Tones Teatro Natura in the Ossola Valley (I)

Sphera is an interdisciplinary initiator focussing on the promotion of visionary contemporary ideas and the shaping of future lifestyles. This takes place at the interface of art, culture, science and nature. A transformation project that recognises that what is considered ‘beautiful’ today must be inextricably linked to sustainability, inclusion and ecology.

Sphera's Saturday night unleashes a tremendous energy with the comedy of "forced sustainability advocate" Fill Pill, who, with his critical approach, aims to transform anger over current crises into conscious energy, using laughter to address the complexities of our time. 

A special highlight will be the performance of the internationally renowned CM Orchestra and Tony Hadley, the former frontman of the legendary band Spandau Ballet. With his unmistakable presence and famous hits from the 80s, he will ensure an unforgettable experience.

Nextones is one of Europe's leading festivals in the field of digital and electronic music. International artists present live performances, DJ sets and audio/video shows. The festival, which lasts a week, is characterised by innovation and productions specially designed for this location.

Giuseppe Verdi's opera as you've never experienced it before. An immersive four-dimensional installation transforms this masterpiece into a total experience, set in the heart of ancient Egypt, amid temples, deserts, and sacred visions.

Mountain Sound Festival - The Made in Ossola festival comes to Tones Teatro Natura and brings sounds ranging from psychedelic and krautrock to shoegaze and post-punk. An opportunity to celebrate the summer with friends.

Ossola in Jazz returns to the stage of Tones Teatro Natura, which for the occasion transforms into a true jazz club. With a rich and varied program, where classical concerts alternate with cross-cultural and electronic offerings, big names from the national jazz scene meet new talents, creating a sonic journey that explores new musical trajectories and the infinite facets of an ever-evolving genre.

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When theatres around the world had to close due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, an open-air stone theatre was built in the middle of the mountains of the Ossola Valley, in the former quarry of Oira. Tones Teatro Natura stands for culture and regionality and pursues a bold vision to create a better, more sustainable future. 

Oira is a small hamlet in the municipality of Crevoladossola and is surrounded by forests, terraced vineyards and ancient stone villages. The surrounding landscape bears witness to the history of this region, which is closely linked to stone quarrying and its processing. Thanks to extensive environmental restoration, the former industrial site of Cava Roncino is now Tone's Teatro Natura, a multifunctional space dedicated to the performing arts, human well-being, training and the exchange of knowledge.

With the RegioExpress Bern–Spiez–Kandersteg–Brig–Domodossola you travel comfortably from Bern direct to Domodossola. From the station, you can take a Comazzi bus to Oira (stop: Oira Stazione).

The return journey is by bus from Oira back to Domodossola station.