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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
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SUMMARY:GSSI Visitor Center - Open to the Public
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the Gran Sasso Science Institute is opening its Visitor Center to the public: a new permanent cultural space in L’Aquila where artistic installations\, interactive technologies\, and scientific research come together to offer a unique experience of discovery and participation. \nThe exhibition is spread over two levels: on the ground floor\, the sculptural-musical work “Forme Sensibili – Narrazione di un paesaggio”\, created by artists Licia Galizia and Michelangelo Lupone in collaboration with the GSSI’s Computer Science department\, the CRM – ETS Music Research Center\, and PAC – Contemporary Art Project; on the lower level\, the Science Cave\, a multimedia space designed by CamerAnebbia to showcase GSSI’s research through play\, interaction\, and experimentation. The Visitor Center was created as part of the SAFI3 project\, funded by the PNRR and coordinated by the GSSI\, and supported and promoted by the City of L’Aquila. HOURS: Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–7:00 PM (closed August 13–19).  \nFREE ADMISSION.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/gssi-visitor-center-open-to-the-public/
LOCATION:GSSI Visitor Center\, 9 Via XXIV Maggio\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260726T213000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260726T213000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260720T082203Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Reflections in Dance | I Cantieri dell'Immaginario
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026—Italian Capital of Culture—and *I Cantieri dell’Immaginario*\, supported and promoted by the City of L’Aquila under the high patronage of the Abruzzo Region\,the Art Nouveau ETS Association andthe L’Etoile Association present “Riflessi Sonori in Danza”: a visually and emotionally striking performance in which music\, dance\, and light blend into a single theatrical narrative\, conceived by Ornella Cerroni and Gennaro Spezza. \nTwo prestigious ensembles come together on stage:the Art Nouveau String Orchestra\, conducted by concertmaster Alessandra Xanto\, andthe Art & Jazz Big Band\, conducted by Maestro Felice Porazzini\, arranged on circular platforms in a refined musical interweaving that spans genres\, eras\, and cultures. The choreography by Simone Pergola and Alessio Colella is performed by the Rinascita in Movimento dance troupe and the Hanami Project Company\, featuring international soloists Arianna Conti\, Alessia Losavio\, Mirko Melandri\, Giulia Neri\, and Alexandru Calu\, star of the latest season of *Amici di Maria De Filippi*.  \nThe musical program ranges from Gounod ’s*Ave Maria* and Vivaldi ’s *The Four Seasons* to the jazz and swing sounds of Irving Berlin and Astor Piazzolla\, from Italian classics such as Domenico Modugno ’s *Volare* to selections from musicals\, including Leonard Bernstein’s *West Side Story *. On stage are 50 musicians\, one singer\, and 38 dancers in a crescendo that culminates in the grand finale with the two orchestras performing together.  The production is directed by Ornella Cerroni and Francesca Bernabini; the lighting design is by Carlo Cerri. \nAdmission is free while seats last.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/sound-reflections-in-dance-i-cantieri-dellimmaginario/
LOCATION:Emiciclo Building\, 4 Michele Iacobucci Street\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="L%E2%80%99Etoile Association":MAILTO:comuniazioneletoileaq@pec.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260726T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260720T122812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T122812Z
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SUMMARY:"99 Songs" Event | The Abruzzo Masters of the Romanza in Naples Between the 19th and 20th Centuries
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the event “99 Songs” —organizedby the Euterpe Music Association —offers a journey through 19th- and 20th-century chamber romance\, highlighting the deep artistic bond between Abruzzo and Naples\, one of the most important European musical centers of the time. \nThe program showcases the works of Abruzzo composers such as Leoncavallo\, Braga\, Dell’Orefice\, and Tosti\, who were able to blend the great Italian melodic tradition with a refined expressive sensibility. Through the voices of soprano Maria Chiara Chizzoni and tenor Francesco Marsiglia\, accompanied by Guido Galterio on piano\, the chamber romance is brought to life in its most poetic and intense form\, offering the audience a musical heritage of great value that encompasses historical memory\, regional identity\, and melodic beauty.  \nFree admission while seats last.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/99-songs-event-the-abruzzo-masters-of-the-romanza-in-naples-between-the-19th-and-20th-centuries/
LOCATION:Courtyard of Palazzo Piccirilli Bucciarelli\, 40 Via Sassa\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Euterpe Music Association":MAILTO:info@euterpe.re.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260726T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260721T140638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T140638Z
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SUMMARY:Open Palaces - Lecture: “Society and Culture in L’Aquila During the Spanish Period (16th–17th Centuries)”
DESCRIPTION:SOCIETY AND CULTURE IN L’AQUILA DURING THE SPANISH PERIOD (16th–17th Centuries) \nProf. Silvia Mantini – University of L’Aquila \n12 lectures on the history of L’Aquila and its surrounding area as part of the Dimore Culturali project\norganized by ADSI Abruzzo and the Angelo de Nardis Association of Prata ETS \nRESERVATIONS REQUIRED VIA E-MAIL: archeoclublaquila@gmail.com
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/open-palaces-lecture-society-and-culture-in-laquila-during-the-spanish-period-16th-17th-centuries/
LOCATION:Palazzo de’ Nardis\, 9 Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
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SUMMARY:Open Houses - Cultural Residences
