Through October 25, for three weekends, the historic center of Lovere will be transformed into an open-air space featuring art, exhibitions, events, music, and workshops.
From Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, the historic center of Lovere will be transformed into an open space filled with art, exhibitions, events, music, and workshops—a space capable of attracting visitors and creating new opportunities for the community and local businesses. LovereArts is a community art project that brings creativity and beauty to the streets of the town. It fosters a dialogue between the visual arts, music, and performance, turning Lovere into a creative laboratory open to everyone. Alongside these, musicians will enliven the streets and squares with concerts and live performances, fostering a continuous dialogue between the visual arts, music, and creativity that turns Lovere into a creative workshop open to everyone.
The Weekend Schedule
Saturday, October 10
3:00 p.m.: Official opening ceremony in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
4:00 p.m.: Opening of the exhibition “La vertigine della bellezza” at Atelier Tadini.
Starting at 3:30 p.m.:
Circo Bus in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II (circus school open to everyone, organized by Spazio Circo).
Live pottery demonstration in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II with Michele Rota.
Printing Museum at Via Matteotti, 13 (printing workshop using movable type).
Live street art in Via Mazzini, Via S. Maria, and Via San Giovanni al Rio (art installations by WS Crew and other artists).
Live portrait sessions in the small square on Via Santa Maria (organized by Angelita Mattioli, Be Valentine).
4:30 p.m.: Handpan Music on Via Cavallotti (a meditative concert presented by Elisa Mirana Moreschi).
6:00 p.m.: “A Story Carried by the Wind” in the Piazzetta on Via Santa Maria (a meeting with an eagle owl led by Elia Manera).
Sunday, October 11
10:00 a.m.: “The Herbarium of Wonders” (a guided walk focusing on edible wild plants, led by Lara Angoli; departing from Via Cavallotti—Pasticceria Wender).
3:00 p.m.: “Renaissance Lovere” (guided tour of the Santa Maria neighborhood and the Basilica of Valvendra; departing from Piazza XIII Martiri).
From 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Magic Paul in the streets of the historic district (traveling magic show).
From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Origami Workshop at Via Gramsci, 46 (led by Yuko; free with reservation).
4:30 p.m.: Live violin performance by Diego Ghenzi on Via Cavallotti.
Cover image credits: LovereArts