Culture and Tradition

Cecilia Vicuña – El glaciar ido (The Lost Glacier) is the artist's first solo exhibition in an Italian museum. Feminist and ecological, her thinking focuses on issues related to the defence of democracy, freedom of expression and decolonial practices aimed at protecting the cultural heritage of indigenous peoples. Performance, poetry, drawing, painting, video, minimal or monumental installations make up her artistic universe. The concept of precariousness informs Vicuña's art, which, since its …

2026 marks the 500th anniversary of the start of work on the Pertus di Colombano Romean, an extraordinary feat of Alpine engineering built between 1526 and 1533. To celebrate this important anniversary, Colombano 500 has been launched, with a programme running from July to October and further initiatives also planned for 2027. The programme begins on 4 July at the Fort of Exilles with the conference Beyond the Rock. The Pertus di Colombano Romean: history, science and alpine tradition, attended …

Afternoons of reading aloud for everyone, with volunteers from the Registro delle Voci. • 14 July, 11–18 August, 15–22 September, 13 October, 17–24 November – Civic Library: Stories and rhymes about nature • 30 July, 3 October, 15 December – Adelaide Castle: Stories and court intrigues

On display is a selection of works by Gianni Dessì, Giuseppe Gallo and Nunzio, key figures of the so-called San Lorenzo School, the artistic movement that emerged in Rome between the late 1970s and early 1980s in the neighbourhood of the same name and which coalesced around the former Pastificio Cerere. Whilst developing distinct and highly recognisable artistic languages, the three artists share an artistic approach that restores centrality to painting, sculpture, material and gesture, in …

An evocative night-time re-enactment to tell the story and secrets from 1728 to the present day of Europe’s largest Alpine fortification, symbol of the Metropolitan City of Turin. The tale lasts two and a half hours. It is a night-time and itinerant re-enactment inside the fortress. It takes place mainly in the open air along the walkways, the redoubts and the artillery emplacements, therefore clothing suitable for the place and the season is recommended. Given the particularity of the re- …

Una raccolta di fotografie per interrogare un decennio che ha lasciato un segno profondo nella vita collettiva: è questo il cuore della mostra dedicata agli anni Ottanta, un percorso costruito attraverso immagini provenienti dal mondo protestante.

Scena 1312 - Art Around the clock A dream by Alex Imoda featuring the visions of Pierpaolo Rovero Free admission From 18 August to 20 September 2026Opening hours: 14:30 – 17:30 | Palazzo delle Feste

From 10 to 13 September, Pinerolo is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Pinerolo Craft Fair with “Scatti. Moments of Stories. 50 Years of Craft, 200 Years of Photography”: 27 photography exhibitions spread across the town, distinguished guests, performances, good food, workshops and an entire town transformed into a narrative through photographs and craftsmanship. Fifty years of history told through a single glance. That of the hands that create, of the people who pass on a craft, of the …

Feast of the Patron Saint, Saint Egidio the Abbot to mark the 300th anniversary of the reconstruction of the parish church of Rubiana.

Passeggiata storica alla scoperta delle incisioni rupestri della Val d'Angrogna.

A guided hike to discover an extraordinary structure carved into the mountain in the 16th century: the Pertus di Colombano Romean.  Accompanied by guides from the Parco Alpi Cozie, you will walk through this fascinating water tunnel (water conditions permitting), exploring the history, ingenuity and hard work of the people who built it. A unique experience combining nature, history and wonder in the heart of the Alps.  A challenging hike in terms of distance and difficulty, with a total …

A picturesque climb up the bell tower of San Maurizio in Pinerolo, with a guided tour to explore the basilica.Due to the nature of the structure, climbing the bell tower is not recommended for children under 10; comfortable footwear is recommended.