DESCRIPTION:On the last Sunday of the month\, L’Aquila’s private cultural heritage takes center stage with “Palazzi Aperti\,” an initiative organized by ADSI Abruzzo andthe Angelo de Nardis ETS Association. As part of L’Aquila’s designation as the Italian Capital of Culture\, the event offers a chance to discover the widespread beauty hidden behind the doors of L’Aquila’s palaces. A new feature of the July 26 opening will be the guided tour “Singing Stones—Symbols and Messages of L’Aquila’s Courtyards.” Among the most distinctive features of L’Aquila’s historic palaces is\, in fact\, the culture of the courtyard: sometimes a grand entrance hall\, sometimes an intimate cloister\, sometimes punctuated by arcades and terraces\, and sometimes a silent guardian of ancient legacies. For this reason\, the “Palazzi Aperti” program must include a tour that allows visitors to discover some of the most significant courtyards\, looking beyond mere architectural details: searching for the animals and symbols hidden among the leaves on the capitals\, recognizing the most ancient motifs concealed beneath the sumptuous layers of white stone\, and discerning coats of arms and emblems—especially when they become messages meant to transcend the centuries.    \nThe day will conclude in a courtyard—that of the 14th-century Palazzo Piccirilli-Bucciarelli\, which houses some of L’Aquila’s most precious medieval artifacts—with the concert “Naples and Abruzzo—The Abruzzese Masters of the Romanza in Naples.” The concert\, which is free to the public\, is organized bythe Euterpe Music Association.  \nDue to high demand\, Palazzo Nardis—which has been inhabited by the same family for 750 years and still preserves artifacts and furnishings from bygone eras—will also reopen its doors for guided tours\, as well as Palazzo Alfieri\, an extraordinary Renaissance palace preserved in its 15th-century form\, now cared for by the Franciscan sisters of the Santa Maria degli Angeli Institute. \nFinally\, there will be the usual guided tours of the art spaces at Palazzo Benedetti\, whose frescoed halls are currently hosting the exhibition “With Hands Stained with Earth\, I Kissed You” by Lea Contestabile\, as well as at the Oratory of the Knights of Nardis\, a masterpiece of Abruzzese Baroque architecture. In the same oratory\, at 6:00 p.m.\, Silvia Mantini will give a lecture\, organized by Archeoclub L’Aquila\, titled “Society and Culture in L’Aquila During the Spanish Period.” Reservations for the lecture can be made by emailing archeoclublaquila@gmail.com.   \nDETAILED PROGRAM\nGUIDED TOURS \n\nWalking Tour : “Singing Stones” – Symbols and Messages from L’Aquila’s Courtyards | 5:00 p.m.\nPalazzo Nardis – Via San Marciano\, 9 | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.\nPalazzo Alfieri – Via Fortebraccio\, 54 | 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.\nOratory of the Knights of Nardis – Via San Marciano | 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.\nPalazzo Benedetti – Via Sassa\, 15 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 4–8 p.m. (includes a guided tour of the temporary exhibition “With My Hands Stained with Earth\, I Kissed You” by Lea Contestabile)\n\nCONFERENCE \nOratory of the Knights of Nardis | 6:00 p.m.\nSOCIETY AND CULTURE IN L’AQUILA DURING THE SPANISH PERIOD (16th–17th CENTURIES)\nSilvia Mantini (University of L’Aquila)\nOrganized by Archeoclub L’Aquila \nCONCERT \nPalazzo Piccirilli-Bucciarelli | 9:00 p.m.\nNAPLES AND THE ABRUZZO – The Abruzzo Masters of the Romanza in Naples\nJolanta Stanelyte\, soprano · Francesco Marsiglia\, tenor · Guido Galterio\, piano\nOrganized by the Associazione Musicale Euterpe
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/open-houses-cultural-residences-3/
LOCATION:Historic Center of L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260725T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260725T183000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260526T151251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T151251Z
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SUMMARY:THE OPPOSITE OF ONE - Stories to Start Over
DESCRIPTION:“Stories for a New Beginning” is a site-specific\, community-based theater project that transforms the landscape into a stage and the time of sunset into a shared moment of listening. Conceived and produced by Vesuvioteatro\, with artistic direction by Claudio Di Palma and artistic consultation by Giulio Baffi\, this eco-sustainable theater festival unfolds through traveling performances designed to engage intimately with sites of historical\, architectural\, and scenic value\, without resorting to invasive set designs\, electrical equipment\, or artificial amplification. Natural light and ambient sound become an integral part of the dramaturgy\, restoring to theater an essential\, poetic\, and deeply contemporary dimension.   \nTHE OPPOSITE OF ONE\nby Erri De Luca\nedited by Manuel Di Martino\nwith Emanuele D’Errico\, Mario Meles\, Antonio Elia\nProduced by Teatro Augusteo \nA young man lost in the whirlwind of fleeing bodies\, running to escape the police charge. A stubborn laborer who\, for days\, battles death to dig a tunnel six meters underground in search of the sewers. A father and son and their final games of bridge. A class of teenagers on the day they become men. Told in this way\, these lives are a pure political manifestation—in the Greek sense of the term: that which concerns the common good—and imbued with raw\, moving humanity. In this age of desperate loneliness\, these four stories remind us of the urgency of putting our relationships with others back at the center. With others. And what better way to do that than through theater?        \n\nFREE ADMISSION ( In case of rain\, performances may be postponed) \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nYou can message us on WhatsApp: 3335691511\nYou can send an email to: info@vesuvioteatro.org
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-opposite-of-one-stories-to-start-over-2/
LOCATION:Paganica Municipal Park\, Michele Iacobucci Street\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vesuvioteatro.org Cultural Association":MAILTO:info@vesuvioteatro.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260702T071502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T071502Z
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SUMMARY:Forcona: The Echo of the Mother City—Lights\, History\, and Community
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\,the S.A.T.O.R. Association\, in collaboration with the ABAP Superintendency for the provinces of L’Aquila and Teramo andthe Archdiocese of L’Aquila\, offers an immersive journey through the founding sites of the L’Aquila region: from the Forcona archaeological complex to the former Cathedral of San Massimo—an itinerary that weaves together heritage\, words\, and sound. \nGuided tours of the sites alternate with literary interludes featuring readings from Latin authors\, restoring voice and meaning to the spaces that shaped the history of the capital of Abruzzo even before its founding. The afternoon concludes with a musical interlude and a guided sound meditation session\, transforming the cultural experience into a moment of collective reflection.  \nForcona: The echo of the mother city is an invitation to discover a region that predates the city and preserves its most ancient memories—an opportunity to engage with history through listening\, presence\, and the beauty of these places. \nFREE ADMISSION – DOWNLOAD THE FULL PROGRAM
