7-25 July 2011. This interesting performing arts festival highlights the artistic and historic value of the House of Savoy palaces in the region.

The programme, with performances of theatre, dance, nouveau cirque, street art, videos and installations, acts as a kind of observatory on the innovations in the contemporary artistic scene.

This year there is a special focus on Russian artists as part of the ongoing year of cultural exchange between Italy and Russia, and various events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy.

Events take place in different cities of the Piedmont region, each one with its own House of Savoy's palace. Names to look out for include those of Giulia Lazzarini, Aur