BE LIKE BUSCA EVENTS
Cultural events
and activities
Busca is a lively town where cultural events and festivals set the pace of city life. Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and artistic events enrich the local scene, making it an attractive destination for those seeking authentic experiences.
Busca in celebration: tradition, art and culture
Local festivals, events and celebrations are key opportunities for social and cultural interaction, strengthening a sense of belonging to the town and celebrating local traditions. At such times, the whole town is in a festive mood!
Theatre season
The theatre season at the Teatro Civico in Busca is organised by Santibriganti Teatro and features a joint programme with the municipal theatres in Caraglio and Dronero. This takes the form of the 2025–2026 theatre season, entitled ‘Soffia nel vento’, running from October until May 2026. This major project is realised with the support of the municipalities of Caraglio, Busca and Dronero, the CRC Foundation and the Piedmont Region, in collaboration with the Torino Fringe Festival, In-Box Verde, ARCI, Terres, Teatranza and the Comitato Emergenza Cultura. For information on the theatre season, please visit: https://www.santibriganti.it/stagioneteatrale2526soffianelvento
Film Festivals and the PAM Award
In Busca, cinema plays a vital role through a series of film festivals that enrich the cultural life of the community. These events, organised at the Lux cinema by the Méliès Film Club, offer a unique opportunity to discover works by established directors and emerging talents. Every year, the Méliès Film Club, in collaboration with the Town Council, presents the Città di Busca Alpi del Mare Film Award. This prestigious award, established in 2017 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Busco Cinema-Theatre and presented annually, honours leading figures from the world of cinema who have distinguished themselves through successful careers and influential artistic collaborations. Giuseppe Battiston was the first to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017, followed by Margherita Buy in 2018, Claudio Bisio in 2019 and, after the COVID years, Silvio Orlando in 2022, Pupi Avati in 2023 and Claudia Gerini in 2024. For information on cinema listings, please visit the website: https://cinemaluxbusca.it/
“Musicaè” International Concert Festival
The international concert series “Musicaè”, now in its 22nd season in 2026, is organised by the cultural association “Amici della Musica di Busca” with the support of the CRC Foundation, the Municipality of Busca, the Piedmont Region, Sedamyl, the CRT Foundation, Banca di Caraglio, the CRSaluzzo Foundation, BIM, Cassa di Risparmio di Savigliano; under the patronage of Alpstream, the Town of Busca and the Municipalities of Cavallermaggiore, Dronero, Prazzo, Racconigi, Villafalletto, Vottignasco and Provillar.
Meet the Author at the Library
The "Meet the Author at the Library" series, organised by the municipal library in collaboration with the City’s Department of Culture, brings many high-profile authors of great interest to readers to Busca. The promotion of the town’s cultural offering is also reflected in the choice of venues, which varies depending on the time of year and the type of book being presented to the public.
Fitwalking of the Heart
Sunday 20 September 2026 sees the return of the Busca Charity Fitwalking event; an occasion that combines fun with generosity. Organised by the Fitwalking Committee in partnership with the Town of Busca, the event involves a large number of organisations coming together to ensure an enjoyable day dedicated to sport, health, the environment and solidarity.
Festival Carte da Decifrare (“Cards to decipher”)
The Carte da Decifrare Festival is a fascinating journey into the world of literature, music and the visual arts, brought to life in Busca. This event, which skilfully blends words and music, invites authors, musicians and artists to explore and reinterpret the relationship between text and sound, creating unique and engaging artistic experiences. Carte da Decifrare is not just a festival, but a creative workshop where the written word and music intertwine in a continuous dialogue, capable of surprising and inspiring the audience. For further information about the event, please visit the website: https://fondazioneartea.org/
Mirabilia International Circus & Performing Arts Festival
The Mirabilia Festival is an internationally renowned arts and entertainment event that transforms the town of Busca into an open-air stage. Every year, this unique festival brings an extraordinary selection of contemporary circus, dance, street theatre and performing arts to the heart of Piedmont, featuring artists from all over the world. The squares, streets and historic sites of Busca come alive with breathtaking performances, drawing in spectators of all ages for a magical and immersive experience.
Busca Carneval week
The ‘Amici del Carlevè ‘d Busca’ association and the Town of Busca are celebrating the 71st edition of the ‘Carlevé ‘d Busca’ from 23 to 25 January 2026 with evenings of music and dancing, activities for children and a parade of allegorical floats. The masks will take centre stage during the three days of festivities! Micun and Micunetta are the masks of the Busca carnival, linked to the tradition of bread. The idea came from two local youths, Reno Masoero and Giuseppe Fassino, who in 1955 decided to invent two local masks. The name derives, in fact, from the shape of a typical Piedmontese bread: the “micun”, a male character, and his lady companion, the “micunetta”. The first two residents of Busca to portray the local masks were Lucia Daniele and Luigi Berardo. Many other residents subsequently carried on the local tradition.
Local festivals
During the spring and summer months, numerous patron saint festivals are occasions of great significance for the community of Busca and its hamlets: not only for their religious significance, but also as opportunities to come together and celebrate local traditions.
Feast of the Madonnina (“Our Lady”)
At the beginning of August, the feast of the Madonnina, the city’s patron saint, is celebrated: it commemorates the significant event of 1745, when Mary’s miraculous intervention, in response to the people’s prayers, saved the city from the raging rinderpest and, subsequently, from the ravages of war. Since 1755, the Madonnina festivities have been celebrated every year on the first Sunday in August with great solemnity and a large gathering of people in the church and the square, offering their prayers.
Feast of St Luigi
St Luigi is celebrated in Busca every year on the first Sunday in July.
Summer
16/09 - 19/09
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Being part of life in Busca means sharing a passion for the little things, rediscovering the joy of connecting with nature, art, culture and local traditions. Be like Busca: discover, explore and let yourself be surprised.