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/forcona-the-echo-of-the-mother-city-lights-history-and-community/
LOCATION:Forcona Archaeological Site\, Civita di Bagno\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative
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ORGANIZER;CN="S.A.T.O.R. Association":MAILTO:eventisator@associazioneculturalesator.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260724T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260724T183000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260526T145909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T145909Z
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SUMMARY:THE OPPOSITE OF ONE - Stories to Start Over
DESCRIPTION:“Stories for a New Beginning” is a site-specific\, community-based theater project that transforms the landscape into a stage and the time of sunset into a shared moment of listening. Conceived and produced by Vesuvioteatro\, with artistic direction by Claudio Di Palma and artistic consultation by Giulio Baffi\, this eco-sustainable theater festival unfolds through traveling performances designed to engage intimately with sites of historical\, architectural\, and scenic value\, without resorting to invasive set designs\, electrical equipment\, or artificial amplification. Natural light and ambient sound become an integral part of the dramaturgy\, restoring to theater an essential\, poetic\, and deeply contemporary dimension.   \nTHE OPPOSITE OF ONE\nby Erri De Luca\nedited by Manuel Di Martino\nwith Emanuele D’Errico\, Mario Meles\, Antonio Elia\nProduced by Teatro Augusteo \nA young man lost in the whirlwind of fleeing bodies\, running to escape the police charge. A stubborn laborer who\, for days\, battles death to dig a tunnel six meters underground in search of the sewers. A father and son and their final games of bridge. A class of teenagers on the day they become men. Told in this way\, these lives are a pure political manifestation—in the Greek sense of the term: that which concerns the common good—and imbued with raw\, moving humanity. In this age of desperate loneliness\, these four stories remind us of the urgency of putting our relationships with others back at the center. With others. And what better way to do that than through theater?        \n\nFREE ADMISSION ( In case of rain\, performances may be postponed) \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nYou can message us on WhatsApp: 3335691511\nYou can send an email to: info@vesuvioteatro.org
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-opposite-of-one-stories-to-start-over/
LOCATION:Paganica Municipal Park\, Michele Iacobucci Street\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vesuvioteatro.org Cultural Association":MAILTO:info@vesuvioteatro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260718T213000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260718T213000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260701T081715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T081715Z
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SUMMARY:"Missa Pro Pace" by Nicola Piovani
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, and the *I Cantieri dell’Immaginario* festival\, the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila —on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of its founding—presents the world premiere of the *Missa Pro Pace* for soloists\, narrator\, choir\, and orchestra\, a work specially commissioned from Maestro Nicola Piovani\, one of the world’s most celebrated composers and pianists and winner of the 1999 Academy Award for Roberto Benigni’s *Life Is Beautiful *. \nA secular work structured around the five canonical sections— Kyrie\, Gloria\, Sanctus\, Benedictus\, and Agnus Dei —concluding with *Dona nobis pacem*\, the Missa Pro Pace opens with a Prelude to the Canticle of the Creatures and interweaves the music with readings by Pablo Neruda and Leo Tolstoy\, narrated by actress Barbara Ronchi\, winner of the David di Donatello Award and a nominee for five consecutive years. \nOn stage\, a world-class cast: soloists Anna Grotto (soprano)\, Aloisa Aisemberg (mezzo-soprano)\, Murat Can Güvem (tenor)\, and Toni Nězić (bass);the Umbrian Philharmonic Orchestra “Vittorio Calamani\,” an ensemble composed entirely of musicians under 35; and the Choir of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia in Rome\, prepared by Maestro Andrea Secchi. Nicola Piovani himself will conduct. The event will be recorded and broadcast nationwide by RAI Cultura\, the evening’s official media partner.   \nTickets are available at www.ciaotickets.com.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/missa-pro-pace-by-nicola-piovani/
LOCATION:San Bernardino Stairway\, Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts,In the Spotlight
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ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of L'Aquila":MAILTO:protocollo@comune.laquila.postecert.it
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20251215T120132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T120132Z
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SUMMARY:School of Performing Arts and Crafts
DESCRIPTION:The School of Performing Arts and Crafts looks to the future\, offering young people a lifelong learning platform to develop their professional skills in the world of the arts. The educational program is designed as a learning ecosystem where foundational courses and advanced specializations complement one another. Students can pursue a structured path across four core disciplines: Marketing and Production\, Set Design\, Sound Engineering\, and Stage Technology. This is a unique opportunity to learn the secrets of the trade from those who practice it every day\, within a comprehensive and long-term program.    \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nhttps://teatrostabile.abruzzo.it/
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/school-of-performing-arts-and-crafts-4/
LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative
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ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260717T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260717T183000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20251212T103528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T103528Z
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SUMMARY:LIGHTS ON THE ATLAS - Stories to Help You Start Over
