About the exhibition

AUTOMOBILI. UN DISCO. is an exhibition at the National Automobile Museum (MAUTO) in Turin that connects music, social history and automotive heritage. Inspired by the album conceived by Lucio Dalla and Roberto Roversi, the show develops a narrative space made of sounds, images and period objects. The exhibition runs from 13 May to 20 September 2026 and proposes a critical reading of mobility-related changes in 20th-century Italy.

What to expect

• Archival materials: notebooks, letters, theater posters and SIAE documents that trace the creative process behind the album.
• Audiovisual content: vintage recordings and television excerpts that place the work in its cultural and political context.
• Historic vehicles: cars on display that illustrate different images of the automobile in Italy, from racing myths to everyday motorization.

Key highlights

• A narrative that goes beyond technological progress to explore themes such as alienation, consumption and urban transformation.
• The inclusion of unreleased tracks that shed light on the original conception of the musical work.
• Two emblematic cars: the 1932 Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3, representing the epic of racing, and the 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina 4-seater, emblematic of mass motorization.

Why visit

The exhibition provides an original vantage point to read the relationship between music, society and technology. It appeals to music lovers, cultural researchers and museum audiences interested in displays that combine sound, documentary materials and tangible artifacts.

Practical information

Period: 13 May - 20 September 2026
Venue: National Automobile Museum (MAUTO), Corso Unità d'Italia 40, Turin
Visitor tips: allow 60–90 minutes to listen to audio content and consult archival materials; the show pairs audio-visual stations with physical exhibits, so plan time for both.

Location

Address: Corso Unità d'Italia, 40 — 10126 Turin, Italy. Check the museum's official channels for opening hours and access rules before visiting.