A new cultural festival at nightfall in the territory of Lugagnano Val d’Arda:

Lunaria dei Calanchi

from 16 May to 14 November 2026 in Lugagnano Val d’Arda, Veleia Romana and Chiavenna Rocchetta

On the calendar: meetings, theatrical performances, concerts and walks in the countryside.

Program

Walks in the Park: orchids

Saturday 16 May 2026

Guided excursion in the Stirone and Piacenziano Regional Park in the company of EVA guides and botany expert Matteo Busconi, to discover the wild orchids of the area. Reservations required via Whatsapp at 338 6576961 or by email at escursionieva@gmail.com.

Don’t call them muses

Thursday 11 June 2026, 9 pm
A. Barani Theatre in Lugagnano Val d’Arda

A journey through the world of female artists in the company of Jacopo Veneziani. Free event, reservation required.

Cinema my love

Friday 19 June 2026, 9 pm
piazza Giardino, Lugagnano Val d’Arda

The Luigi Cremona orchestra in concert with the most famous music in the history of cinema. Free event, reservation required.

Never forget the sky

Saturday 27 June 2026, 6 pm
Torricella di Chiavenna Rocchetta

Theatrical performance by and with Giuseppe Cederna. Free event, reservation required.

Ilaria Pastore and Jacopo Martignoni in concert

Saturday 27 June 2026, 8.30 pm
Torricella di Chiavenna Rocchetta

Free event, reservation required.

Daedalus and Icarus

Friday 24 July 2026, 9.15 pm
archaeological excavations of Veleia Romana

Theatrical performance by Franca Rame and Dario Fo. With Nicolò Sivieri.

What it’s like to be the son of Franca Rame and Dario Fo

Saturday 25 July 2026, 9.15 pm
archaeological excavations of Veleia Romana

Theatrical performance by and with Jacopo Fo.

Funny Mystery

Saturday 1 August 2026, 9.15 pm
archaeological excavations of Veleia Romana

Theatrical performance by Franca Rame and Dario Fo. With Mario Pirovano.

Viticulture bookclub

Sunday 2 August 2026, 6 pm
Torricella di Chiavenna Rocchetta

Round table with Roberto Camurri on his book “Splendeva l’innocenza”. Guest the Barbuti Giuseppe winery. Free event, reservation required.

Tango Emotion

Thursday 6 August 2026, 9 pm
Piazza Giardino, Lugagnano Val d’Arda

Concert with the Cuarteto Pichuco. In the calendar of Summertime in Jazz. Reservations required.

Serenade to the Moon

Saturday 26 September 2026, 6 pm
Torricella di Chiavenna Rocchetta

Concert of folk songs with the Montegiogo, Il Pellegrino and Incanto Libero choirs. At the end: tasting of local products. Reservations required.

Walks in the Park: the olive trees

Saturday 17 October 2026

Guided excursion in the Stirone and Piacenziano Regional Park in the company of EVA guides and botany expert Matteo Busconi, to discover olive growing of the past and present in the area of Monte Giogo. Reservations required via Whatsapp at 338 6576961 or by email at escursionieva@gmail.com.

Walks in the Park: the truffle

Saturday 14 November 2026

Guided excursion in the Stirone and Piacenziano Regional Park in the company of EVA guides and botany expert Matteo Busconi, to discover the world of truffles, with demonstration of research with dog and tasting of truffle-based dishes. Reservations required via Whatsapp at 338 6576961 or by email at escursionieva@gmail.com.

For more information: https://visitpiacenza.it/events/lunaria-dei-calanchi/