DESCRIPTION:“Stories for a New Beginning” is a site-specific\, community-based theater project that transforms the landscape into a stage and the time of sunset into a shared moment of listening. Conceived and produced by Vesuvioteatro\, with artistic direction by Claudio Di Palma and artistic consultation by Giulio Baffi\, this eco-sustainable theater festival unfolds through traveling performances designed to engage intimately with sites of historical\, architectural\, and scenic value\, without resorting to invasive set designs\, electrical equipment\, or artificial amplification. Natural light and ambient sound become an integral part of the dramaturgy\, restoring to theater an essential\, poetic\, and deeply contemporary dimension.   \nLIGHTS ON THE ATLAS\nFrom *Atlas of a Restless Man* by Christoph Ransmayr\nedited by Claudio Di Palma\nstarring Pasquale Aprile\, Rebecca Furfaro\, Federico Siano\, and Chiara Vitiello\nA Teatro Segreto Production\nin collaboration with the Austrian Cultural Forum in Rome \nThere are lights that seem to come from the sky but are actually born on earth. It is from this shift in perspective that *Lights on the Atlas* takes shape—a journey through four stories by Christoph Ransmayr in which wonder does not dwell in the heavens but occurs among people\, and the lights that seem cosmic reveal themselves to be human\, fragile\, and earthly. An invitation to gaze at the sky without ceasing to observe what is happening right beside us: because sometimes the true constellation is made up of shared gestures\, encounters\, and reflections.   \nFREE ADMISSION ( In case of rain\, performances may be postponed) \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nYou can message us on WhatsApp: 3335691511\nYou can send an email to: info@vesuvioteatro.org
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/lights-on-the-atlas-stories-to-help-you-start-over/
LOCATION:Cese di Preturo Amphitheater\, 14 Via S. Giovanni\, Cese\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260629T115900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T115900Z
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SUMMARY:LEA CONTESTABILE | With my hands covered in dirt\, I kissed you
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the MuBAq – L’Aquila Children’s Museum presents *With Hands Stained with Earth\, I Kissed You*\, the first section of the Lea Contestabile Retrospective Exhibition\, curated by Mariano Cipollini and supported and promoted by the City of L’Aquila. \n“L’Antologica” is a widespread exhibition project spanning the entire year of 2026 across various institutional venues in L’Aquila and its province\, each dedicated to a specific aspect of the artist’s work: approximately 50 works\, mirroring the fifty years of artistic activity by Lea Contestabile (Ortucchio\, 1949)\, a painter\, printmaker\, weaver\, and founder of MuBAq\, who ranks among the most significant figures in contemporary Abruzzo art both nationally and internationally. The works are selected not in chronological order but according to a dialogic approach\, to highlight the forms\, themes\, and variety of material solutions that characterize her body of work.  \nOn Friday\, July 17\, 2026\, at 6:00 p.m.\, the first section of this exhibition will open. Hosted in the ten rooms of Palazzo Benedetti —reopened to the public for L’Aquila 2026—the exhibition is conceived as a journey through a lifetime: through tapestries\, rugs\, terracotta works\, and sculptures\, the artist weaves stories of memory\, belonging\, and place\, in which earth and flesh\, suffering\, and the dignity of being become a visceral and inseparable bond. \nFREE ADMISSION – JULY HOURS:\nJuly 24–25: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nJuly 26: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM / 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nJuly 29–30: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nJuly 31: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/lea-contestabile-with-my-hands-covered-in-dirt-i-kissed-you/
LOCATION:Benedetti Palace\, 15 Via Sassa\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mubaq - Children's Museum of L'Aquila":MAILTO:lea.contestabile@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260714T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260507T125556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T125556Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of a series of initiatives organized by the Magna Carta Foundation. \nPresentation of the book“D’Amore e d’Abruzzo”by Paride Vitale \nIn conversation with the author:\nNiko Romito – Chef\nGaetano Quagliariello – President of the Magna Carta Foundation
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/a-taste-of-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Aufidenate Civic Museum\, 2 Via de Contra\, Castel di Sangro\, AQ\, 67031\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of L'Aquila":MAILTO:protocollo@comune.laquila.postecert.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260713T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260707T145100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T145100Z
UID:7065-1783976400-1783976400@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:99 Songs Event | Zang\, Tumb\, Tumb
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the event “99 Songs” —curated by Massimo Felici in collaboration with Claudio Mastracci and organizedby the Euterpe Music Association —presents Zang\, Tumb\, Tumb\, a concert-workshop that transforms the stage into a space of sounds\, ideas\, and visions\, paying homage to the artistic revolution of Futurism and the historical avant-garde movements of the 20th century. \nInspired by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti’s famous “Parolibero” poem\, the concert takes the audience on a journey through rhythm\, speed\, mechanics\, and experimentation with music by Francesco Balilla Pratella\, Franco Casavola\, Silvio Mix\, Luigi Russolo\, Daniele Lombardi\, George Antheil\, and Alexander Mosolov —pioneers of a radical transformation of musical language. Combining voice\, piano\, and electronics\, *Zang\, Tumb\, Tumb* conveys to the audience the full visionary and provocative power of Futurist aesthetics\, in a dialogue between music\, experimentation\, and modernity that continues to resonate with our times.  \nLineup: Maka Dvali (soprano) · Stephanie Gurga (piano) · Gabriele Panico “Larssen” (electronics) \nFREE ADMISSION WHILE SEATS LAST
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/99-songs-event-zang-tumb-tumb/
LOCATION:Courtyard of Palazzo Dragonetti\, Via Santa Giusta\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Euterpe Music Association":MAILTO:info@euterpe.re.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260712T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260707T144834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T144834Z
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SUMMARY:99 Songs Event | Joscho Stephan Trio – Manouche Guitar Night
