combattenti: 🎤 National Preview "Oltre la Luna" (Beyond the Moon), a recital by Giorgio Pasotti. Text and music by Davide Cavuti. 📅 THURSDAY, JULY 9 - NIBBIANO 📍 6:30 PM Piazza Martiri della Libertà: Conference: "From Argentina to Alta Val Tidone. The Ascent of Emigration and the Game of Trucco." 📍 9:30 PM Piazza Combattenti: 🎵 Concert by Ensemble Tempo di Tango, featuring Argentine music. 📅 FRIDAY, JULY 10 - PECORARA 📍 6:00 PM Sala Polifunzionale ex-Consorzio: Exhibition opening "Il mio Purgatorio. Dante poeta di speranza" (My Purgatory. Dante Poet of Hope). 📍 7:00 PM Sala Polifunzionale ex-Consorzio: Training for the Ascent: from Pinocchio to D'Annunzio, a meeting with Giordano Bruno Guerri. 📅 SATURDAY, JULY 18 - FERRIERE 📍 6:00 PM Piazza ex Municipio: From Hostile Land... the Ascent, a meeting with Boni Castellane. 📍 9:30 PM Piazza delle Miniere: 🎵 Of New Trolls Live in Concert. 📅 SUNDAY, JULY 19 - FERRIERE 📍 10:00 AM Sala Consiliare: Photography workshop with Emiliano Cribari. 📍 3:30 PM Monte Crociglia: Photographic walk with Emiliano Cribari. 📅 THURSDAY, JULY 23 - MORFASSO 📍 3:30 PM Sala Consiliare: Literary workshop "Manuale di sopravvivenza della libertà" (Freedom Survival Manual) with Francesco Borgonovo. 📍 9:30 PM Parco giochi comunale: 🎵 Concert by Germano Bonaveri, featuring Celtic music. 📅 FRIDAY, JULY 24 - MONASTERO DI MORFASSO 📍 8:15 AM Walk with Francesco Borgonovo. 📍 1:30 PM Ristorante Piè dei Monti: 🍽️ Lunch with Francesco Borgonovo (reservations required). 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 - OTTONE 📍 8:15 AM Piazza della Vittoria: Ottone al quadrato, a walk from Ottone to Ottone. Soprano with EVA hiking group. 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 - OTTONE 📍 9:30 PM Giardini G. Caproni: 🎵 Concert "I Re nella Cantina" (The Kings in the Cellar), featuring Italian author music.