Participate in Piedicavallo Festival 2026 during two moments in August:
1. August 1st to 14th: sarv
Historical section dedicated to the classical music repertoire.
2. August 21st to 23rd: lüria
Section focusing on experimentation, avant-garde, and electronic music.
Cervo Valley, Biella (Piemonte, IT)
sarv / Classical repertoire → Events widespread throughout the Biella area.
lüria / Experimentations → All events in Piedicavallo, Biella.
PAY WHAT YOU WISH AT THE DOOR
To attend the event, you’re invited to make a voluntary, mindful contribution at the door. Admission is subject to venue capacity.
TICKETED CONCERTS
Waldesian Church – 4 August: Lectura Dantis
In collaboration with Fondazione Piemonte dal Vivo
Ticket: €5
Waldesian Church – 10 August: Schubertiade
In collaboration with Fondazione Piemonte dal Vivo
Ticket: €5
sarv FESTIVAL PASS WITH DONATION
Secure access to all concerts in sarv – Classical Section.
Includes the full programme of 19 concerts, from 1–14 August.
Help keep Piedicavallo Festival accessible and sustainable by making a donation.
HOW TO DONATE
Once your donation has been received, you will receive your Festival Pass confirmation by email. Please include your email address in the payment reference.
🔸 Widespread activities (outside the main venues)
Do I need a ticket?
No, admission is free for all activities that do not take place inside the venues:
How do I participate?
Arrive 30 minutes before the activity starts in front of the TEMPIO Valdese venue.
🔸 TEMPIO Valdese
How does admission to the shows work?
Each show is performed twice, with different access methods:
First show
→ Admission reserved for lüria PASS holders
→ A few extra tickets available at the door (€8)
Second show
→ Admission only with a ticket at the door (€8)
→ lüria PASS is not valid
🔸 TEATRO Regina Margherita
Do I need a ticket?
Yes, a single daily ticket is required for access to all events in the THEATER.
Price: €12
Admission until capacity is reached
Wheelchair accessible area
🔸 SPONDE (Green area)
How do I gain access?
With the SPONDE Pass:
Price: €35–40 for online passes
Price: €50 purchasable at the door
Or with a daily ticket at the door: €20
Who can enter for free or with an accompanied adult?
🔸 lüria PASS
What is it?
It is a subscription pass dedicated to the experimental section of the Festival.
What does it include?
Guaranteed access to all events of the experimental section in the SPONDE, TEMPIO, and TEATRO venues.
Piedicavallo, Biella, Piemonte, IT
Coordinates: 45°42′N 7°57′E
Altitude: 1050 m a.s.l.
Population: 166
Area: 17,7 km2
→ From Biella to Piedicavallo
Via bus, taxi, NCC (private driver), or organize a carpool here.
APPROX. 1H – LIMITED SCHEDULES AND TIMETABLES
For groups, a private rental service with a driver (NCC) is recommended.
→ FELICIA NCC
Shuttle buses available from Biella train station to the Festival, more info soon.
Organize a carpool or ask for a ride to reach Piedicavallo. It is highly recommended to fill the car with as many passengers as possible.
IMPORTANT. Parking areas in Piedicavallo are very limited.
Organize a carpool to reduce parking problems.
The areas where you can park are marked on this map. Once these parking spots are full, the nearest parking areas are located in Montesinaro (APPROX. A 20-MINUTE WALK) and further down in Rosazza (APPROX. A 40-MINUTE WALK).
There are 2 charging stations for electric vehicles available in Piedicavallo at Piazza Unità d’Italia.
QUESTIONS ⟷ ANSWERS
Q: CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD & DRINK?
A: We kindly ask you not to bring meals from home and instead support the festival by choosing one of the food and drink options available on site.
You’ll find affordable food and beverages at the PF26 Food & Drink area.
⚠ If you have allergies, dietary restrictions or other specific needs, please get in touch with us in advance here.
In the municipalities of Piedicavallo and Rosazza, you will find various private dining options.
Fill your water bottle at the numerous spring water fountains in Piedicavallo, which are marked on this map.
Electronic payment cannot always be guaranteed due to unstable network connections at high altitudes.
Bring cash to ensure you can access the various services.
→ NEAREST ATM: Via Giulio Cappellaro, 24 – Sagliano Micca (BI).
There are no pharmacies in the village; please bring everything necessary to ensure your physical well-being and the well-being of those around you.
→ NEAREST PHARMACY: Via Giulio Cappellaro, 24 – Sagliano Micca (BI).
• Hiking shoes: to venture out on the area’s numerous trails.
• Swimwear: to cool off in the Cervo torrent, which runs alongside the festival area.
• Heavy sweatshirt or fleece: to handle the chilly evenings (10–15°C).
• Raincoat / Waterproof jacket: for sudden weather changes.
If you need emotional or physical support, want to report discriminatory or non-consensual behavior, or simply want to decompress, you can come to the SiCura Area. There you will find our team, creative activities, and the Drop-in risk reduction service for health supplies and first aid.
How to ask for our support:
In case of emergency, the 118 emergency medical pedestrian team will be present in the SPONDE area during the lüria section.
Valle Cervo, Biella – Piemonte, IT
Teatro Regina Margherita (Piedicavallo)
Tempio Valdese (Piedicavallo)
Chiesa di San Michele (Piedicavallo)
Società degli operai (Piedicavallo)
Chiesa di San Grato (Montesinaro)
Circolo di Montesinaro
Rifugio Madonna della Neve (Rosazza)
Circolo di Rosazza
Locanda del Santuario di San Giovanni (Campiglia Cervo)
La Trappa (Sordevolo)
Palazzo La Marmora (Biella)
Birrificio Un Terzo (Pralungo)
Rifugio Monte Marca (Oasi Zegna, Piatto)
Piedicavallo, Biella – Piemonte, IT
All ages are welcome at Piedicavallo Festival: it is a safe space, and the listening experience is for everyone. However, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
You are free to bring your pet, but maximum care and attention are required out of respect for the community. Please note, however, that pets are not allowed inside indoor venues.
With every single meal and drink, you will have a concrete opportunity to show your support for the Festival—tailored to your personal taste—by choosing from local products selected especially for the occasion.
→ Choose the festival for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Your chance to contribute to the Festival in style and take home a lasting souvenir of an experience that, we are certain, will be magnificent.
This is the simplest and most direct way to support Piedicavallo Festival according to your means. Every donation matters—the Festival is packed with artists and remains accessible thanks to every single contribution!
Buy the festival a beer for 5€
Buy the festival a sandwich for 10€
How you can donate:
Support Piedicavallo Festival, donate to the music you love, and secure your access to the entire sarv – Classical Repertoire program. Includes 19 concerts from August 1st to 14th.
→ With a donation of 120€, you help make Piedicavallo Festival accessible and sustainable.
HOW TO DONATE
Once the donation is made, you will receive confirmation of your festival pass via email (be sure to include your email address in the bank transfer description).
Associate your brand with Piedicavallo Festival!
You can directly support our projects or develop a partnership with us to enhance and promote your brand through a custom-made approach.
This is your opportunity to:
For further information and to explore support options, you can write to martina.sorrentino@sotterranea.eu.
We welcome collaborations of any kind, here.