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the event “99 Songs” —curated by Massimo Felici in collaboration with Claudio Mastracci and organizedby the Euterpe Music Association —brings Joscho Stephan\, one of the world’s leading performers of contemporary Gypsy Jazz\, to L’Aquila. \nDeeply rooted in the legacy of Django Reinhardt\, Stephan broadens its horizons by weaving in Latin\, classical\, and pop influences\, even going so far as to offer original reinterpretations of songs by Jimi Hendrix\, Dickey Betts\, and the Beatles. His discography—which has earned him numerous critical accolades\, with albums such as *Gypsy Meets Groove* and *Guitar Heroes*\, recorded alongside Biréli Lagrène and Stochelo Rosenberg —has established him as one of the most celebrated ambassadors of Gypsy Jazz worldwide. An evening of sophistication and modernity\, where tradition and a constant search for new forms of expression come together in perfect balance.   \nLineup: Joscho Stephan and Sven Jungbeck (guitars) · Volker Camp (double bass) \nTickets are available at www.vivaticket.com.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/99-songs-event-joscho-stephan-trio-manouche-guitar-night/
LOCATION:“Ondina Valla” Municipal Swimming Pool Sun Deck\, 3 Vle Ovidio\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Euterpe Music Association":MAILTO:info@euterpe.re.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260711T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260507T134959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T134959Z
UID:6870-1783807200-1783807200@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Inside Out – The People's Art Project by JR | Installation in Piazza Duomo
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture \, “Inside Out – The People’s Art Project by JR”—the global initiative by French artist JR\, led by ArtsFor and supported by the City of L’Aquila—culminates in L’Aquila with a large-scale collective installation: over 2\,000 black-and-white portraits of residents of L’Aquila and the areas affected by the 2009 earthquake transform Piazza Duomo into an extraordinary participatory gallery\, a collective mosaic of faces\, stories\, and identities that unites the provincial capital\, surrounding municipalities\, mountains\, and inland areas into a single visual narrative. \nOn July 11\, from 10:00 p.m. to midnight\, the entire city is invited to Piazza Duomo for a major event featuring lights and music—open to everyone with free admission: the facades of the buildings in the square will come to life with a multi-projection of portraits and behind-the-scenes images\, accompanied by an original soundtrack\, in a visually striking and emotionally powerful narrative. A unique\, not-to-be-missed event in which L’Aquila’s most beautiful square becomes a stage for the entire community.  \nThe installation remains open to the public until July 15. The project is part of the  “L’Aquila città territorio” program as part of ReStart\, and is inspired by the overarching spirit of Inside Out\, an international movement founded by JR in 2011 that has carried out over 3\,000 collective projects in 154 countries and collected 590\,000 portraits.  \nFREE ADMISSION
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/inside-out-the-peoples-art-project-by-jr-installation-in-piazza-duomo/
LOCATION:Piazza Duomo\, Piazza Duomo\, L'Aquila\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:In the Spotlight,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260709T213000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260709T213000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260709T101218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T101218Z
UID:7070-1783632600-1783632600@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:I Am My Songs | Gaetano Curreri
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026—Italian Capital of Culture—and *I Cantieri dell’Immaginario*\, the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila presents Io Sono le Mie Canzoni\, a show by Gaetano Curreri —the heart and soul of Stadio —accompanied on stage by Roberto Drovandi and Andrea Fornili\, longtime collaborators on an artistic journey spanning over forty years. \nA moving journey through the songs that have shaped entire generations: “Acqua e Sapone\, ” “Un giorno mi dirai\,” “Chiedi chi erano i Beatles\,” and many other tracks that have stood the test of time without losing their power or identity—all written by Curreri. Also on stage are a dance troupe and an ensemble of musicians in a production designed to highlight the full emotional power of a repertoire that is part of Italy’s collective memory. The show includes tributes to the great artists with whom Curreri has collaborated throughout his career— Lucio Dalla\, Vasco Rossi\, Patty Pravo\, Laura Pausini —and a particularly poignant moment dedicated to Giovanni Pezzoli\, his lifelong partner on stage. A bridge between generations underscored by recent collaborations with Gué and Tommaso Paradiso at the latest Sanremo Festival: a passing of the torch that demonstrates how Stadio’s sound is still alive\, relevant\, and a source of inspiration.    \nTickets are available at www.ciaotickets.com.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/i-am-my-songs-gaetano-curreri/
LOCATION:San Bernardino Stairway\, Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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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:20260708T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260707T144556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T144556Z
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SUMMARY:99 Songs Event | Atomic Rooster
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the event “99 Songs” —curated by Massimo Felici in collaboration with Claudio Mastracci and organizedby the Euterpe Music Association —will host Atomic Rooster in L’Aquila for their only Italian date on the tour. \nOne of the most original British rock bands of the early 1970s\, Atomic Rooster was formed in 1969 by keyboardist Vincent Crane and drummer Carl Palmer\, distinguishing itself with an unmistakable style that blended hard rock\, progressive rock\, blues\, and jazz with the powerful sound of the Hammond organ. Albums such as *Death Walks Behind You* and singles like “Tomorrow Night” and “Devil’s Answer” cemented their place on the international scene. Now a cult band in European progressive rock\, they’re returning to the stage led by singer Pete French and guitarist Steve Bolton —formerly of The Who and Paul Young—to bring to life the power and charm of a band that wrote pivotal chapters in rock history.   \nLineup: Steve Bolton (guitar) · Adrian Gautre (keyboards) · Shug Millidge (bass) · Paul Everett (drums) \nTickets are available at www.vivaticket.com.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/99-songs-event-atomic-rooster/
LOCATION:“Ondina Valla” Municipal Swimming Pool Sun Deck\, 3 Vle Ovidio\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Euterpe Music Association":MAILTO:info@euterpe.re.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260708T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260707T144202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T144202Z
