The world premiere of Nicola Piovani’s “Missa Pro Pace”—performed on July 18 at the San Bernardino Staircase in L’Aquila in front of 1,600 people—is coming to television. RAI 5 will broadcast the concert on Thursday, July 23, at 9:19 p.m.,…
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., at the Scalinata di San Bernardino in L’Aquila, one of the year’s most significant musical events will take place: the world premiere of “Missa Pro Pace” for soloists, narrator, choir, and orchestra…
The 2,000 faces of the residents of L’Aquila and the areas affected by the 2009 earthquake come together in Piazza Duomo. From July 11 to 15, 2026, the grand finale installation of “Inside Out – The People’s Art Project by…
Roberto Bolle stars in five choreographic works alongside the leading dancers of some of the world’s most prestigious companies The “Roberto Bolle and Friends” Gala, inaugurating I Cantieri dell’Immaginario 2026 on Saturday, July 4th, is just around the corner …
L’Aquila has a new app. It’s called “Quarti di Rinascita” and is a digital tool designed for residents and visitors who want to discover—or rediscover—L’Aquila’s historic center through geolocated tours, multimedia content, augmented reality, and a rewards system. Sponsored by…
On the 100th anniversary of Fabio Mauri’s birth, the City of L’Aquila and MAXXI present the most anticipated exhibition of fall 2026: “Fabio Mauri. The L’Aquila Years,” curated by Maurizio Cattelan and Marta Papini. From September 26, 2026, to January…
From June 27 to September 27, 2026, the City of L’Aquila and the National Museum of Abruzzo will present one of the most important artistic events of the year in Italy: Raphael’s *Visitation*—a work commissioned by a patron from L’Aquila…
In L’Aquila, research findings debunk a common misconception: young people in the inland areas of Abruzzo, Marche, and Umbria are deeply rooted in their communities, want to stay, and would be willing to invest there. But without skilled jobs, training,…
One of the world’s most famous Chinese artists blends into the Abruzzo landscape for the first time. From June 11 to 13, 2026, as part of the program for L’Aquila, Italian Capital of Culture, Liu Bolin brings “Beyond the Visible”…
The fourth edition of the Festival of Medieval Cities returns to the Parco del Castello in L’Aquila: four days of meetings, lectures, discussions, and performances on the theme “Peace and War: Walls and Bridges.” Among the guests are leading historians,…