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SUMMARY:Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:For Remembrance Day\, we are organizing a film screening to raise awareness of these tragic events among students at all levels of education\, with the aim of preserving and renewing the memory of the tragedy suffered by Italians and all the victims of the foibe\, the exodus of Istrians\, the people of Fiume and Dalmatia following World War II\, and the more complex events surrounding the eastern border. Schools are participating through the Provincial Education Office of Abruzzo. The film program is curated by Martina Orlando\, a film professor and restorer.  \nfilm festival and will be available via STREAMING on our YouTube channel. Here are the featured films: \n\nElementary Schools: THE SOLDIERS OF FANTABOSCO\nThe Melevisione episode “The Soldiers of Fantabosco” (Season 3\, aired in 2000) is a valuable and sensitive example of how to explain war to children\, using the language of fairy tales to address a complex and painful topic\n\nMiddle Schools *The Girl with the Suitcase* by Gianluca Mazzella (Italy\, 2024)\nSpring 1945. A night of celebration marking the end of the war turns into the beginning of a tragedy for little Egea Haffner: men in uniform take her father away and throw him into a foiba. This is only the beginning: shortly afterward\, Egea will be forced to leave her homeland with just a suitcase and face an uncertain future.  \n\nHigh Schools *IL CUORE NEL POZZO* (Italy\, 2005)\nIstria\, 1943. Tito’s partisans are marching toward Trieste to seize Venezia Giulia\, Dalmatia\, and Istria. Novak\, one of the partisans\, is searching for his son Carlo\, the result of an assault on Giulia\, an Italian girl. Giulia has hidden Carlo in Don Bruno’s orphanage.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:Live Stream
CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative
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ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260128T120252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T120252Z
UID:6249-1770631200-1770631200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: A. Vivaldi\, "The Four Seasons"
DESCRIPTION:The Recovery Sound Art (RSA) project consists of four cycles of meetings\, held every two weeks\, to be held in the spaces of identified healthcare facilities (nursing homes and day centers) with the presentation of musical programs (Concerts) for instrument sections (Winds\, Strings\, Woodwinds) and in Ensemble (final Concert) during which\, in addition to the classic performance\, the different modes of sound production\, the timbral peculiarities of the different instruments as well as their historical and organological evolution will be illustrated.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-a-vivaldi-the-four-seasons/
LOCATION:“Villa Dorotea” Long-Term Care Facility\, Scoppito\, Macere\, Via Santa Dorotea\, Scoppito\, 67019
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Recovery-sound-art-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20251126T092436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T092436Z
UID:6386-1770577200-1770584400@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Free Flight: A Thousand Blue Bubbles
DESCRIPTION:A clandestine same-sex love story that began in Palermo in the 1960s and continues—running parallel to a so-called “normal” life—for thirty years: this is the theme of “Le mille bolle blu\,” a monologue written by journalist Salvatore Rizzo\, performed and directed by Filippo Luna. “Le mille bolle blu” debuted at the Nuovo Montevergini theater in the Sicilian capital and\, after a series of successful performances\, was staged at various public and private theaters across several Italian regions (from Lombardy to Veneto to Umbria) and at various festivals (from the Orestiadi in Gibellina to Taormina Arte). For his performance in this monologue\, the lead actor\, Filippo Luna\, received the 2010 National Association of Theater Critics Award for achieving “a perfect blend of stage presence and acting that captures both emotion and disillusionment.” “Le mille bolle blu” tells the story of Nardino and Manuele—the former a barber in the suburbs\, the latter a lawyer: they meet as very young men in the barbershop where Nardino works as an apprentice under his father’s watchful eye and Manuele is the son of a wealthy client. It is the early 1960s—precisely the period when