Awards Ceremony The Gioacchino Volpe Section is dedicated to identifying a previously published literary work capable of making a significant contribution to the dissemination and evolution of topics of cultural interest and which, preferably, examines a historical theme dating from after 1789; The Panfilo Gentile Section, dedicated to political non-fiction; The Stefano Vespa Section, dedicated…

The “Giovanni Tantillo” Library offers reading sessions at schools where fairy tales adapted into animated films are read aloud, enhancing the reading experience with sounds and animated images. This initiative is sponsored by the Ministry of Education, through the General Directorate for Students, as well as by the Ministry of Culture and the Center for…

The School of Performing Arts and Crafts aims to become a permanent educational center capable of providing tools to support the careers of talented young people, with high-quality instructors who have practical experience in the field, identifying and developing skills and aptitudes to train the new leaders of future cultural seasons—starting with introductory courses, including…

The seventh art serves to commemorate both the social, economic, and political achievements and the discrimination and violence that women have faced—and continue to face—all over the world. Schools will participate in a film screening and content-based learning session with a film expert to reflect together on the fight against discrimination and violence, the right…

The School of Performing Arts and Crafts aims to become a permanent study center capable of providing useful tools for the careers of talented young people with high-quality teachers and hands-on work experiences, differentiating skills and aptitudes to train the new protagonists of upcoming cultural seasons, starting from basic introductory courses, including teaching for the…

The “La Lanterna Magica” Film Institute of L’Aquila intends to commemorate the Great Poet, as it does every year, on the day dedicated to him, with an initiative for middle and high schools, thanks to the collaboration of the Provincial Education Office of Abruzzo. A film analysis by Martina Orlando, film professor and film restorer,…

To mark the special reopening of the cultural complex, a series of guided tours will be offered to explore the history, architecture, and secrets of one of L’Aquila’s most beloved Baroque gems. After years of anticipation and meticulous restoration work, the San Filippo Neri Theater is finally reopening its doors to the public. To celebrate…

The School of Performing Arts and Crafts is the place where passion becomes a profession through ongoing educational commitment. As a permanent educational institution, we offer comprehensive study programs designed to train the professionals who will bring the next cultural seasons to life. Whether in Show Design, Sound Engineering, Stage Technology, or Production Marketing, the…

Italy’s inland regions are often described as “vulnerable,” yet they hold extraordinary potential for the country’s economic, social, and cultural revitalization. Part of the official program for L’Aquila, Italian Capital of Culture 2026, this event explores how to transform these regions into thriving communities and premier destinations, from hiking trails to cinematic storytelling. Organized by…

L’Aquila is hosting the national conference “From Private Cultural Heritage to Regional Development – Prospects and Opportunities for Young People,” an initiative promoted by the City of L’Aquila andthe Association of Italian Historic Homes (ADSI) as part of the official program for L’Aquila, Italian Capital of Culture 2026. The conference is organized in collaboration with…