BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//L'Aquila Capitale italiana della Cultura 2026 - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for L'Aquila Capitale italiana della Cultura 2026 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Rome BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261029T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261029T233000 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260115T112547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T112547Z UID:6239-1793307600-1793316600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Oscar-Worthy Italians: Screening of "Romeo and Juliet" DESCRIPTION:Best Cinematography Award to Pasqualino de Santis—*Romeo and Juliet*\, 1968\, directed by Franco Zeffirelli. \nA retrospective celebrating the talent and mastery of Italian professionals who have made significant contributions to world cinema by winning Oscars. This retrospective highlights key figures in Italian cinema—not only directors\, but also actors\, screenwriters\, cinematographers\, editors\, and costume designers—whose work has enriched international productions. Through a selection of films representing the best of Italian cinema\, the initiative explores how Italian craftsmanship and creativity form the foundation of works that have left their mark on the history of global cinema\, continuing to inspire and captivate even new generations of filmmakers. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/oscar-worthy-italians-screening-of-romeo-and-juliet/ LOCATION:Movieplex Multiplex – L’Aquila\, 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cineteca-in-sala.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260115T111141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T111141Z UID:6215-1793059200-1793145599@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:World Audiovisual Heritage Day DESCRIPTION:The “La Lanterna Magica” Film Institute of L’Aquila is celebrating World Audiovisual Heritage Day\, proclaimed by the UNESCO General Conference with the aim of raising public awareness of the value of audiovisual documentary heritage.\nA film analysis by Martina Orlando\, film professor and film restorer\, streaming on our YouTube channel. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/world-audiovisual-heritage-day/ LOCATION:Live Stream CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/patrimonio-audiovisivo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251216T104643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T104643Z UID:6474-1792886400-1792972799@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Cultural Residences DESCRIPTION:The project—which cannot be separated from the promotion of the city’s incredibly rich private heritage\, viewed not as a one-off initiative but as part of a comprehensive vision—aims to create a physical and programmatic “platform” for the enjoyment\, understanding\, promotion\, and the ideal revitalization of L’Aquila’s historic palaces through special open houses and related events. The sites are\, in general\, the historic palaces and residences of L’Aquila\, including: Palazzo De Nardis\, the Oratory of Sant’Antonio dei Cavalieri de Nardis\, Palazzo Pica Alfieri\, Palazzo Dragonetti\, Casino Branconio\, Palazzo Alessandri–Natellis\, Palazzo Carli-Benedetti\, Palazzo Fiore\, Palazzo Chiarizia\, Palazzo Bonanni-Cipolloni\, Palazzo Lucentini Bonanni\, Palazzo Cappa\, and Palazzo Rivera. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/cultural-residences-2/ LOCATION:Historic Center of L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/palazzi-aperti-25-ottobre.png ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261022T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261022T170000 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251218T090950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T090950Z UID:6022-1792688400-1792688400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music to Shape: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers - Massimo Fusillo: Melodrama and Cinema DESCRIPTION:The “Musica Per-Formare” Project of the “Bonaventura Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila presents a series of educational events in which renowned speakers will explore the relationship between literature and music and\, more generally\, the intersection of music and other disciplines\, in keeping with the principles of multidisciplinarity and L’Aquila’s status as a “Multiverse City.”\nThere will also be presentations focusing on the relationship between music and humanity in relation to new technologies and artificial intelligence.\nThe “Musica Per-Formare” events\, spread throughout 2026\, will constitute a comprehensive educational program for the public.\nThe events will take place at the Laboratorio Culturale in Palazzo Di Paola\, located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, 95—the headquarters of the “Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila—in the city’s historic center\, beginning at 5:00 p.m. They will be livestreamed on dedicated platforms to allow for the widest possible participation. \nFREE ADMISSION URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-to-shape-dialogues-between-sounds-words-and-new-cultural-frontiers-massimo-fusillo-melodrama-and-cinema/ LOCATION:Palazzo di Paola Cultural Workshop\, 95 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/musica-per-formare.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251216T084258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T084258Z UID:6450-1792195200-1792281599@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:School of Performing Arts and Crafts DESCRIPTION:Investing in one’s talent requires consistency and a structured approach: that is why the School of Performing Arts and Crafts offers a comprehensive and diverse curriculum. The program is structured as a career path that nurtures individual interests\, offering specializations in four pillars of the creative industry: Organization and Production\, Show Design\, Professional Sound Engineering\, and Stage Mechanics. From foundational training to technical excellence\, the goal is to provide a high-level qualification through consistent\, top-quality instruction. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nhttps://teatrostabile.abruzzo.it/ URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/school-of-performing-arts-and-crafts-8/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/TSA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260115T103342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T103342Z UID:6643-1792108800-1792195199@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:World Food Day DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating the anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations\, commonly known as the FAO\, which was established in Québec on October 16\, 1945. Schools\, participating thanks to the collaboration of the Abruzzo Provincial School Office\, will reflect on the topic by watching a film followed by an in-depth discussion led by an expert. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/world-food-day/ LOCATION:Live Stream CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2025-12-23-alle-10.05.43.png ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261015T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261015T233000 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260115T101158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T101158Z UID:6639-1792098000-1792107000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Oscar-Worthy Italians: Screening of "Casa Howard" DESCRIPTION:Best Art Direction Award to Luciana Arrighi—*Howard’s End*\, 1992\, directed by James Ivory \nA retrospective celebrating the talent and mastery of Italian professionals who have made significant contributions to world cinema by winning Oscars. This retrospective highlights key figures in Italian cinema—not only directors\, but also actors\, screenwriters\, cinematographers\, editors\, and costume designers—whose work has enriched international productions. Through a selection of films representing the best of Italian cinema\, the initiative explores how Italian craftsmanship and creativity form the foundation of works that have left their mark on the history of global cinema\, continuing to inspire and captivate even new generations of filmmakers. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/oscar-worthy-italians-screening-of-casa-howard/ LOCATION:Movieplex Multiplex – L’Aquila\, 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cineteca-in-sala.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251215T111622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T111622Z UID:6443-1792022400-1792108799@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:A Glimmer in the Shadows. Art\, Underground Life\, Crossings: Press Conference DESCRIPTION:The project features an exhibition of works by a selection of students from the Academy of Fine Arts in L’Aquila\, accompanied by a series of temporary events. It is a group exhibition that is diverse and heterogeneous in terms of the media and artistic languages used. The project will make use of existing on-site structures\, but will also feature light and/or sound installations to complement the existing infrastructure. The aim is to revitalize the site while also highlighting its distinctive characteristics—both perceptual and symbolic—which define it due to its topographical location and morphological structure. Side events are planned\, such as musical evenings\, book presentations\, and film screenings. Each of these will be organized in collaboration with local entities (individuals\, associations\, bookstores\, etc.) in the city. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/a-glimmer-in-the-shadows-art-underground-life-crossings-press-conference/ LOCATION:Theater of the Academy of Fine Arts\, 6b Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila CATEGORIES:exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ABAQ-Fotografia-03.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Academy of Fine Arts - Abaq":MAILTO:protocollo@abaq.ite END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261013T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261013T170000 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251218T090742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T090742Z UID:6486-1791910800-1791910800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music to Shape: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers - Jacopo Purificati Artificial Intelligence: How AI Is (Already) Transforming Our Lives DESCRIPTION:The “Musica Per-Formare” Project of the “Bonaventura Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila presents a series of educational events in which renowned speakers will explore the relationship between literature and music and\, more generally\, the intersection of music and other disciplines\, in keeping with the principles of multidisciplinarity and L’Aquila’s status as a “Multiverse City.”\nThere will also be presentations focusing on the relationship between music and humanity in relation to new technologies and artificial intelligence.\nThe “Musica Per-Formare” events\, spread throughout 2026\, will constitute a comprehensive educational program for the public.\nThe events will take place at the Laboratorio Culturale in Palazzo Di Paola\, located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, 95—the headquarters of the “Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila—in the city’s historic center\, beginning at 5:00 p.m. They will be livestreamed on dedicated platforms to allow for the widest possible participation. \nFREE ADMISSION URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-to-shape-dialogues-between-sounds-words-and-new-cultural-frontiers-jacopo-purificati-artificial-intelligence-how-ai-is-already-transforming-our-lives/ LOCATION:Palazzo di Paola Cultural Workshop\, 95 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/musica-per-formare-13-ottobre.