Festival Artisti di Strada (Street Artists Festival) is a joyful open-air celebration of street art and performance, held each July in the lakeside town of Ascona, Switzerland. For three days, the picturesque streets and piazzas along Lake Maggiore fill with jugglers, acrobats, musicians, magicians, and clowns from around the world. The town becomes a living stage, where art, laughter, and spontaneity meet the charm of the Swiss-Italian Riviera. Blending Mediterranean flair, creativity, and community spirit, the Street Artists Festival in Ascona is a highlight of Ticino’s summer, enchanting visitors of all ages with its playful energy and seaside atmosphere.
DATES & TIMES
• Dates: Exact 2026 details not yet published—check official site nearer the date: Official site.
• Annual pattern: Weekend at the end of August or early September (2024 ran 31 August–1 September; 2025 edition cancelled) — see the Official site.
• The exact timetable publishes annually; follow updates and daily schedules on the festival Programme page when released.
LOCATION
• Area: Historic centre of Aosta (performances across streets and squares).
• Map: Piazza Emile Chanoux, 11100 Aosta — Open in Google Maps.
• Organiser: Valle d’Aosta Spettacoli — contacts listed on the Contacts page.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free entry: Performances are free to watch in the city centre; artists collect tips at the end — noted on the regional tourism listing LoveVDA.
GOOD TO KNOW
• What to expect: Clowns, jugglers, acrobats, musicians and more in multiple pitches around the old town — overview on LoveVDA.
• Weather: Outdoor shows proceed weather‑permitting; last‑minute changes are posted by the organiser on the Official site and social channels.
• Note: 2025 edition cancelled per the organiser; check back for 2026 confirmation on the Official site.
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