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SUMMARY:Organ Improvisation on Historical Instruments | Martin Sturm for the 30th Organ and Early Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the L’Aquila Concert Society “B. Barattelli” presents an extraordinarily rare event for the 30th edition of the Organ and Early Music Festival “Music and Architecture – Places of Time and Music”: German virtuoso Martin Sturm —organist\, composer\, professor\, and director of the Department of Sacred Music and Organ atthe Franz Liszt University of Music in Weimar — brings the art of real-time organ improvisation to L’Aquila\, performing on both of the historic instruments at the Basilica of St. Bernardino of Siena. \nIn the first part of the concert\, Sturm performs his own *Missa per Organo* on the monumental 1726 organ by Feliciano Fedeli\, located on the counter-façade and considered one of the largest and best-preserved examples of 18th-century Italian organ architecture. In the second part\, he takes his place at the 1939 organ by Vincenzo Mascioni\, situated behind the High Altar: two historic voices from one of L’Aquila’s most significant and iconic basilicas\, in dialogue with the improvisational creativity of one of the most award-winning performers on the international scene\, winner of prestigious competitions and the Kulturpreis Bayern.  \nThe event is organized in collaboration with the Order of Friars Minor\, the Archdiocese of L’Aquila\, and the Central Directorate for Religious Affairs of the Ministry of the Interior. \nFREE ADMISSION UNTIL ALL AVAILABLE SEATS ARE FILLED.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/organ-improvisation-on-historical-instruments-martin-sturm-for-the-30th-organ-and-early-music-festival/
LOCATION:Basilica of St. Bernardino\, Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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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:20260707T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260708T000000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260619T132634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T132634Z
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SUMMARY:TEXTURE | Textured Body
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the e-Motion Group presents TEXTURE – Body in Weave\, a participatory dance project that creates a dialogue between bodily movement and the gestures of traditional Abruzzese weaving\, intertwining intangible heritage\, artisanal practices\, and contemporary forms of expression. \nThe project is based on a specific cultural premise: dance and weaving share the same fundamental dimensions—ecological\, communal\, rhythmic\, symbolic\, and narrative. In Abruzzo\, weaving is historically linked to pastoral life and transhumance: processing wool\, spinning it\, and weaving it were not merely productive necessities\, but daily acts imbued with symbolic and social meaning. TEXTURE revives this memory through the dancing body\, which absorbs its rhythms and reinterprets them as movement.  \nThe workshops—led by the dancers of the e-Motion Group in collaboration with local craftswomen and weavers —are divided into four phases: an introduction to artisanal knowledge and weaving materials; physical interpretation of the gestures (weaving\, stretching\, repeating); improvisation as a space for freedom and reappropriation of the body; and a final public presentation open to the community\, in which bodies\, threads\, and fabrics interact in space through a participatory performance. \nINFO AND RESERVATIONS: info@gruppoemotion.net
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/texture-textured-body/
LOCATION:Tornimparte\, 178 Via il Corso\, Villagrande\, AQ\, 67049\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="e-Motion Group":MAILTO:info@gruppoemotion.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260624T143409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T143409Z
UID:6954-1783382400-1783468799@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Emergencies. The Evolution of Procedures for the Protection of Cultural Heritage.
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the National Fire Department is organizing a conference in L’Aquila dedicated to the evolution of techniques and procedures for securing cultural heritage during emergencies\, with particular reference to the experience gained in the aftermath of the 2009 earthquake and the role of the Coordination Unit for Temporary Works (N.C.P.)\, established in the aftermath of the L’Aquila earthquake. \nThe conference\, aimed at engineers\, architects\, and technical professionals in the field\, analyzes the Corps’ response capabilities in managing structural issues and outlines the new\, optimized procedures for safeguarding the historical and artistic heritage. At the center of the discussion are the STOP data sheets—technical tools developed by the post-earthquake working group for the reinforcement of damaged buildings—which will be presented by some of the key figures involved in their development.  \nSpeakers will include Stefano Grimaz\, holder of the UNESCO Chair in Intersectoral Safety for Risk Reduction at the University of Udine\, and provincial commanders Mauro Caciolai (Milan)\, Luca Ponticelli (Potenza)\, and Ciro Bolognese (Varese). A site visit to the National Museum of Abruzzo – MuNDA is planned to observe firsthand the results of the safety measures and post-earthquake reconstruction efforts.  \nThe initiative reinforces L’Aquila’s role as a national center of expertise and best practices in the protection of cultural heritage during seismic emergencies.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/safeguarding-cultural-heritage-in-emergencies-the-evolution-of-procedures-for-the-protection-of-cultural-heritage/
LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260704T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260704T210000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260701T074736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T074736Z
UID:6965-1783198800-1783198800@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Camaleonti in Concert in Roio - CostellAzioni Project
DESCRIPTION:As part of CostellAzioni – Festival of L’Aquila’s Identity\, the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, brings an outdoor evening event to Roio that transforms the village square into a space for shared culture and community participation. An evening dedicated to great Italian music: taking the stage in Roio are I Camaleonti\, the legendary band that has spanned decades of Italian music with songs that have become part of the collective memory.  \nTickets are available at www.costellazionilaquila.it (free admission while seats last; reservations are recommended).