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260115T095721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T095721Z UID:6636-1791849600-1791935999@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:International Day for Natural Disaster Risk Reduction DESCRIPTION:This day celebrates the ways in which people and communities are reducing their exposure to natural disasters\, raising awareness about the importance of mitigating such risks. We will guide young students through a process of reflection and discussion\, beginning with a film and followed by an in-depth analysis by an expert. In collaboration with the Provincial Education Office of Abruzzo. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/international-day-for-natural-disaster-risk-reduction/ LOCATION:Live Stream CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/disastri-naturali-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251201T085634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T085634Z UID:7042-1791158400-1791763199@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:AquilARTHE: International Art Therapy Week DESCRIPTION:Events\, initiatives\, and art therapy workshops open to the public and led by students\, interns\, alumni\, and faculty members URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/aquilarthe-international-art-therapy-week/ LOCATION:ONMI Building (Former Daycare Center)\, Duca degli Abruzzi Avenue\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/conservatorio-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CA. Casella%E2%80%9D Conservatory of Music":MAILTO:studenti@consaq.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251201T090714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T090931Z UID:7046-1791158400-1791676799@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:AquilARTHE: International Music Therapy Conference DESCRIPTION:The conference will feature national and international experts\, with the aim of exploring topics related to training\, clinical practice\, and research in music therapy (and art therapy) through keynote speeches\, roundtable discussions\, and activities open to the public. This will be an important opportunity for dialogue among institutions\, researchers\, and the community to highlight the role of art therapies in culture and health within the region. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/aquilarthe-international-music-therapy-conference/ LOCATION:AQ CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/laquilarthe.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CA. Casella%E2%80%9D Conservatory of Music":MAILTO:studenti@consaq.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261002T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261002T210000 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260722T134828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T134828Z UID:7089-1790974800-1790974800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Dream / Sleep | Concert DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the project *Sogno / Sonno by the Xplosiva association reaches its conclusion with a public presentation of the composition and performance resulting from the artist-in-residence program conducted in collaboration with the “Alfredo Casella” State Conservatory of Music in L’Aquila. \nOn stage: Francesco Fantini\, Tomat\, and Canva6 —three of the most original voices on the Italian and international experimental and contemporary music scene—present to the audience in L’Aquila the result of a week of collective creation: a sound performance that explores the threshold between wakefulness and dreams\, between silence and sound\, and between the individual dimension and shared space. A unique and once-in-a-lifetime event\, in which the artistic process opens up to the city and the audience becomes both a witness to and a part of a profound and transformative listening experience. The evening is part of the vision of Sogno / Sonno\, a project that\, since its inception\, has explored the reappropriation of urban spaces through special formats and innovative ways of experiencing them. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/dream-sleep-concert/ LOCATION:“Shigeru Ban” Conservatory Auditorium\, 7 Francesco Savini Street\, L'Aquila\, L'Aquila\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/C2C26_sogno_sonno_evento.png ORGANIZER;CN="Xplosiva Aps Situation":MAILTO:hello@xplosiva.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261001T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261001T233000 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260115T092756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T092756Z UID:6633-1790888400-1790897400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Oscar-Worthy Italians: Screening of "Cyrano de Bergerac" DESCRIPTION:Best Costume Design Award to Francesca Squarciapino — *Cyrano de Bergerac*\, 1991\, directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau. \nA retrospective celebrating the talent and mastery of Italian professionals who have made significant contributions to world cinema by winning Oscars. This retrospective highlights key figures in Italian cinema—not only directors\, but also actors\, screenwriters\, cinematographers\, editors\, and costume designers—whose work has enriched international productions. Through a selection of films representing the best of Italian cinema\, the initiative explores how Italian craftsmanship and creativity form the foundation of works that have left their mark on the history of global cinema\, continuing to inspire and captivate even new generations of filmmakers. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/oscar-worthy-italians-screening-of-cyrano-de-bergerac/ LOCATION:Movieplex Multiplex – L’Aquila\, 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cineteca-in-sala.