Castello di Novara - Sala delle vetrate
#books #music
LE SCELTE DI CRISTINA TRIVULZIO
con estratti dello STABAT MATER di G. ROSSINI

Words and harmonies come together to tell the story of an extraordinary woman. Silvana Bartoli presents her book Le scelte di Cristina Trivulzio. Storie di un’emancipazione (Olschki), joined by Paola Turchelli and Ricciarda Belgiojoso, in a conversation enriched by musical excerpts from Rossini’s Stabat Mater, a piece especially beloved by Cristina Trivulzio herself. A patriot, intellectual, and key figure in the Italian Risorgimento, Trivulzio was one of the first women in Italy to embody ideals of liberty, culture, and female autonomy, leaving a lasting mark on the country’s civic and political history.

In collaboration with Fondazione Circolo dei Lettori Novara and Conservatorio G. Cantelli di Novara.
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Arengo Broletto
#theater
I SETTE VIZI CAPITALI NELLA DIVINA COMMEDIA
ANDREA GATTINONI & XABIER IRIONDO

Premiere of a lyrical and sonic journey through Dante’s Divine Comedy. Over 1,300 hendecasyllabic verses come to life through voice and sound, navigating the Seven Deadly Sins [Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust] up to the darker realms of Malice and Mouth of Madness.

In collaboration with HANGAR Formazione Attoriale Indipendente TICKETS VIEW MORE

Convitto Carlo Alberto
#music #school
RODARI CONNECTION
VALENTINA FIN, FEDERICA FURLANI “EFFE EFFE”

A musical journey inspired by Gianni Rodari’s Favole al telefono, where spoken word, voice, and electronics weave together into a light, dreamlike soundscape.
Valentina Fin (voice, electronics, saxophone) and Federica Furlani “Effe Effe” (viola, electronics) bring to life a contemporary fairy tale that invites listeners to tune into their imagination and reconnect with their inner world.

Produced by WeStart
Reserved for students of Convitto Nazionale 'Carlo Alberto'. VIEW MORE

Casa di Giorno Don Aldo Mercoli
#danza
LABORATORIO DI MOVIMENTO con SARAH SOGARO

The long-standing collaboration with Casa di Giorno Don Aldo Mercoli continues with a workshop designed to explore movement as a form of connection and dialogue.Through simple, shared gestures, participants are guided on a journey of body awareness and mutual listening. A moment of encounter between art, well-being, and community, where the body becomes both voice and vessel for relationship.

In collaboration with Casa di Giorno Don Aldo Mercoli and STM - Scuola del Teatro Musicale

Teatro Coccia
#music
FUMO
CASINO ROYALE

One of the most enduring and visionary bands on the Italian scene, Casino Royale presents Fumo (Asian Fake): a 33-minute sonic suite designed as a seamless flow of aggressive grooves and hypnotic atmospheres.The lyrics delve into the present, its anxieties, contradictions, and flickers of hope, while the sound blends the band’s black and soul roots with cutting-edge electronic production, striking a powerful balance between energy, introspection, and contemporary edge.

In collaboration with con Fondazione Piemonte dal Vivo and Fondazione Teatro Coccia
Admission: 15€, ridotto 10€ TICKETS VIEW MORE

Palazzo Natta
#photograph #music
UNA SCUOLA, TANTI SGUARDI
TAMBURI UNITI

A fresh perspective on school and everyday life, captured through the lens of photography.Students with disabilities from Liceo “G. Galilei” in Borgomanero/Gozzano share their school experience through images that speak of emotion, connection, and authentic points of view.The project, developed as part of the GAME UPI 2.0 initiative, curated by Prof. Raul Taranto with expert Andrea Micco and directed by Prof. Gabriella Cominazzini, celebrates the creative power of inclusion.The exhibition opens with a moving performance by Tamburi Uniti, the percussion ensemble from the Enrico Micheli Autism Center and A.n.g.s.a. Novara and Vercelli ONLUS.

In collaboration with la Provincia di Novara, Liceo “G. Galilei” di Borgomanero/Gozzano and Angsa Novara-Vercelli
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Castello di Novara
#music #art
I CANTI DEI PRIMI ITALIANI
PILAR BRAVO e il Coro “Ad Alta Voce”

In dialogue with the exhibition Italy of the First Italians at the Castello di Novara, this open-to-the-public concert-workshop features Pilar Bravo and the women’s choir Ad Alta Voce. Together, we’ll sing some of Italy’s earliest folk songs, from the rice field chants of the mondine to the lullaby Ninna nanna sette venti, rediscovering voices, stories, and shared memory. No rehearsals or sheet music needed, just the desire to be carried away by collective song.

In collaboration with the Fondazione Castello di Novara and METS – Percorsi d’Arte
Free admission until full capacity is reached VIEW MORE

Piccolo Coccia
#music
WICKED MUSICAL
STM - SCUOLA DEL TEATRO MUSICALE

Before The Wizard of Oz, there were two witches and a bond that would change everything. With the extraordinary music and lyrics of Broadway veteran Stephen Schwartz, Wicked, based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, is a Broadway classic where pop meets theatrical magic. A story of friendship, rivalry, and destiny, told through iconic songs like Defying Gravity and For Good, brought to the stage by the talented young performers of the Scuola del Teatro Musicale in a special preview of their upcoming production.

