One of the most famous paintings of the Italian Renaissance is joining the permanent collection of the National Museum of Abruzzo. On June 8, 2026, as part of L’Aquila’s designation as Italian Capital of Culture, the MuNDA will host the…
Starting June 4, 2026, as part of the “L’Aquila, Italian Capital of Culture” program, the renowned international participatory public art project by French artist JR will get underway in L’Aquila and throughout the earthquake-affected region. More than 2,000 citizens will…
Art, culture, the economy, and the community come together in L’Aquila for two days of collaborative work. On May 29 and 30, 2026, as part of the program for L’Aquila, Italian Capital of Culture, the Pistoletto Cittadellarte Foundation will bring…
A grand collective performance winds its way through the heart of L’Aquila. On June 7, 2026, as part of the program for L’Aquila, Italian Capital of Culture, SOND – The School of Narrative Dance, founded by artist Marinella Senatore, will…
A special stamp issue featuring the official logo of L’Aquila 2026 was unveiled at Palazzo Margherita. Mayor Biondi said, “This is an important sign of institutional recognition for our city.” L’Aquila, Italy’s 2026 Capital of Culture, has reached a new,…
The participatory co-design initiative promoted by the City of L’Aquila and coordinated by the USRC came to a close at the Teatro San Filippo. It was a journey through contemporary art, memory, and urban regeneration aimed at transforming the inner…
The HABITAT project is in full swing, featuring one of the most eclectic voices in Italian design. From May 22 to 24, residents are invited to Palazzo ONMI to co-create a permanent work of art that will be donated to…
A special edition, in the year that L’Aquila is the Italian Capital of Culture, which kicks off with a focus on international artistic excellence. The 2026 edition will kick off on Saturday, July 4, with étoile Roberto Bolle and his“Roberto…
On July 4, 2026, the San Bernardino Steps will host the “Roberto Bolle and Friends” gala for the first time in Abruzzo. A once-in-a-lifetime event that officially kicks off the Cantieri dell’Immaginario festival in the heart of Italy’s Capital of…
From May 16 to June 20, the Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d’Ocre Foundation is hosting an extraordinary journey into the essence of Japanese art. This project combines Eastern sensibilities with the history of L’Aquila, celebrating the ability to start anew…