Autumn Festival at the Maison des Artistes in Bard

At the foot of Bard Fort, the Maison des Artistes de Bard (MAB) holds its first Autumn Festival. Five weekends, ten events, all free: workshops, theatre, music, yoga and photography.

The programme

First weekend, during the Marché au Fort

• Saturday 10 October, 5 pm: natural wax candle workshop with Sara Lisa Cuffari.
• Sunday 11 October, 5 pm: “Fulminata”, a show by Annagaia Marchioro, directed by Teresa Mannino.

Second weekend

• Saturday 31 October, 9 pm: concert by Duo Kaserne (Alessandra Novaga, electric guitar; Laura Corolla, baroque violin).
• Sunday 1 November, 11 am: yoga session with Jasmine Meynet.

Third weekend, visual arts

• Saturday 21 November, 6 pm: French painter Ariane Darpy opens her studio, as part of the Nouveau Grand Tour project.
• Sunday 22 November, 3.30 pm: photo walk “in search of a colour” with Marta Renda.

Fourth weekend, crafts and food

• Saturday 28 November, 5 pm: natural body-care workshop “C’est bien pour ma peau” with the Maison des Anciens Remèdes.
• Sunday 29 November, 12 noon: “Saga Salsa”, a show by the company Qui e Ora, followed by a shared lunch.

Fifth weekend, closing

• Saturday 5 December: “Zazà con la banda in testa”, a theatre and music project by Roberta Lidia De Stefano, inspired by singer Gabriella Ferri.
• Sunday 6 December, 11 am: “A tutta natura” workshop with the Maison des Anciens Remèdes (herbal teas, bath products, herb salt…).

Practical information

• Venue: Maison des Artistes de Bard (MAB), Bard.
• Dates: 10 October to 6 December 2026, five weekends.
• Price: free entry, limited places.
• Booking: required for some events, by email at biglietteria@maisondesartistebard.it or on +39 338 229 0726.
• Accessibility: shuttle for people with disabilities on request, while places last.

The festival is promoted by the municipality of Bard and run by the theatre company Palinodie, with funding from the Italian Ministry of Tourism.

Source: AostaSera.