Lonato del Garda is preparing to host the thirteenth edition of **Lonato in Festival**, an event that this year presents a renewed format. From **Lake Garda** comes the news of a significant change aimed at elevating the quality of the artistic offering, focusing on a single prestigious company for the three evenings of the festival, from August 8 to 10, 2025. The choice has fallen on MagdaClan, one of the most acclaimed contemporary circus troupes in Italy and recognized internationally. This evolution reflects the desire to meet the expectations of an increasingly discerning audience, consolidating the cultural and artistic identity of the festival. The event will take place in the picturesque setting of the Parco della Rocca di Lonato, a national monument and imposing fortress in northern Italy, providing a unique stage for the performances.
### MagdaClan: An Evolving Artistic Collective
With around fifteen years of activity, MagdaClan stands out as a dynamic collective, composed of about twenty individuals including acrobats, musicians, and entertainment professionals. Their mission is to spread the wonder of new circus through a blend of passion, professionalism, and generosity. The company is appreciated by both critics and audiences for its innovative artistic research and the high level of professionalism among its members. MagdaClan’s projects receive support from significant entities, including the Ministry of Culture and the Piedmont Region.
### “ECCEZIONE n. 24”: A Journey into Contemporary Circus
In Lonato del Garda, MagdaClan will present **”ECCEZIONE n. 24,”** part of a triptych of contemporary circus that invites the audience to explore the poetic universe of the company. This show, designed with a modular format, adapts to the hosting context and aims to offer a fresh, refined performance accessible to a broad audience, including younger viewers. Each performance of “ECCEZIONE” is a unique experience, where the alternating of artists and the combination of acrobatics with original live music make every evening exceptional. The show is conceived to engage even newcomers to the art of contemporary circus, guiding them to discover its many facets.
### From Everyday Life to Acrobatic Exaltation
The narrative of “ECCEZIONE n. 24” unfolds through three distinct acts. The beginning is entrusted to an everyday gesture: the preparation of a coffee, a welcoming ritual transformed into a surprising domino-effect machine that playfully interacts with the laws of physics. The second act pays homage to the circus and its art of balance. The conclusion, the third act, is a musical crescendo with techno-Arab atmospheres, where all the artists come together in a collective acrobatic moment that fills the stage with sounds and movements.
### Performers and Practical Information
On the stage of the Rocca di Lonato del Garda, four acrobats and four musicians will perform, presenting acts of acrobatics, free-scale balancing, aerial acrobatics, and Roue Cyr, enriched by impactful musical moments. The show will start at 9:30 PM. Ticket prices are €10 for adults and €5 for children aged 4 to 14. For further details, you can contact the Ugo Da Como Foundation at the Rocca di Lonato del Garda at the number 030 9130060 or visit the websites www.roccadilonato.it and www.lonatoinfestival.it.
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