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/camaleonti-in-concert-in-roio-costellazioni-project/
LOCATION:Poggio di Roio\, Roio Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of L'Aquila":MAILTO:protocollo@comune.laquila.postecert.it
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260504T122258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T122258Z
UID:6877-1783123200-1786060799@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:I Cantieri dell'Immaginario 2026
DESCRIPTION:In this extraordinary year\, asL’Aquila serves asthe 2026 Italian Capital of Culture\, the Cantieri dell’Immaginario festival is celebrating its most ambitious edition yet. From July 4 to August 6\, the city transforms into an open-air theater\, hosting over 40 events ranging from music to dance\, theater to contemporary storytelling. The festival\, promoted by the City of L’Aquila and coordinated by TSA\, brings together the region’s cultural excellence to offer a vision of a “multiverse city\,” where art is a common good and a tool for rebirth.   \nThe 2026 lineup features internationally renowned names: from the opening performance by étoile Roberto Bolle to the world premiere of *Missa pro Pace* by Oscar-winning composer Nicola Piovani\, to performances by artists such as Giovanni Allevi\, Giorgio Panariello\, and Mr. Rain. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque stairways of San Bernardino and historic theaters\, the festival also reaffirms its social mission through projects dedicatedto inclusion and LIS accessibility\, extending its magic to the villages of the crater as well. An electrifying collective experience\, capable of connecting different languages and telling the world a story of beauty and the future.   \nTo make sure you don’t miss any of the scheduled events\, check out the complete calendar at the link below: DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL 2026 PROGRAM \nBUY TICKETS HERE: www.ciaotickets.com
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/i-cantieri-dellimmaginario-2026/
LOCATION:San Bernardino Stairway\, Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of L'Aquila":MAILTO:protocollo@comune.laquila.postecert.it
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260701T073937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T073937Z
UID:6959-1783123200-1783209599@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Ju Fontanile Speaks in Monticchio - CostellAzioni Project
DESCRIPTION:As part of CostellAzioni – Festival of L’Aquila’s Identity\, the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, brings three events to the Teatro Zeta in Monticchio\, during an afternoon that transforms the hamlet into a stage for culture and community. An afternoon of art workshops for children ages 4 to 12: L’Aquila’s historic fountains serve as the central theme of a creative journey through storytelling\, drawing\, and imagination.  \n4:00 p.m. | 4:45 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. \nTickets are available at www.costellazionilaquila.it
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/ju-fontanile-speaks-in-monticchio-costellazioni-project/
LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater\, Via Rodolfo Volpe\, General Partnership\, L'Aquila\, Monticchio\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of L'Aquila":MAILTO:protocollo@comune.laquila.postecert.it
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260504T084727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T084727Z
UID:6871-1783123200-1783209599@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:Roberto Bolle and Friends
DESCRIPTION:The prestigious “Roberto Bolle and Friends” gala is coming to town for the official opening of I Cantieri dell’Immaginario\, marking one of the most anticipated events on the program for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026. A global icon of dance\, Roberto Bolle presents a once-in-a-lifetime event\, bringing together on stage some of the brightest stars of the international ballet scene.\nDescribed as the“gala of all galas\,”the show offers an enchanting journey through different styles and techniques\, blending the purity of the classical repertoire with the energy of modern and contemporary dance. The Étoile will perform alongside world-renowned dancers in aperfect fusion of technical virtuosity\, elegance\, and expressiveness\, sure to enchant audiences of all backgrounds.\nThis debut holds deep significance: Roberto Bolle has chosen to pay tribute to the city’s capacity for rebirth\, celebrating culture as a synthesis of identity and a vision for the future.   \nThe event\, produced by ARTEDANZA SRL and brought to L’Aquila thanks to the effortsof the L’Etoile Association led by Ornella Cerroni\, is once again a unique opportunity to witness a performance that transforms public space into a grand international stage. Blending innovation and tradition\, irony and drama\, this event kicks off a festival dedicated to the arts that promises to leave an indelible mark on the national cultural scene.  \nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS (available starting May 6): www.ciaotickets.com \nCOMPLETE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026 “CANTIERI DELL’IMMAGINARIO”: www.cantieriimmaginario.it
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/roberto-bolle-and-friends/
LOCATION:San Bernardino Stairway\, Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:In the Spotlight,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="L%E2%80%99Etoile Association":MAILTO:comuniazioneletoileaq@pec.it
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260701T072815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T072815Z
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SUMMARY:Stories from Far Away in Torretta - CostellAzioni Project
DESCRIPTION:As part of CostellAzioni – Festival of L’Aquila’s Identities\, the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, brings the following performance to Torretta Stories from Far Away\, a production by TeatroVagante featuring Sara Gagliarducci and Valentina Nibid. \nStories that travel through time and across cultures\, voices\, and distant imaginations to resonate in the heart of one of the hamlets in the L’Aquila area: a performance that uses oral storytelling as a bridge between community and memory\, between local identity and global horizons. The event is part of the CostellAzioni initiative\, which brings the L’Aquila 2026 program directly to the hamlets and places that make up the most authentic identity of the capital of Abruzzo.  \n5:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. \nFREE ADMISSION. Learn more about the festival at www.costellazionilaquila.it.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/stories-from-far-away-in-torretta-costellazioni-project/
