Triora Halloween

The well-known town of witches celebrates its most famous festival with a rich programme on 31 October and 1 November, a day that for years has been dedicated to a family feast. The programme of events is varied and is free of charge as per tradition. There are many activities, from a night concert to the travelling theatre, with the ever-present market and plenty of food. New this year is a literary salon where horror-themed books will be presented, and various workshops, also themed. Parking spaces in the vicinity of the village assisted by the shuttle service.

Halloween Programme 2024

Thursday 31 October

• 10:30 am – Market opening
• 2:00 pm – Animation with birds of prey in the Market Square by the Terra di Confine Association
• 2:30 pm – Workshop on ritualised candles by the Temple of Aradia at its stand
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm – Conference “Mediumship and Vision: Esotericism, Madness, Psychology and Neuroscience compared” by Madame Mabel at the Civic Museum, Palazzo Stella
• 4:00 – 6:00 pm – Debate led by writer and journalist Francesco Basso at the Salotto Letterario
• 4:00 pm – Table on Witchcraft with Giovanni Borrello, author of ‘Witches of Italy’, and Rita Nappi, author of ‘Sardinian Healers between Medicine, Magic and Inquisition
• 5:00 pm – Table on dark literature with A.B. Lundra and Strani Aeoni
• 4:30 – 6:30 pm – Free ballpoint drawing workshop with Davide Scianca at the Museo Civico, Palazzo Stella
• 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Conference “The Tarot: How is it possible to divine through symbols? Science and Esotericism Compared” by Madame Mabel at the Museo Civico, Palazzo Stella
• 6:30 pm – Opening celebration parade at the entrance with West Coast Drumline and the devil of the woods, Krampus
• 7:00 pm –Musical entertainment at the entrance with the Long Island band
• 7:30 pm – West Coast Drumline performance in Piazza Tommaso Reggio
• 8:00 pm – First departure of the travelling theatre ‘And they all lived happily ever after… or almost!’ by Matti per Gioco in Piazza Tommaso Reggio
• 8:30 pm – Second start of the travelling theatre ‘And they all lived happily ever after… or almost!’ by Matti per Gioco in Piazza Tommaso Reggio
• 9:30 pm – Performance C.R.E.A.T.I.V.A. Ritual dedicated to the Sacred Feminine by and with La Poetessa di Fuoco in Piazza Tommaso Reggio
• 10:30 pm – Opening of the Sacred Circle and Samhain Celebration at the castle by the Association Gatta ci cova
• 10:30 pm – Lighting of the bonfire and live music with the bands Roommates and The Crimson Ghost in Piazza Tommaso Reggio

Friday 1 November

• 10:30 am – Market opening
• 11:00 am – ‘The Witch Tells’, a fire show and more to scare and inspire at the Salotto Letterario
• 12 noon – Presentation of the book ‘Vedo Ombre’ by Diego Gabriele conducted by Dr Paola La Corte at the Salotto Letterario
• 2:00 pm – “Who is Rutterwig?” by the Talea Association in Piazza Tommaso Reggio: readings, music and workshops for children
• 2:00 pm – Animation with birds of prey in the Market Square by the Terra di Confine Association
• 3:00 pm – Show “The Dressmaker and the Novice” written and directed by Davide Nizza at the Cabotina
• 3:00 pm – Replica of ‘La strega racconta’ at the Salotto Letterario
• 4:00 pm – Presentation of the book ‘LUProcess’ with Ginevra Van Deflor, hosted by Paola La Corte at the Salotto Letterario
• 4:00 pm – Preparation of Rutterwig masks by the Talea Association in Piazza Tommaso Reggio: workshops for children and meeting with the professor of Gufology
• 4:00 pm – Replica of the play ‘The Dressmaker and the Novice’ at the Cabotina
• 5:00 pm – Conference ‘The Origins of Incense’ by the Wandering Merchant at the Salotto Letterario
• 5:00 pm – Explosion of the spell of laughter: rally and parade by the Talea Association in Piazza Tommaso Reggio
• 5:30 pm – Second repeat of the show ‘The Dressmaker and the Novice’ at the Cabotina

During the event, it will be possible to visit the temporary exhibition ‘Tarot of Disorder: the path of Diego Gabriele between cards and witchcraft‘ at the Civic Museum in Palazzo Stella, while the works of sculptor Davide Scianca will be hosted in Triora’s historical centre.