Mina’s hit “Le mille bolle blu” was all the rage. Destined for predetermined social and family roles (those of irreproachable husbands and caring fathers)\, the two carry on a thirty-year relationship of love and passion that is fueled in part by the secrecy in which it is lived—a secrecy that is both its lifeblood and its torment. Manuele’s death from illness becomes the pretext for Nardino—unable to openly mourn the man he loved or to cry out his grief to the world—to retrace certain moments from those thirty years\, amid nostalgia and bitterness\, anger and tenderness. An altar of memories that affirms the universality of that feeling beyond all barriers and preconceptions. “Le mille bolle blu” is adapted from the short story of the same name by Salvatore Rizzo himself\, originally published in the volume “Muore lentamente chi evita una passione – Diverse storie diverse” (Pietro Vittorietti Editore)\, which collects ten stories of male homosexuality\, all drawn from real life and set in Sicily from the 1920s to the present day.         \nNutrimenti Terrestri Messina\nDirected by Maurizio Puglisi\nArtistic Director: Manuele Morgese
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/free-flight-a-thousand-blue-bubbles/
LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater\, Via Rodolfo Volpe\, General Partnership\, L'Aquila\, Monticchio\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Teatro Zeta Aps - Ets":MAILTO:teatrozeta@hotmail.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260208T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260204T160136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T160136Z
UID:6710-1770575400-1770575400@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:itARTS Festival: Back to L'Aquila - Lunaria
DESCRIPTION:Multimedia performance at the “Shigeru Ban” Conservatory Auditorium.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/itarts-festival-back-to-laquila-lunaria/
LOCATION:“Shigeru Ban” Conservatory Auditorium\, 7 Francesco Savini Street\, L'Aquila\, L'Aquila\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CA. Casella%E2%80%9D Conservatory of Music":MAILTO:direttore@consaq.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260208T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20251218T112325Z
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UID:6485-1770573600-1770573600@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Di-vin in-canto
DESCRIPTION:The “B. Barattelli” Aquila Concert Society presents *Di-vin in-canto*\, an original project that combines music and storytelling in a surprising and engaging theatrical format. Designed for soprano\, narrator\, cello\, piano\, and an unconventional set of kitchen percussion instruments\, the show plays with musical languages and timbres\, blending tradition and experimentation.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/di-vin-in-canto/
LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260208T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260109T114527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T114527Z
UID:6597-1770570000-1770570000@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Growing Up in the Theater: The Moral of the Story!
DESCRIPTION:Fairy tales are the best way to depict oppression. The wolf is the quintessential villain—an archetype of evil—and in the original fairy tales\, he wins and devours the poor\, innocent victim\, who is sometimes a little lamb\, sometimes a little piglet\, and sometimes a little girl who has lost her way. Poor Little Red Riding Hood\, in fact\, did not originally escape the wolf’s belly. In short\, it’s not true that villains always lose—unfortunately\, we see this every day—and only a cultural shift can help us change course.   \n\nBrucaliffo Production\nDirected by Antonello Santarelli
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/growing-up-in-the-theater-the-moral-of-the-story/
LOCATION:Theater of the Academy of Fine Arts\, 6b Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila
CATEGORIES:Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/morale-della-favola.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260208T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260130T132920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T132920Z
UID:6699-1770566400-1772305200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:"The Most Beautiful Spring": Pathways\, Perspectives\, and Practices of the itARTS Project.