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260929T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260929T170000 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251218T090346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T090346Z UID:6483-1790701200-1790701200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music as Performance: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers - Luca Zenobi *Diabolus in Musica*: Thomas Mann’s *Doctor Faustus* DESCRIPTION:The “Musica Per-Formare” Project of the “Bonaventura Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila presents a series of educational events in which renowned speakers will explore the relationship between literature and music and\, more generally\, the intersection of music and other disciplines\, in keeping with the principles of multidisciplinarity and L’Aquila’s status as a “Multiverse City.”\nThere will also be presentations focusing on the relationship between music and humanity in relation to new technologies and artificial intelligence.\nThe “Musica Per-Formare” events\, spread throughout 2026\, will constitute a comprehensive educational program for the public.\nThe events will take place at the Laboratorio Culturale in Palazzo Di Paola\, located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, 95—the headquarters of the “Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila—in the city’s historic center\, beginning at 5:00 p.m. They will be livestreamed on dedicated platforms to allow for the widest possible participation. \nFREE ADMISSION URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-as-performance-dialogues-between-sounds-words-and-new-cultural-frontiers-luca-zenobi-diabolus-in-musica-thomas-manns-doctor-faustus/ LOCATION:Palazzo di Paola Cultural Workshop\, 95 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/musica-performare-luca-zenobi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260113T113618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T113618Z UID:6101-1790640000-1790726399@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:I Solisti Aquilani: Vittorio Antonellini International String Orchestra Conducting Competition DESCRIPTION:An internationally renowned music event dedicated to the memory of Vittorio Antonellini\, founder of the Solisti Aquilani\, ten years after his passing. The competition aims to discover and promote young conducting talents\, who will have the opportunity to perform before an international audience and a jury composed of leading figures in the music world\, chaired by Maestro Salvatore Accardo. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/i-solisti-aquilani-vittorio-antonellini-international-string-orchestra-conducting-competition/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/solisti-aquilani.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Aquilani Soloists":MAILTO:info@solistiaquilani.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251212T104716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T104716Z UID:6229-1790553600-1790985599@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Dream / Sleep | Artist-in-Residence Program with the "Alfredo Casella" Conservatory DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the project Sogno / Sonno by the Xplosiva association is hosting an artist residency in collaboration with the “Alfredo Casella” State Conservatory of Music in L’Aquila\, where contemporary musical languages\, sound experimentation\, and performance practices intertwine in a collective process of research and shared creation. \nLeading the project is Francesco Fantini\, a musician and sound designer with an international background—including the “G. Verdi” Conservatory in Turin\, the “G.F. Ghedini” in Cuneo\, and MIAM in Istanbul—known for his versatility across pop production\, collaborations with artists such as Annalisa\, and film scores\, including the soundtrack for Yuri Ancarani’s *The Challenge*\, which was presented at the Locarno Film Festival. Joining him are two internationally renowned artists: Tomat\, a musician from the spime.im collective\, who has performed at the Barbican in London and at the MUTEK and Ars Electronica festivals\, and whose soundtrack for *Mondocane* was featured at the Venice Film Festival; and Canva6\, whose work spans electronic music and the performing arts\, having performed at MACRO in Rome and the Triennale in Milan\, and who composed the soundtrack for *Eat the Night* at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival’s Quinzaine des Cinéastes. \nThe residency culminates in a public presentation open to the city\, serving as the concluding moment to share the creative process developed during the week-long residency. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/dream-sleep-artist-in-residence-program-with-the-alfredo-casella-conservatory/ LOCATION:“Shigeru Ban” Conservatory Auditorium\, 7 Francesco Savini Street\, L'Aquila\, L'Aquila\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/C2C26_sogno_sonno_residenza_a.png ORGANIZER;CN="Xplosiva Aps Situation":MAILTO:hello@xplosiva.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260115T090716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T090716Z UID:6189-1790467200-1790553599@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:European Heritage Days DESCRIPTION:This is a regular event organized in collaboration with the Archival Superintendence of Abruzzo and Molise\, based on the recognition of our Film Archive Center as a site of particularly significant cultural interest pursuant to Legislative Decree 42/2014\, as amended and supplemented. Meetings and screenings with schools focus on the concept of protecting artistic heritage\, beginning with motion picture film\, which Article 10 of the Code of Cultural Heritage and Landscape recognizes as a cultural asset of rare and valuable character once it has been declared to be of cultural interest. Schools are involved through the Provincial Education Office of Abruzzo. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/european-heritage-days/ LOCATION:Live Stream CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-15-alle-10.03.47.png ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251215T120522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T120522Z UID:6447-1790380800-1790467199@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:School of Performing Arts and Crafts DESCRIPTION:The goal of our school is to establish a permanent educational center that meets the demand for new skills in the live entertainment sector. The program is not limited to individual modules but is structured as a series of comprehensive training cycles dedicated to Show Design\, Sound Engineering\, Stage Technology\, and Management. Thanks to an exceptional faculty\, we guarantee a continuous educational progression that begins with very young students and extends to advanced training\, offering students a comprehensive overview of contemporary production and creative processes. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nhttps://teatrostabile.abruzzo.it/ URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/school-of-performing-arts-and-crafts-6/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/TSA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260722T100816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T074447Z UID:7085-1789862400-1791676799@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Little Garden of the Muses | Let's Sow Art\, 6th Edition DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the MuBAq – L’Aquila Children’s Museum presents *The Little Garden of the Muses – Mosaic Art for Shared Regeneration*\, an exhibition of mosaic works by artists from the Ravenna area\, curated by art critic Antonio Gasbarrini. \nThe project began as an *opus musivum* —a work of the Muses—with the aim of fostering the civic regeneration of an urban green space through the beauty of mosaic art. The mosaic works—a millennia-old art form rooted in the great Italian decorative tradition—interact with the surrounding natural environment\, transforming an urban green space into a place for contemplation and shared cultural engagement. The exhibition is part of the “L’Aquila 2026” vision\, which places the regeneration of public spaces and community participation at the heart of its cultural program\, restoring vibrant and beautiful places to the city. The opening will take place on August 10 at 6:00 p.m.; the exhibition will be open to the public through September 5. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/little-garden-of-the-muses-lets-sow-art-6th-edition/ LOCATION:Grove adjacent to Viale Ovidio\, Ovidio Avenue\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/grande-festa-al-mubaq.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mubaq - Children's Museum of L'Aquila":MAILTO:lea.contestabile@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251128T100836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T100836Z UID:6406-1788739200-1788825599@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:The Imaginary Eagle: Themed Workshops for Children DESCRIPTION:As part of the “L’Aquila Immaginaria” event\, there will be a day of themed workshops for children\, guided tours\, and film screenings. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-imaginary-eagle-themed-workshops-for-children/ LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater\, Via Rodolfo Volpe\, General Partnership\, L'Aquila\, Monticchio\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/abruzzimmaginarium.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Teatro Zeta Aps - Ets":MAILTO:teatrozeta@hotmail.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260113T112028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T112028Z UID:6628-1788652800-1788739199@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Jazz in L'Aquila DESCRIPTION:Collaboration with Jazz all’Aquila and MAXXI L’Aquila on a project that combines film and music\, through the work of students in the “Audiovisual Reporting” course URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/jazz-in-laquila/ LOCATION:AQ CATEGORIES:Cinema,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image0.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Experimental Center for Cinematography - Abruzzo Branch":MAILTO:laquila@fondazionecsc.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251210T111327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T111327Z UID:7059-1788652800-1788739199@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:The Jazz Orchestra I'd Like to See in L'Aquila – Notes in the Multiverse DESCRIPTION:A permanent\, inclusive music workshop designed to foster the growth of young people through jazz\, for students ages 10 to 18. A concert will also be held as part of the “Il Jazz Italiano per le Terre del Sisma” event. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-jazz-orchestra-id-like-to-see-in-laquila-notes-in-the-multiverse/ LOCATION:San Filippo Neri Theater\, 24 Piazza S. Filippo\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LOrchestra-Jazz-Che-Vorrei-LAquila.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Top Teatro Opera Project Association":MAILTO:associazionetop@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251128T100321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T100321Z UID:6178-1788652800-1788739199@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:L'Aquila Immaginaria: "The Little Mermaid: A Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy" DESCRIPTION:As part of the “L’Aquila Immaginaria” festival\, one of the most eagerly awaited events for families is coming up: “The Little Mermaid: A Laugh-Out-Loud Adventure\,” a lively theatrical production by Teatro Zeta. \nThe theater company reimagines the famous fairy tale with a comedic twist\, featuring hilarious characters\, a lively pace\, and a production designed to engage audiences of all ages. Through gags\, unexpected twists\, and moments of pure fantasy\, the audience will be taken on an entertaining journey into the protagonist’s underwater world. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/laquila-immaginaria-the-little-mermaid-a-laugh-out-loud-comedy/ LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater\, Via Rodolfo Volpe\, General Partnership\, L'Aquila\, Monticchio\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/abruzzimmaginarium.