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  • Opening of an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Alik Cavaliere’s birth

    Benedetti Palace 15 Via Sassa, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    On the 100th anniversary of Alik Cavaliere’s birth, L’Aquila pays tribute to one of the leading figures of 20th-century contemporary art. The exhibition celebrates the artist’s special bond with the city, which began with his historic participation in the 1968 exhibition“Alternative attuali,”reaffirming a cultural dialogue that spans the decades. At the heart of the exhibition…

  • Richard Phalippon – Lamps and Light Sculptures

    Benedetti Palace 15 Via Sassa, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    L’Aquila once again welcomesFrench artist Richard Phalippon, who returns to the city with an exhibition dedicated to his lamps, sculptures, and light installations. The exhibition will run from April 24 to May 10, 2026, at the new Palazzo Benedetti venue, which is inaugurating “Strano Mondo” for the occasion—a new exhibition space ready to host events…

  • “Wild Days” by Yohan Guignard (L’Aquila Mountain Fest 2026: “A Life for the Mountains”)

    Zeta Cinema and Theater Via Rodolfo Volpe, General Partnership, L'Aquila, Monticchio, AQ, Italy

    Four friends and a crazy idea: to cross the Denali Range in 50 days of complete self-sufficiency. *Wild Days* is the logbook of a journey where friendship is tested by exhaustion, silence, and the vastness of a natural world that stretches time and makes every gesture essential. Setting out from the village of Kantishna, the…

  • Open Houses – Guided Tours

    Historic Center of L'Aquila L'Aquila, Italy

    Sunday, April 26, marks the return of “Palazzi Aperti,” the fourth event in a packed calendar that opens the city’s most beautiful historic residences to the public. The highlight of the day is the Church of San Filippo (Via Cavour), which has just reopened to the public following extensive post-earthquake restoration work: Guided tours (every…

  • IEEE GRSS Italy Chapter Awards Ceremony – “Frank Marzano” Best Remote Sensing Thesis Award

    University of L'Aquila - “Luigi Zordan” Convention Center Piazza S. Basilio, 3, 67100 L'Aquila AQ, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    11:00 - 11:10 Opening Remarks: Earth Observation in the Service of the Community 11:10 - 11:20 Introduction to the “Frank Marzano” Award for Best Thesis 11:20 - 13:20 Presentation of the Award Recipients 13:20 - 13:20 Award Ceremony 13:30 - 2:00 PM Cocktail reception

  • Everything Unnecessary Yet Necessary: “From the Register to the ‘Who Cares’ Attitude”

    Makeshift space 24 Fontesecco Street, L'Aquila

    (Vol. 2) by and starring Luca Serani and Giuseppe Tomei, a hilarious journey into the colorful world of picture books, with a strong focus on comic books, which will be read, dramatized, improvised, and performed in a show that’s constantly evolving. Fun and endless laughter are guaranteed for all ages. For information and reservations, call…

  • Open Palaces – Lecture: “When Mountains Became Castles”

    Oratory of St. Anthony of the Knights of Nardis Via San Marciano, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    WHEN THE MOUNTAINS BECAME CASTLES: FORTIFICATION IN THE ABRUZZESE APENNINES Lecture by Alfonso Forgione (University of L’Aquila) Organized by Archeoclub L’Aquila RESERVATIONS REQUIRED VIA E-MAIL: archeoclublaquila@gmail.com

  • Roberto Gatto performs “Rugantino Reloaded” — 80th season of the “Bonaventura Barattelli” Aquila Concert Society

    Foyer of the "V. Antonellini" Municipal Theater Theater Square, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    To celebrate the conclusion of the prestigious 80th season of the “Bonaventura Barattelli” Aquila Concert Society, renowned jazz drummer Roberto Gatto is presenting an extraordinary project. The new version of “Roberto Gatto Plays Rugantino” will be premiered—a jazz reinterpretation that, twenty-five years later, renews the tribute to the iconic music of Armando Trovajoli. This "Reloaded"…

  • Inland Areas on the Move: That “World Apart” That Draws People In

    City Council Chamber 50 Via San Giovanni, Opi, AQ, Italy

    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…

  • Ai Weiwei: Aftershock

    Palazzo Ardinghelli - MAXXI L'Aquila 15 Piazza Santa Maria Paganica, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    An exhibition showcasing Ai Weiwei’s five-decade career, from works created in New York in the 1980s to new sculptures created in Ukraine in 2025. At the heart of the exhibition is a collection of works inspired by the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, presented in the Baroque halls of Palazzo Ardinghelli, a building that symbolizes the city’s…