DESCRIPTION:itARTS Festival: Back to L’Aquila\nOpening reception: Sunday\, February 8\, at 4:00 p.m.\nExhibition dates: February 8–28\nHours: daily from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and by appointment by emailing mostraitarts@abaq.it\nThe opening reception will be held on Sunday\, February 8\, at 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-most-beautiful-spring-pathways-perspectives-and-practices-of-the-itarts-project/
LOCATION:Benedetti Palace\, 15 Via Sassa\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/itARTS.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Academy of Fine Arts - Abaq":MAILTO:protocollo@abaq.ite
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260207T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20251126T090955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T090955Z
UID:6384-1770487200-1770487200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:The Highbrow and the Popular
DESCRIPTION:51st Concert Season\n\nThis event focuses on the blend of classical and popular music that has always enriched the musical repertoire: mezzo-soprano Aloisa Eisemberg will perform some of the Beatles’ best-known songs arranged by Luciano Berio\, who also composed the beautiful *Folksongs*\, works written for the voice of the celebrated Cathy Barberian\, one of the greatest singers of the 20th century who forged an artistic and personal bond with the composer (2025 marks the centennial of both their births). Rounding out the program is Manuel de Falla’s suite *El amor brujo*; Giovanni Pompeo will conduct the orchestra.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-highbrow-and-the-popular/
LOCATION:Foyer of the “V. Antonellini” Municipal Theater\, Theater Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/giovanni-pompeo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260206T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260109T105707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T105707Z
UID:6590-1770411600-1770411600@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:L'Aquila Theater Season: Othello
DESCRIPTION:Giorgio Pasotti reflects on the timeless ability of Shakespeare’s plays to resonate with younger generations: works that\, despite belonging to another century\, continue to offer moral lessons and to portray—in a direct manner\, free from technological filters—the pain\, the bewilderment\, and the denied dignity of lives that are not respected.\n\nProduced by Teatro Stabile d’Abruzzo\, Marche Teatro\, and Stefano Francioni Produzioni\, in collaboration with Teatro Maria Caniglia\nDirected by Giorgio Pasotti
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/laquila-theater-season-othello/
LOCATION:Foyer of the “V. Antonellini” Municipal Theater\, Theater Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/OTELLO.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260206T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260109T105227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T105227Z
UID:6607-1770399000-1770399000@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:L'Aquila Theater Season: Othello
DESCRIPTION:Giorgio Pasotti reflects on the timeless ability of Shakespeare’s plays to resonate with younger generations: works that\, despite belonging to another century\, continue to offer moral lessons and to portray—in a direct manner\, free from technological filters—the pain\, the bewilderment\, and the denied dignity of lives that are not respected.\n\nProduced by Teatro Stabile d’Abruzzo\, Marche Teatro\, and Stefano Francioni Produzioni\, in collaboration with Teatro Maria Caniglia\nDirected by Giorgio Pasotti
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/laquila-theater-season-othello-3/
LOCATION:Foyer of the “V. Antonellini” Municipal Theater\, Theater Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/OTELLO.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260129T150203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T150203Z
UID:6695-1770375600-1770382800@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:World Day Against Bullying: It's No Child's Play
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 34th edition of the Paolo Borsellino Award\, a conference dedicated to World Anti-Bullying Day will be held in the conference room of Palazzo Margherita\, titled “World Anti-Bullying Day: It’s No Child’s Play.” \nParticipants: \nDavid Mancini\, prosecutor for the Juvenile Court of L’Aquila \nGloria Della Casa\, mother of Ciro\, a boy who was bullied \nModerator: Paola Peluso\, journalist
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/world-day-against-bullying-its-no-childs-play/
LOCATION:Palazzo Margherita\, Palace Square\, L'Aquila
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/6-febbraio-2026-giornata-mondiale-contro-bullismo.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="'Societ%C3%A0 Civile' Cultural Association":MAILTO:societacivileapsteramo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260205T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260109T104705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T104705Z
UID:6604-1770325200-1770325200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:L'Aquila Theater Season: Othello
DESCRIPTION:Giorgio Pasotti reflects on the timeless ability of Shakespeare’s plays to resonate with younger generations: works that\, despite belonging to another century\, continue to offer moral lessons and to portray—in a direct manner\, free from technological filters—the pain\, the bewilderment\, and the denied dignity of lives that are not respected.\n\nProduced by Teatro Stabile d’Abruzzo\, Marche Teatro\, and Stefano Francioni Produzioni\, in collaboration with Teatro Maria Caniglia\nDirected by Giorgio Pasotti
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/laquila-theater-season-othello-2/
LOCATION:Foyer of the “V. Antonellini” Municipal Theater\, Theater Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/OTELLO.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260205T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20251126T084817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T084817Z
UID:6245-1770325200-1770325200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Oscar-Winning Italians: Screening of "The Rose Tattoo"
DESCRIPTION:Best Actress: Anna Magnani — *The Rose Tattoo*\, 1955\, directed by Daniel Mann \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-winning-italians-screening-of-the-rose-tattoo/
LOCATION:Movieplex Multiplex – L’Aquila\, 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila
CATEGORIES:Cinema
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cineteca_in_sala_febbraio_fb.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260203T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260109T102317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T102317Z
UID:6599-1770147000-1770147000@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Stand-up comedy: "All It Takes Is a Touch of Lipstick"
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to discover how a smudge of lipstick can turn troubles and worries into pure comedy?\nBarbara Foria returns to the theater with her down-to-earth humor. A show that explores the life of a “3.0” woman in her fifties. The Neapolitan actress reflects on the challenges and contradictions of aging\, seeing the world through a new lens thanks to lipstick\, a symbol of power and freedom.  \n\nProduced by Stefano Francioni Productions
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/stand-up-comedy-all-it-takes-is-a-touch-of-lipstick/
LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/barbara-foria.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260203T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20251216T120314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T120314Z
UID:6467-1770138000-1770138000@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Music to Shape: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers
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 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 Società Aquilana dei Concerti “Barattelli”—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.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-to-shape-dialogues-between-sounds-words-and-new-cultural-frontiers-2/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20251125T121142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T121142Z
UID:5976-1769974200-1769979600@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Free Flight: Boxeur
DESCRIPTION:*Boxeur* is a play about a boxing match—the most important and highly anticipated boxing match of the postwar era. The year is 1946. Paris. The crowd gathers curiously around the ring\, everyone waiting for the two challengers to enter: Eugenio Smit Lorenzoni and Victor Young Perez. Eugenio Lorenzoni is a young man from Trentino—from Cles—who emigrated to France to escape hunger and the advance of the fascist regime. In Paris\, he works in a factory and takes up boxing\, eventually competing for the French title. Victor Young Perez is Tunisian and becomes the world flyweight champion at just 20 years old. But the careers of these two young athletes were cut short by the outbreak of the war and the Nazi regime. *Boxeur* is a show about boxing\, courage\, and resistance to fascism and Nazism. But above all\, *Boxeur* is a show about never giving up\, because the impossible isn’t forever. *Boxeur* is a story of victory and courage—an ironic and poetic show\, as light and profound as life itself: never entirely the same\, never entirely one color.         \n\nTeatroE in Vallizzano\nDirected by Maura Pettorruso\nArtistic Director: Manuele Morgese
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/free-flight-boxeur/
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/boxeur.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Teatro Zeta Aps - Ets":MAILTO:teatrozeta@hotmail.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260201T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20251218T110900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T110900Z
UID:6482-1769968800-1769977800@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Vivaldi\, "The Concertos for the Emperor"
DESCRIPTION:The “Concerts for the Emperor” series continues with “La Cetra d’Asburgo\,” featuring a performance dedicated to the great 18th-century violin tradition. The concert\, titled “The Art of the Bow\,” places the violin at the center as the undisputed star\, celebrating its virtuosity and expressiveness.  \nThe star of the evening will be Federico Guglielmo\, violin soloist and conductor\, who will lead the ensemble in a program entirely dedicated to the music of Antonio Vivaldi. The selected pieces offer a vivid portrait of Vivaldi’s style\, characterized by rhythmic energy\, melodiousness\, and refined instrumental writing.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/vivaldi-the-concertos-for-the-emperor/
LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Musica-per-formare-Barattelli.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260131T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20251125T112859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T112859Z
UID:6375-1769882400-1769887800@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Music and the Regime: Italy Between the Two World Wars
DESCRIPTION:51st Concert Season\n\nA concert dedicated to Italy between the two world wars\, featuring a program conducted by Marco Moresco that includes Alfredo Casella’s *Scarlattiana* for piano and orchestra (soloist Marco Scolastra)\, Ottorino Respighi’s *Serenata for Small Orchestra*\, and *Lullaby* by Abruzzo-born composer Antonio Di Jorio.\nPerformers: Marco Moresco (conductor) and Marco Scolatra (piano).