LOCATION:Tower\, Via dei Ciocca\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of L'Aquila":MAILTO:protocollo@comune.laquila.postecert.it
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20251128T125514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T125514Z
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SUMMARY:Nanakorobi Yaoki “Fall seven times\, get up the eighth”
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d’Ocre Foundation presents the exhibition Shu Takahashi: A Japanese Artist in the Giorgio de Marchis Collection. A World Floating Between East and West\, curated by Anna Imponente\, former Section Director at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome and Superintendent Emerita of the L’Aquila branch\, in collaboration with Ari Takahashi. \nThe exhibition explores the cultural dialogue between Italy and Japan through the personal and intellectual bond that united Shu Takahashi —one of the most representative artists of the encounter between European avant-garde movements and Eastern tradition\, who lived in Italy for many years—and Giorgio de Marchis\, Superintendent of the National Gallery of Modern Art and\, for fifteen years\, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo. The result of this deep friendship was the gift of a series of works now preserved in the Foundation’s Collection\, which forms the core of the exhibition\, enriched by loans from major Italian and Japanese public and private collections.  \nTakahashi’s work spans painting and sculpture through his famous shaped canvases —canvases with curved edges and vibrant colors inspired by the Ukiyo-e tradition—in a universal language that blends Zen minimalism with the European avant-garde. The project is sponsored bythe Embassy of Japan in Italy andthe Japanese Cultural Institute in Rome (Japan Foundation).  \nFREE ADMISSION.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/nanakorobi-yaoki-fall-seven-times-get-up-the-eighth-7/
LOCATION:Cappa Cappelli Palace\, 23 Corso Vittorio Emanuele\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d'Ocre Foundation":MAILTO:fondazione.demarchis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260422T105133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T105133Z
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SUMMARY:CONTAMINATIONS. Against War and the Denial of Childhood Innocence - Photographic Diptychs by Pino Bertelli and Antonio Gasbarrini
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition “Dittici” brings to L’Aquila a profound and provocative exploration by photojournalist Pino Bertelli and critic Gasbarrini. The project explores the tragedy of war andviolated innocence through a series of works that create a dialogue between black-and-white documentary photography—taken in the world’s most vulnerable regions—and digital reworkings using artificial intelligence.  \nInspired by masterpieces from art history on the theme of the “Massacre of the Innocents” and conflicts\, the works create an urgent ethical counterpoint. While algorithmic technology and science are often harnessed today for militaristic purposes (drones\, surveillance\, conflicts)\, this exhibition reclaims the potential of AI\, transforming it into a tool for critical reflection and ethical creativity.  \nEach diptych serves as an open door between the past and the present: through QR codes\, visitors can interact directly with the artwork\, tracing the artistic references and messages that inspired the artificial intelligence prompts. This exhibition does not merely observe suffering; rather\, it actively challenges the viewer’s conscience regarding the technological and human future of our time.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/contaminations-against-war-and-the-denial-of-childhood-innocence-photographic-diptychs-by-pino-bertelli-and-antonio-gasbarrini/
LOCATION:Palazzo Camponeschi (Rector’s Office of the University of L’Aquila)\, 2 Piazza Santa Margherita\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mubaq - Children's Museum of L'Aquila":MAILTO:lea.contestabile@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260630T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260107T114930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T114930Z
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SUMMARY:Graduation Ceremony of the Experimental Center for Cinematography – Abruzzo Campus
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 30\, 2026\, at 11:00 a.m .\, the graduation ceremony for students of the 2023–2026 cohort of the Audiovisual Reportage program at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia – National Film School – Abruzzo Campus. The ceremony will be attended by CSC President Gabriella Buontempo\, General Director Tiziana Bianchi\, Administrative Director of the Abruzzo Campus Adriano De Santis\, Dean Gloria Malatesta\, the Artistic Director of the Audiovisual Reportage program Francesca Mannocchi\, and local institutional representatives. Excerpts from films produced by the students will also be screened.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/graduation-ceremony-of-the-experimental-center-for-cinematography-abruzzo-campus/
LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Award Ceremony
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ORGANIZER;CN="CSC Experimental Center for Cinematography%2C Abruzzo Branch":MAILTO:laquila@fondazionecsc.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260629T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205021
CREATED:20260608T151937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T151937Z
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SUMMARY:Concert by the Generale Street Band in Coppito - CostellAzioni Project
DESCRIPTION:As part of CostellAzioni – Festival of L’Aquila’s Identity\, the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, brings an evening of live music to Coppito featuring the Generale Street Band\, one of Italy’s most beloved Vasco Rossi tribute bands\, with Francesco Cassano\, Vincenzo Rutigliano\, Mimmo Nobile\, Leonardo Cristallo\, Checco Sacchetti\,         Leonardo Conca\, Karen Uribazo\, and Sergio Fanelli\, also known as “the General.” \nThe concert brings all the energy\, songs\, and soul of an artist who has left his mark on decades of Italian musical history right into the heart of the village\, transforming Murata Gigotti Park into the most rock-and-roll stage in the L’Aquila area. An evening to sing\, be moved\, and come together\, in the belief that music and culture are tools for social cohesion and collective identity.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/concert-by-the-generale-street-band-in-coppito-costellazioni-project/
LOCATION:Murata Gigotti Park\, Murata Gigotti Park\, Coppito\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of L'Aquila":MAILTO:protocollo@comune.laquila.postecert.it
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