In collaboration with STM - Scuola del Teatro Musicale
Admission: 15€, ridotto 10€ TICKETS VIEW MORE

Spazio Nòva
#music
ALSOGOOD

A sound suspended between jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music, where groove meets sonic exploration. Alsogood weaves instruments and contemporary visions into refined, immersive soundscapes, deep, evolving, and rich in texture.

Produced by WeStart
Admission: €10, reduced €5
Saturday night pass – Spazio Nòva: €15, reduced €10 TICKETS VIEW MORE

Spazio Nòva
#music
DJ LORENZO MORRESI
DJ STEFANIA VOS

Producer, guitarist, and DJ Lorenzo Morresi brings to the decks an eclectic set that blends jazz-funk, world music, dance, and electronic sounds.
A sonic journey between London and Milan, his style moves between analog grooves and electronic experimentation—championed by international tastemakers like Gilles Peterson and NPR’s Jazz Night in America.

With syncopated beats and creole vibes, Stefania Vos turns the night into a hypnotic, sensory experience.
From Turin’s RBL Radio to the dancefloor, her musical exploration fuses energy and introspection, where experimentation meets a pulsing rhythm.

In collaboration with ZERO
Admission: €10, reduced €5
Saturday night pass – Spazio Nòva: €15, reduced €10 TICKETS VIEW MORE

Club dell’Unione
#game
TORNEO BURRACO SOCIETY

The Burraco Society is an exclusive community born from the idea of PR expert Paride Vitale and artist Maurizio Cattelan, longtime friends and tireless players who turned a casual card game into a cult social ritual.
Each month in Milan, a handpicked circle of participants gathers in ever-changing venues, from historic homes to iconic hotspots, where the game becomes both competitive and effortlessly chic. No beginners allowed: here, the stakes are high and the style is sharp. Official referees, eccentric prizes, and themed dress codes make every tournament a one-of-a-kind experience. But at its core, Burraco is about connection: spontaneous partnerships, chance-born friendships, and bonds that outlast the final hand.
Now, for the first time, Burraco Society comes to Novara, thanks to the generous hospitality of Club Unione.

In collaboration with Club Unione di Novara and Burraco Society.
Admission reserved for tournament participants. Jacket and tie required.
To register: partecipa@nu-festival.com VIEW MORE

Arengo Broletto
#dance
COMEBACK
FABRITIA D’INTINO, AGNESE BANTI

A choreographic encounter that explores both the fragility and the power of human connection.
Through dance and sound archives, Fabritia D’Intino and Agnese Banti bring cultural icons and the darker sides of society into dialogue, creating a space of constant transformation.

A co-production by WeStart, Bolzano Danza/Fondazione Haydn, OperaEstate Festival, Fuorimargine – Center for Dance and Performing Arts of Sardinia, and FDE Festival Danza Estate Bergamo

Combined ticket for both Comeback e Bleah!!!: €15 full / €10 reduced
Single show ticket: €10 full / €5 reduced TICKETS VIEW MORE

Castello di Novara, Sala delle Vetrate
#music #art
LA MUSICA DEI PRIMI ITALIANI
QUARTETTO GAMA e ALESSANDRO ZIGNANI

In dialogue with the exhibition Italy of the First Italians, this musical moment weaves together history and melody.
Introduced by Alessandro Zignani, the performance by the Gama Clarinet Quartet features celebrated opera arias by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and Pietro Mascagni, specially arranged for this unique ensemble by Maestro Andrea Pongiluppi.
A performance designed to enrich the exhibition experience with an immersive and vibrant soundscape

In collaboration with the Fondazione Castello di Novara, METS – Percorsi d’Arte, and the G. Cantelli Conservatory of Novara.
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Teatro MP
#circus
PER UN PELO
LARIBALTA ARTGROUP e COMPAGNIA CHALIBARES

Four performers, two clown-musicians and two acrobatic jugglers, bring to life a whimsical, imaginative world filled with sound, leaps, and wonder.
Per un pelo blends live music, acrobatics, and clowning in a continuous dialogue with the audience, combining sonic virtuosity, surprising visuals, and a lightness that speaks to all ages.

In collaboration with LaRibalta Artgroup TICKETS VIEW MORE

Arengo Broletto
#dance
BLEAH!!!
ANNAMARIA AJMONE E LAURA AGNUSDEI

BLEAH!!! is an innovative performance that blends dance and music, inspired by the visual poetry of Lucia Marcucci. Choreographer and dancer Annamaria Ajmone and saxophonist Laura Agnusdei craft a unique sound and movement landscape where traditional roles dissolve, exploring new forms of expression through breath, motion, and objects.
A central vinyl console becomes a site of interaction and commentary. The performance challenges convention, offering a multisensory experience that redefines the boundaries between artistic disciplines.

A co-production by L’Altra associazione and WeStart – Centro di Produzione Piemonte Orientale

Combined ticket for both Comeback e Bleah!!!: €15 full / €10 reduced
Single show ticket: €10 full / €5 reduced TICKETS VIEW MORE

Piccolo Coccia
#theater
LEI
CABIRIA TEATRO

A summer, a diving board, a single moment that changes everything.
Thirty years later, Adele remembers and relives the instant when love became a wound.
A powerful and necessary performance that weaves together personal memory and real data on gender-based violence—giving voice to what too often remains unspoken

In collaboration with Cabiria Teatro
Admission: €12, reduced €10 TICKETS VIEW MORE