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-and-the-regime-italy-between-the-two-world-wars/
LOCATION:Foyer of the “V. Antonellini” Municipal Theater\, Theater Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-25-alle-12.25.34.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20251210T121444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T121444Z
UID:7045-1769817600-1769903999@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Everything Unnecessary Yet Essential: “You Write the Show”
DESCRIPTION:Workshops and performances in theatrical improvisation; starting with outlines provided by the audience or the instructors\, participants will create theatrical scenes in a variety of acting styles.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/everything-unnecessary-yet-essential-you-write-the-show/
LOCATION:Makeshift space\, 24 Fontesecco Street\, L'Aquila
CATEGORIES:Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/lo-spettacolo-lo-scrivi-tu.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260127T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260127T230000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260123T171219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T171219Z
UID:6685-1769547600-1769554800@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Chronicles of the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:By Giuseppe Manfridi\nFeaturing Manuele Morgese\, Andrea Di Pilla\, and Riccardo Campana\nDirected by Livio Galassi\nA co-production of Teatrozeta of L’Aquila and the Fondazione Teatro della Toscana\nThis is a polyphonic performance\, a “recited song” featuring multiple voices and characters\, written by the well-known Roman author Giuseppe Manfridi\, in which Manuele Morgese takes on the roles of various characters—witnesses and narrators—of the terrible and dramatic events related to the Holocaust\, during World War II. The actor’s voice\, through the dark\, haunting nursery rhymes\, blends with the music of the trumpet and piano in Livio Galassi’s direction. The performance\, presented as a “short reading\,” premiered on Holocaust Remembrance Day 2019 in Auschwitz.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/chronicles-of-the-holocaust/
LOCATION:Rossellini Space\, Via della Vasca Navale\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/nuova_TEATRO_CRONACHE-DALLA-SHOAH.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260127T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260123T124258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T124258Z
UID:6687-1769506200-1769517000@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:34th Annual Paolo Borsellino Award: Day of Remembrance\, At the Roots of Hate
DESCRIPTION:The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with opening remarks\, followed by a presentation by Prof. Luigi Guerrieri\, a lawyer and historian. \nThe ceremony will end at 12:30 p.m. \nDuring the event\, the award ceremony for the “Il Viaggio della Memoria” Prize will take place\, featuring a presentation of the projects created by the participating schools and the subsequent awarding of the prize\, worth 5\,000 euros\, to the winning project. \nPierluigi Biondi\, mayor of L’Aquila\, will speak.The event will be moderated by journalist Paola Peluso.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/34th-annual-paolo-borsellino-award-day-of-remembrance-at-the-roots-of-hate/
LOCATION:Palazzo Margherita\, Palace Square\, L'Aquila
CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/falcone_borsellino-2-3.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="'Societ%C3%A0 Civile' Cultural Association":MAILTO:societacivileapsteramo@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260123T115900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T115900Z
UID:6200-1769364000-1769364000@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Cultural Heritage Sites: Gods and Warriors Among the Sabines and Vestini. The L’Aquilano Region Between the 8th and 1st Centuries B.C. in Light of the Latest Discoveries
DESCRIPTION:Lecture by Alberta Martellone (archaeologist – SABAP L’Aquila and Teramo)\nOrganized by Archeoclub L’Aquila\n\nThe Archeoclub L’Aquila is collaborating with the “Dimore Culturali” project on a series of lectures dedicated to the history of the city of L’Aquila\, held in the city’s historic buildings during special open house events.\nThe first lecture will focus on the L’Aquila region in ancient times\, prior to the 1st century C.E.\, in light of the latest archaeological discoveries in the area—which was historically divided between the Sabines to the north and the Vestini to the south. It will be presented by Alberta Martellone\, an archaeologist with the Superintendence of Archaeology\, Fine Arts\, and Landscape for the provinces of L’Aquila and Teramo.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/cultural-heritage-sites-gods-and-warriors-among-the-sabines-and-vestini-the-laquilano-region-between-the-8th-and-1st-centuries-b-c-in-light-of-the-latest-discoveries/
LOCATION:Nardis Palace\, 9 Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Palazzo-Nardis.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T164500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T223000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260123T170143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T170143Z
UID:6682-1769359500-1769380200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Orpheus
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Virgilio Villoresi\nA film starring Luca Vergoni\, Giulia Maenza\, Aomi Muyock\, and Vinicio Marchioni\nGenre: Animation\, Fantasy – Italy 2025\nRunning time: 74 minutes\nEver since he was a child\, Orfeo has imagined stories centered around an abandoned villa across from his home. A solitary and visionary pianist\, one evening at the Polypus—the club where he plays—his gaze meets Eura’s. A profound love blossoms between them\, but she is hiding a secret. Then she disappears. One evening\, Orfeo sees her enter a small doorway on Via Saterna\, in front of the villa\, and follows her. Once he crosses the threshold\, he finds himself in a visionary afterlife\, inhabited by creatures such as the Melusines\, the Wizard of the Woods\, and processions of skeletons…     \n\nAfter the screenings\, the making-of feature for the film will be shown\n\n4:45 p.m.\n6:30 p.m.\n8:30 p.m.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/orpheus-3/
LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater on Via Rodolfo Volpe\, L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Cinema
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PosterORFEOHQJPG-1920w-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260123T114650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T114650Z
UID:6683-1769353200-1769360400@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Cultural Sites: Open Palaces - Palazzo Benedetti
DESCRIPTION:The building originated from the merger and transformation of the Gaglioffi family’s medieval houses\, which were later renovated into a magnificent architectural complex by the Benedetti family; even today\, one can see the coexistence of the ancient medieval structures and the numerous\, splendid reception rooms. The history of L’Aquila between the 19th and 20th centuries saw the palace as one of its driving forces\, thanks in part to the Masonic temple that was long housed in its extraordinary frescoed hall.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/cultural-sites-open-palaces-palazzo-benedetti/
LOCATION:Benedetti Palace\, 15 Via Sassa\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Visit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260123T113609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T113609Z
UID:6680-1769340600-1769358600@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Cultural Sites: Open Palaces - Oratory of St. Anthony of the Knights of Nardis
DESCRIPTION:Built by the Nardis family around a miraculous image\, the Oratory is one of the Baroque treasures of the city of L’Aquila\, a treasure trove of art and faith that houses some of the most important works of art and craftsmanship from Abruzzo dating from the 17th and 18th centuries\, including the wooden ceiling\, the famous ceramic altar frontal from Castelli\, and the monumental pipe organ.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/cultural-sites-open-palaces-oratory-of-st-anthony-of-the-knights-of-nardis/
LOCATION:Oratory of St. Anthony\, Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila
CATEGORIES:Visit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Oratorio-Soffitto.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260122T122134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T122134Z
UID:6674-1769337000-1769353200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Cultural Landmarks: Open Palaces - Palazzo Cipolloni-Cannella and the Gliubich Auction House
DESCRIPTION:Palazzo Cipolloni-Cannella is one of the city’s largest noble palaces. Over the centuries\, it has changed owners and functions\, bearing witness—through the harmonious interplay of its various architectural styles—to the history and transformations of L’Aquila through earthquakes and restorations. Today\, among its various uses\, the second noble floor houses the Gliubich Auction House in its frescoed halls\, a prominent institution in L’Aquila’s cultural sector: The tour will be led by Gianluca Gliubich himself\, who will discuss the works of art on display and the workings of an auction house.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/cultural-landmarks-open-palaces-palazzo-cipolloni-cannella-and-the-gliubich-auction-house/
LOCATION:Cipolloni-Cannella Palace\, 9 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, L'Aquila
CATEGORIES:Visit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cipolloni.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260122T121021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T121021Z
UID:6668-1769335200-1769353200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Cultural Sites: Open Palaces - Baiocco Hall
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to a collaboration with the L’Aquila Young Association\, one of L’Aquila’s iconic venues from the Belle Époque is reopening for a preview. Beneath the vaults frescoed by Patini and his students\, the social elite of early 20th-century Abruzzo would gather: nobles\, artists\, the bourgeoisie\, and intellectuals—and among them\, one might even have encountered the poet Gabriele D’Annunzio. The venue is reopening to the public to mark L’Aquila’s designation as the Italian Capital of Culture.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/cultural-sites-open-palaces-baiocco-hall/
LOCATION:Baiocco Hall\, 81 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, L'Aquila
CATEGORIES:Visit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sala-Baiocco.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260122T120408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T120408Z
UID:6662-1769335200-1769342400@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Cultural Sites: Open Palaces - Palazzo Alfieri
DESCRIPTION:The palace was the first true palace in L’Aquila\, marking the transition from medieval houses to Renaissance palaces\, and is one of the symbols of 15th-century L’Aquila. It features splendid courtyards\, colonnaded halls with wooden ceilings\, and the small church of Santa Maria degli Angeli. For a century and a half\, it has been the headquarters of the religious institute founded by the L’Aquila-born saint Barbara Micarelli. It is open to visitors\, thanks to the generous hospitality of the Franciscan nuns who care for it and bring it to life through their religious and educational activities.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/cultural-sites-open-palaces-palazzo-alfieri-2/
LOCATION:Palazzo Alfieri – Santa Maria degli Angeli Institute\, 54 Fortebraccio Street\, L'Aquila
CATEGORIES:Visit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/palazzo-alfieri-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260124T164500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260124T223000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260123T165736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T165736Z
UID:6679-1769273100-1769293800@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Orpheus
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Virgilio Villoresi\nA film starring Luca Vergoni\, Giulia Maenza\, Aomi Muyock\, and Vinicio Marchioni\nGenre: Animation\, Fantasy – Italy 2025\nRunning time: 74 minutes\nEver since he was a child\, Orfeo has imagined stories centered around an abandoned villa across from his home. A solitary and visionary pianist\, one evening at the Polypus—the club where he plays—his gaze meets Eura’s. A profound love blossoms between them\, but she is hiding a secret. Then she disappears. One evening\, Orfeo sees her enter a small doorway on Via Saterna\, in front of the villa\, and follows her. Once he crosses the threshold\, he finds himself in a visionary afterlife\, inhabited by creatures such as the Melusines\, the Wizard of the Woods\, and processions of skeletons…     \n\nAfter the screenings\, the making-of feature for the film will be shown\n\n4:45 p.m.\n6:30 p.m.\n8:30 p.m.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/orpheus-2/
LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater on Via Rodolfo Volpe\, L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Cinema
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PosterORFEOHQJPG-1920w-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260123T164500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260123T223000
DTSTAMP:20260802T142546
CREATED:20260123T145504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T145504Z
UID:6673-1769186700-1769207400@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Orpheus
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Virgilio Villoresi\nA film starring Luca Vergoni\, Giulia Maenza\, Aomi Muyock\, and Vinicio Marchioni\nGenre: Animation\, Fantasy – Italy 2025\nRunning time: 74 minutes\nEver since he was a child\, Orfeo has imagined stories centered around an abandoned villa across from his home. A solitary and visionary pianist\, one evening at the Polypus—the club where he plays—his gaze meets Eura’s. A profound love blossoms between them\, but she is hiding a secret. Then she disappears. One evening\, Orfeo sees her enter a small doorway on Via Saterna\, in front of the villa\, and follows her. Once he crosses the threshold\, he finds himself in a visionary afterlife\, inhabited by creatures such as the Melusines\, the Wizard of the Woods\, and processions of skeletons…     \n\nAfter the screenings\, the making-of feature for the film will be shown\n\n4:45 p.m.\n6:30 p.m.\n8:30 p.m.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/orpheus/
LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater on Via Rodolfo Volpe\, L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Cinema
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PosterORFEOHQJPG-1920w-scaled.jpg
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