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Teatro Zeta Aps - Ets":MAILTO:teatrozeta@hotmail.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251128T095637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T095637Z UID:6402-1788566400-1788652799@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:L'Aquila Immaginaria: Pop Concert DESCRIPTION:As part of the “L’Aquila Immaginaria” initiative\, a pop concert featuring some of the biggest names in Italian music will be held. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/laquila-immaginaria-pop-concert/ LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater\, Via Rodolfo Volpe\, General Partnership\, L'Aquila\, Monticchio\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/abruzzimmaginarium.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Teatro Zeta Aps - Ets":MAILTO:teatrozeta@hotmail.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251128T094928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T094928Z UID:6399-1788480000-1788566399@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:The Imaginary Eagle: A Spectacular Show DESCRIPTION:A musical inspired by Disney cartoons\, featuring a live orchestra in collaboration with the “A. Casella” Conservatory of Music\, directed by Manuele Morgese. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-imaginary-eagle-a-spectacular-show/ LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater\, Via Rodolfo Volpe\, General Partnership\, L'Aquila\, Monticchio\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/abruzzimmaginarium.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Teatro Zeta Aps - Ets":MAILTO:teatrozeta@hotmail.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251128T094632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T094632Z UID:6395-1788393600-1788479999@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:L'Aquila Immaginaria: Grand Gala to Mark the Opening of the Abruzzimaginarium Theme Park DESCRIPTION:Abruzzimaginarium\, the new multimedia museum for children dedicated to the creative exploration of Abruzzo\, is opening to the public. During the grand opening gala\, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in the “Journey Through the Abruzzimaginarium Multimedia Museum for Children” tour\, which is available by reservation. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/laquila-immaginaria-grand-gala-to-mark-the-opening-of-the-abruzzimaginarium-theme-park/ LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater\, Via Rodolfo Volpe\, General Partnership\, L'Aquila\, Monticchio\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/abruzzimmaginarium.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Teatro Zeta Aps - Ets":MAILTO:teatrozeta@hotmail.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260902T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260902T173000 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260722T094204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T094204Z UID:7090-1788370200-1788370200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Sprouted Seeds - Conference on Joseph Beuys | Let's Sow Art\, 6th Edition DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the MuBAq – L’Aquila Children’s Museum presents *Germogliati semi*. A conference on Joseph Beuys. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/sprouted-seeds-conference-on-joseph-beuys-lets-sow-art-6th-edition/ LOCATION:Palace of the Nobles\, Santa Margherita Square\, L'Aquila\, L'Aquila\, 67100 CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/convegno-joseph-beuys.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mubaq - Children's Museum of L'Aquila":MAILTO:lea.contestabile@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20260722T094742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T094742Z UID:7093-1788307200-1789257599@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Sprouted Seeds - Photography Exhibition on Joseph Beuys | Let's Sow Art\, 6th Edition DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the MuBAq – L’Aquila Children’s Museum presents *Germogliati semi*. A photography exhibition on Joseph Beuys from the photographic archive of Stefano Fontebasso. Opening at 12:00 p.m. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/sprouted-seeds-photography-exhibition-on-joseph-beuys-lets-sow-art-6th-edition/ LOCATION:Palace of the Nobles\, Santa Margherita Square\, L'Aquila\, L'Aquila\, 67100 CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Orto_Botanico_di_Collemaggio-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mubaq - Children's Museum of L'Aquila":MAILTO:lea.contestabile@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTSTAMP:20261031T073854 CREATED:20251216T103024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T103024Z UID:6192-1788048000-1788134399@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Cultural Residences DESCRIPTION:The project—which cannot be separated from the promotion of the city’s incredibly rich private heritage\, viewed not as a one-off initiative but as part of a comprehensive vision—aims to create a physical and programmatic “platform” for the enjoyment\, understanding\, promotion\, and the ideal revitalization of L’Aquila’s historic palaces through special open houses and related events. The sites are\, in general\, the historic palaces and residences of L’Aquila\, including: Palazzo De Nardis\, the Oratory of Sant’Antonio dei Cavalieri de Nardis\, Palazzo Pica Alfieri\, Palazzo Dragonetti\, Casino Branconio\, Palazzo Alessandri–Natellis\, Palazzo Carli-Benedetti\, Palazzo Fiore\, Palazzo Chiarizia\, Palazzo Bonanni-Cipolloni\, Palazzo Lucentini Bonanni\, Palazzo Cappa\, and Palazzo Rivera. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/cultural-residences/ LOCATION:Historic Center of L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/palazzi-aperti-30-agosto-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR