BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//L'Aquila Capitale italiana della Cultura 2026 - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:L'Aquila Capitale italiana della Cultura 2026 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for L'Aquila Capitale italiana della Cultura 2026 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Rome BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260616T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260616T170000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260413T145915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T145915Z UID:6844-1781629200-1781629200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music Per-Formare: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers - Massimo Gallucci in *Direction as the Resurrection of Bodies: Orpheus* DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila presents a new event in the series Musica Per-Formare: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers\, in collaboration with the “A. Casella” Conservatory of Music in L’Aquila. \nThe featured speaker at the event is Prof. Marcello Gallucci\, a scholar\, professor\, and essayist from L’Aquila\, who teaches History of the Performing Arts and Literature and Philosophy of Theater at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. The conversation will focus on the theme “Directing as the Resurrection of Bodies: Orpheus”: an intellectual journey that traces the roots of modern directing—from dramatic theater to opera—through the intersections between Körperkultur and eurythmy\, and the author’s long collaboration with Maestro Yuri P. Lyubimov. A reflection on theater as a formative\, civic\, and collective experience\, far removed from the logic of pure entertainment. \nThe concert opens with a musical introduction by a trio from the “A. Casella” Conservatory — Raffaele Apolloni (clarinet)\, Tommaso Lungheu (violin)\, and Valentina Martino (cello) — performing “Followers” by composer Gianmarco Tuzi\, a three-part piece built around the interplay of the instruments’ timbres and dynamics. \nFREE ADMISSION. The event will be streamed live on Barattelli’s social media platforms and broadcast live on Zoom. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-per-formare-dialogues-between-sounds-words-and-new-cultural-frontiers-massimo-gallucci-in-direction-as-the-resurrection-of-bodies-orpheus/ LOCATION:Palazzo di Paola Cultural Workshop\, 95 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/musica-per-formare.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260616T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260616T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260615T090643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T090643Z UID:6934-1781622000-1781632800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:INSIDE OUT L'AQUILA | Photos at the Santo Spirito Fortress Monastery DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, citizens are invited to take part in “Inside Out – The People’s Art Project by JR\, ” the renowned participatory public art project conceived by French artist JR\, led by ArtsFor\, and supported by the City of L’Aquila. \nAt the Santo Spirito Fortress Monastery in Ocre (AQ)\, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.\, a team of photographers will take portraits of anyone who wishes to participate in this Inside Out event. \nThe participants’ faces will then be transformed into large black-and-white posters and displayed in Piazza Duomo\, creating one of the largest collective works of art ever produced in L’Aquila: over 2\,000 portraits of residents of L’Aquila and the areas affected by the 2009 earthquake\, coming together to form a single\, grand visual narrative of identity and belonging. \nLending your face to the project means becoming part of an international movement active in 154 countries with over 500\,000 portraits collected\, and contributing to a work that belongs to the community and tells\, through the faces of its residents\, the history and future of the capital of Abruzzo. \nParticipation is free and open to everyone. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/inside-out-laquila-photos-at-the-santo-spirito-fortress-monastery/ LOCATION:Santo Spirito Fortress Monastery\, Via Santo Spirito\, Ochre\, AQ\, 67040\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/call-to-action-inside-out.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260616T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260608T080135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T080135Z UID:6912-1781605800-1781614800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:INSIDE OUT L'AQUILA | Photos from Quattro Cantoni DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, citizens are invited to take part in “Inside Out – The People’s Art Project by JR\, “ the renowned participatory public art project conceived by French artist JR\, led by ArtsFor\, and supported by the City of L’Aquila. \nAt Quattro Cantoni from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, near the Bar del Corso\, a team of photographers will take portraits of anyone who wants to participate in this Inside Out event. \nThe participants’ faces will then be transformed into large black-and-white posters and displayed in Piazza Duomo\, creating one of the largest collective works of art ever produced in L’Aquila: over 2\,000 portraits of residents of L’Aquila and the areas affected by the 2009 earthquake\, coming together to form a single\, grand visual narrative of identity and belonging. \nLending your face to the project means becoming part of an international movement active in 154 countries with over 500\,000 portraits collected\, and contributing to a work that belongs to the community and tells\, through the faces of its residents\, the history and future of the capital of Abruzzo. \nParticipation is free and open to everyone. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/inside-out-laquila-photos-from-quattro-cantoni-2/ LOCATION:Four Cantons\, 1 Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/call-to-action-inside-out.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260615T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260608T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T080000Z UID:6906-1781542800-1781553600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:INSIDE OUT L'AQUILA | Photos from Piazza Regina Margherita DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, citizens are invited to take part in “Inside Out – The People’s Art Project by JR\, “ the renowned participatory public art project conceived by French artist JR\, led by ArtsFor\, and supported by the City of L’Aquila. \nIn Piazza Regina Margherita from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, near Bottiglieria Lo Zio\, a team of photographers will take portraits of anyone who wants to participate in this Inside Out event. \nThe participants’ faces will then be transformed into large black-and-white posters and displayed in Piazza Duomo\, creating one of the largest collective works of art ever produced in L’Aquila: over 2\,000 portraits of residents of L’Aquila and the areas affected by the 2009 earthquake\, coming together to form a single\, grand visual narrative of identity and belonging. \nLending your face to the project means becoming part of an international movement active in 154 countries with over 500\,000 portraits collected\, and contributing to a work that belongs to the community and tells\, through the faces of its residents\, the history and future of the capital of Abruzzo. \nParticipation is free and open to everyone. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/inside-out-laquila-photos-from-piazza-regina-margherita/ LOCATION:Regina Margherita Square\, Regina Margherita Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/call-to-action-inside-out.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260613T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260612T113928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T113928Z UID:6931-1781384400-1781384400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music and Architecture – Places of Time and Music | 30th Organ and Early Music Festival DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila kicks off the 30th edition of the Organ and Early Music Festival with a concert dedicated to sonatas\, toccatas\, and cantatas from the Italian and European Baroque periods. \nThe star of the evening is soprano Lucia Casagrande Raffi\, one of Italy’s most active performers of opera and chamber music repertoire\, accompanied by three musicians from L’Aquila: violinist Federico Cardilli\, cellist Giulio Ferretti\, and organist Ettore Maria Del Romano. The program ranges from the instrumental sonatas and toccatas of Corelli\, Vivaldi\, and Mascitti to the cantatas of Bach\, Giordani\, and Handel. \nThe concert will take place atthe Oratory of Sant’Antonio dei Cavalieri de Nardis\, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture in L’Aquila\, which houses one of Italy’s most precious original and fully functional instruments:the organ built by Luca Neri in 1650. The venue is not merely a backdrop for the event\, but an integral part of the musical experience\, embodying that dialogue between sound\, history\, and architecture that is the very soul of the entire festival. \nAdmission is free while seats are available. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-and-architecture-places-of-time-and-music-30th-organ-and-early-music-festival/ LOCATION:Oratory of St. Anthony of the Knights of Nardis\, Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Post-social-Rassegna-organistica-2026-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260613T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260613T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20251128T124951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T124951Z UID:7032-1781373600-1781373600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Nanakorobi Yaoki “Fall seven times\, get up the eighth” DESCRIPTION:Claudia Iazzetta\, Professor of Japanese Language and Literature at the University of Naples “L’Orientale\,” gave a lecture titled: “Like a Blade of Grass Floating in Water: Komachi and Other Female Characters in Nō Theater.” \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nwww.fondazionedemarchis.it URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/nanakorobi-yaoki-fall-seven-times-get-up-the-eighth-5/ LOCATION:Cappa Cappelli Palace\, 23 Corso Vittorio Emanuele\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/incontro-rossella-marangoni.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d'Ocre Foundation":MAILTO:fondazione.demarchis@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260613T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260613T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260609T144644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T144644Z UID:6925-1781362800-1781373600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Liu Bolin | Beyond the Visible – Abruzzo\, Lazio\, and Molise National Park DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, Geely Auto\, in collaboration with Galleria Gaburro\, presents Beyond the Visible\, a project by Chinese artist Liu Bolin\, which is coming to Abruzzo for the first time with a new series of performances and photographs dedicated to the region’s iconic landmarks. \nIn the ancient forests of the Abruzzo\, Lazio\, and Molise National Park in Pescasseroli\, in collaboration with ARTEPARCO\, the public is invited to witness the entire performance live: from the preparation of the body painting to the artist’s gradual blending into the park’s vegetation and natural landscape\, culminating in the creation of the never-before-seen photograph that serves as the final result. A unique opportunity to see up close how Liu Bolin vanishes before the audience’s eyes\, blending into one of Italy’s most precious natural environments in a performance that explores the relationship between human presence and nature\, identity\, and the memory of places. \nThe photograph taken in Pescasseroli will be included in the project’s final exhibition\, scheduled for October 2026 at Palazzo Margherita in L’Aquila. \n\nTHE PERFORMANCE IS OPEN TO EVERYONE\, AND ADMISSION IS FREE. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/liu-bolin-beyond-the-visible-abruzzo-lazio-and-molise-national-park/ LOCATION:Pescasseroli\, Monte Tranquillo Dirt Road\, Pescasseroli\, AQ\, 67032\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/liu-bolin-uomo-invisibile.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260612T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260612T183000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260107T110538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T110538Z UID:6574-1781283600-1781289000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Liu Bolin | Beyond the Visible – Rocca Calascio DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, Geely Auto\, in collaboration with Galleria Gaburro\, presents Beyond the Visible\, a project by Chinese artist Liu Bolin\, which is coming to Abruzzo for the first time with a new series of performances and photographs dedicated to the region’s iconic landmarks. \nAt the Rocca Calascio fortress\, perched at an altitude of over 1\,400 meters and counted among Italy’s most iconic castles\, the public is invited to witness the entire performance live: from the preparation of the body painting to the artist’s gradual blending into the ancient stones and the fortress’s landscape\, culminating in the creation of the never-before-seen photograph that serves as the final outcome. A unique opportunity to see up close how Liu Bolin vanishes before the audience’s eyes\, blending into one of the most extraordinary sites in the central Apennines in a performance that explores the relationship between presence and absence\, identity\, and the memory of places. \nThe photograph taken at Rocca Calascio will be included in the project’s final exhibition\, scheduled for October 2026 at Palazzo Margherita in L’Aquila. \n\nTHE PERFORMANCE IS OPEN TO EVERYONE\, AND ADMISSION IS FREE. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/liu-bolin-beyond-the-visible-rocca-calascio/ LOCATION:Rocca Calascio\, V. della Torreo\, Calascio\, AQ\, 67020\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/liu-bolin-uomo-invisibile.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260612T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260612T160000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260507T123634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T123634Z UID:6867-1781280000-1781280000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Young People in Vulnerable Areas DESCRIPTION:The event is part of a series of initiatives organized by the Magna Carta Foundation \nOfficial Greetings\nGaetano Quagliariello – President of the Magna Carta Foundation\nPresentation of the survey results\n\, Carlo Buttaroni—President of Tecne’\nThey are talking\nGuido Castelli – Special Commissioner for the 2016 Earthquake\nPierluigi Biondi – Mayor of L’Aquila\nConclusions\nAndrea Abodi – Minister of Youth Policy and Sports\nModerate\nAnnamaria Parente – Director of the FMC Demographic Crisis Observatory URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/young-people-in-vulnerable-areas/ LOCATION:Fibbioni Palace\, 1 Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/i-giovani-nelle-aree-fragili.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of L'Aquila":MAILTO:protocollo@comune.laquila.postecert.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260604T120411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T120411Z UID:6898-1781222400-1785023999@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Summer at MAXXI L'Aquila | Music\, Talks\, and Movies DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, “Summer at MAXXI L’Aquila” is the entertainment and cultural enrichment program offered by the Abruzzo branch of the National Museum of 21st-Century Arts\, organized with the support of ALES – Arte Lavoro e Servizi S.p.A. and under the patronage of the City of L’Aquila. \nThe program is organized around three themes: music—ranging from jazz to classical to contemporary experimental works—in collaboration with the “Alfredo Casella” State Conservatory of Music; talks dedicated to major figures in Italian and European literature and culture—from Ovid to Garibaldi\, from D’Annunzio to Oscar Wilde—featuring speakers such as Edoardo Prati; art-house and animated films\, in collaboration with the L’Aquila Film Festival\, featuring a program dedicated to the themes of coexistence\, care\, and sustainability. \nThe program includes a special event featuringthe European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) and the Gran Sasso National Laboratories (LNGS INFN)\, underscoring L’Aquila 2026’s commitment to bringing together scientific culture and the arts. Admission to all events is free. \nTo make sure you don’t miss any of the scheduled events\, check out the complete calendar at the link below: \nVIEW THE OFFICIAL 2026 PROGRAM URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/summer-at-maxxi-laquila-music-talks-and-movies/ LOCATION:Palazzo Ardinghelli – MAXXI L’Aquila\, 15 Piazza Santa Maria Paganica\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/estate-al-maxxi-laquila-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Maxxi L'Aquila - National Museum of 21st-Century Arts":MAILTO:maxxilaquila@fondazionemaxxi.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260611T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260608T121252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T121252Z UID:6911-1781200800-1781200800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Paolina – The Girl Without Youth | Screening of the documentary film DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the Experimental Museum of Contemporary Art (MUSPAC) is hosting a screening of *Paolina – The Girl Without Youth*\, a documentary film producedby the L’Aquila Film Institute “La Lanterna Magica” ETS and dedicated to Paolina Giorgi\, an artist from L’Aquila who was a leading figure in the world of the Café-chantant between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. \nA figure of extraordinary courage\, Paolina Giorgi was one of the most original voices in the entertainment world of the Belle Époque. In 1911\, she also became infamous for the tragic murder she suffered at the hands of a rejected suitor\, in one of the most sensational cases of femicide of the era. The documentary film—shot entirely in Abruzzo\, at locations connected to her life—paints a portrait of her through theatrical reenactments\, testimonies\, and archival documents\, using an innovative approach that makes extensive useof artificial intelligence\, marking a new experiment in Abruzzo’s film scene. \nDirected by Fabrizio Pompei\, with a screenplay by Iaia Centofanti and original music by Elena Floris\, the film is based on the research of Errico Centofanti\, who has been bringing the figure of Paolina Giorgi back into the spotlight since 2008. Among the contributions is an interview with writer Donatella Di Pietrantonio —winner of the Strega Prize and the Campiello Prize—who reflects on the role of literature in giving a voice to women who are victims of violence. \nFREE ADMISSION. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/paolina-the-girl-without-youth-screening-of-the-documentary-film/ LOCATION:MU.SP.A.C. – Experimental Museum of Contemporary Art\, Via Ficara\, Piazza D'Arti\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/paolina-11-giugno.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260611T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260105T090957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T090957Z UID:7072-1781175600-1781197200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Liu Bolin | Beyond the Visible – Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, Geely Auto\, in collaboration with Galleria Gaburro\, presents Beyond the Visible\, a project by Chinese artist Liu Bolin\, which is coming to Abruzzo for the first time with a new series of performances and photographs dedicated to the region’s iconic landmarks. \nAt the Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio\, one of the most iconic monuments representing the historical and spiritual identity of L’Aquila\, the public is invited to witness the entire performance live: from the preparation of the body painting to the artist’s gradual blending into the basilica’s architecture\, culminating in the creation of the never-before-seen photograph that serves as the final result. A unique opportunity to see up close how Liu Bolin vanishes before the audience’s eyes\, blending into one of L’Aquila’s most beloved sites in a performance that explores the relationship between presence and absence\, identity and memory. \nThe photograph taken in L’Aquila will be included in the project’s final exhibition\, scheduled for October 2026 at Palazzo Margherita. \nTHE PERFORMANCE IS OPEN TO EVERYONE\, AND ADMISSION IS FREE. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/liu-bolin-beyond-the-visible-basilica-of-santa-maria-di-collemaggio/ LOCATION:Basilica of Collemaggio\, 5 Piazzale Collemaggio\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/liu-bolin-uomo-invisibile.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260610T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260610T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260608T093848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T093848Z UID:6924-1781087400-1781114400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:INSIDE OUT L'AQUILA | Photos taken during the Feast of St. Maximus\, Patron Saint of L'Aquila DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, citizens are invited to take part in “Inside Out – The People’s Art Project by JR\, “ the renowned participatory public art project conceived by French artist JR\, led by ArtsFor\, and supported by the City of L’Aquila. \nDuring the Feast of St. Massimo\, Patron Saint of L’Aquila \, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.\, at Quattro Cantoni near the Bar del Corso\, a team of photographers will take portraits of anyone who wishes to participate in this Inside Out event. \nThe participants’ faces will then be transformed into large black-and-white posters and displayed in Piazza Duomo\, creating one of the largest collective works of art ever produced in L’Aquila: over 2\,000 portraits of residents of L’Aquila and the areas affected by the 2009 earthquake\, coming together to form a single\, grand visual narrative of identity and belonging. \nLending your face to the project means becoming part of an international movement active in 154 countries with over 500\,000 portraits collected\, and contributing to a work that belongs to the community and tells\, through the faces of its residents\, the history and future of the capital of Abruzzo. \nParticipation is free and open to everyone. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/inside-out-laquila-photos-taken-during-the-feast-of-st-maximus-patron-saint-of-laquila/ LOCATION:Four Cantons\, 1 Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/call-to-action-inside-out.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20251128T112012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T112012Z UID:6408-1781049600-1782431999@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Adolescĕre - Let's Sow Art\, 6th Edition DESCRIPTION:Curated by WindMill in collaboration with the artists of the Women Visual Artists Database \nMe—a teenager?\nIf she were to suddenly appear before me right here\, right now\,\nshould I perhaps greet her as a loved one\,\neven though she is a stranger to me and far away? \nWisława Szymborska\ntranslated by Pietro Marchesani\nfrom “Due punti/Qui\,” Libri Scheiwiller\, 2010 \nThe MuBAq Children’s Museum in L’Aquila\, thanks to WinMill and the artists from the Women Visual Artists Database\, is bringing a project to L’Aquila\, the Capital of Culture\, on a theme that is far removed from the conventional art world—one that is perhaps uncomfortable but of great interest and engagement for audiences of all generations\, whether or not they are accustomed to attending artistic events.\nArtists from the Women Visual Artists Database around the world were invited to reflect on this particular experience\, drawing on their own personal experiences as well as those of others—such as their children\, siblings\, and friends.\nEach of the 122 artists presents a work—a sort of diptych consisting of a visual component and a textual component\, which often blend and merge—making this a unique art project meant to be both seen and read.\nTogether\, the works form a panorama of emotions and memories\, of inner conflicts\, bearing witness to the changing relationship with one’s own body and mind. A deeply moving story told through images and words\, in which people can recognize their own experiences and let themselves be drawn in.\nThe exhibition project is designed to “travel” to different cities and countries\, fostering talks\, performances\, and audience engagement—particularly with teenagers. At the end of the exhibition\, the artworks and their accompanying texts will be compiled into an artist’s book\, which will be donated to a public institution. The book will also be published in digital format and available for free download from the website of the non-profit WindMill Association. \nFREE ADMISSION URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/adolescere-lets-sow-art-6th-edition/ LOCATION:L’Aquila\, One Gallery\, 67 Via Roma\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/adolescere-seminario-iv-edizione.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mubaq - Children's Museum of L'Aquila":MAILTO:lea.contestabile@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T160000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260413T145536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T145536Z UID:6839-1781020800-1781020800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:On the Road with the Bank of Italy | More Financial Literacy. Knowledge That Creates Value. DESCRIPTION:“On the Road with the Bank of Italy” makes a stop in L’Aquila with an event dedicated to financial literacy as a tool for understanding the present and creating value for individuals\, families\, and businesses. \nOn the Road with the Bank of Italy is a nationwide tour designed to promote financial literacy and strengthen dialogue between the central bank\, institutions\, and citizens. The event in L’Aquila offers opportunities for in-depth discussion and exchange on the topics of financial education\, accurate information\, and the fight against economic and social inequalities. Through roundtable discussions and sessions open to the public\, the initiative fosters greater awareness in financial decision-making and highlights the role of financial literacy as a driver of development and civic engagement. \nFREE EVENT URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/on-the-road-with-the-bank-of-italy-more-financial-literacy-knowledge-that-creates-value/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/in-viaggio-con-banca-ditalia.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bank of Italy%2C Eurosystem":MAILTO:email@bancaditalia.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260608T074837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T074837Z UID:6905-1781001000-1781010000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:INSIDE OUT L'AQUILA | Photos from Quattro Cantoni DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, citizens are invited to take part in “Inside Out – The People’s Art Project by JR\, “ the renowned participatory public art project conceived by French artist JR\, led by ArtsFor\, and supported by the City of L’Aquila. \nAt Quattro Cantoni from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, near the Bar del Corso\, a team of photographers will take portraits of anyone who wants to participate in this Inside Out event. \nThe participants’ faces will then be transformed into large black-and-white posters and displayed in Piazza Duomo\, creating one of the largest collective works of art ever produced in L’Aquila: over 2\,000 portraits of residents of L’Aquila and the areas affected by the 2009 earthquake\, coming together to form a single\, grand visual narrative of identity and belonging. \nLending your face to the project means becoming part of an international movement active in 154 countries with over 500\,000 portraits collected\, and contributing to a work that belongs to the community and tells\, through the faces of its residents\, the history and future of the capital of Abruzzo. \nParticipation is free and open to everyone. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/inside-out-laquila-photos-from-quattro-cantoni/ LOCATION:Four Cantons\, 1 Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/call-to-action-inside-out.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T113000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260514T094610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T094610Z UID:6894-1780997400-1781004600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:On the Road with the Bank of Italy | WATCH OUT FOR SCAMS DESCRIPTION:As part of the ” Traveling with the Bank of Italy” initiative\, the Bank of Italy is offering a meeting dedicated to payment prevention and security\, focusing on the main types of scams and citizen protection tools. “Traveling with the Bank of Italy” is a nationwide tour to promote financial literacy and strengthen dialogue between the central bank\, institutions\, and citizens. \nFREE EVENT URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/on-the-road-with-the-bank-of-italy-watch-out-for-scams/ LOCATION:Branch of the Bank of Italy\, 1 Corso Federico II\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/in-viaggio-con-banca-ditalia.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bank of Italy%2C Eurosystem":MAILTO:email@bancaditalia.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260608T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260514T094005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T094005Z UID:6891-1780909200-1780923600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:On the Road with the Bank of Italy | OPEN DAY. Guided tours and workshops. DESCRIPTION:As part of the ” Traveling with the Bank of Italy” initiative\, the Bank of Italy’s L’Aquila branch opens its doors to residents to discuss the Bank’s deep connection with the L’Aquila region and to provide a firsthand look at the activities and services offered locally. The event includes an overview of the branch’s main functions\, which support residents and the economy\, and information spaces dedicated to the Bank of Italy’s services and financial education initiatives in the area. “Traveling with the Bank of Italy” is a national traveling event to promote financial literacy and strengthen dialogue between the central bank\, institutions\, businesses\, and citizens. \nFREE EVENT URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/on-the-road-with-the-bank-of-italy-open-day-guided-tours-and-workshops/ LOCATION:Branch of the Bank of Italy\, 1 Corso Federico II\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/in-viaggio-con-banca-ditalia.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bank of Italy%2C Eurosystem":MAILTO:email@bancaditalia.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260608T093522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T093522Z UID:6921-1780876800-1780963199@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:"Ecce Homo" by Antonello da Messina | Opening DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the National Museum of Abruzzo – MuNDA is inaugurating the permanent exhibitionof Antonello da Messina’s *Ecce Homo*\, a small double-sided panel—painted on both sides—which became part of the national heritage in February 2026 and was added to the museum’s collections under inventory number OPS 2800. \nThe work was first presented in 1981 by art historian Federico Zeri during a conference dedicated to Antonello da Messina. Its extremely small size and the presence of two devotional images suggest that the panel was intended for private devotion: it is plausible that the owner carried it with him\, kept in a small cloth or leather case\, using it as an aid for meditation and personal prayer. \nThe front depicts the*Ecce Homo*\, Christ presented to the people after the flagellation. The reverse side depicts Saint Jerome kneeling in a desert landscape\, praying before a small crucifix embedded in the rock. The severe wear on this side of the panel suggests that it was frequently kissed during prayer\, a common practice in late-medieval private devotion. \nThe acquisition of *Ecce Homo* enriches MuNDA’s collection and reaffirms the role of *L’Aquila 2026* as an extraordinary opportunity to showcase the nation’s historical and artistic heritage. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/ecce-homo-by-antonello-da-messina-opening/ LOCATION:MuNDA – National Museum of Abruzzo\, Benedetto Croce Avenue\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100 CATEGORIES:exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ecce-homo-al-munda.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MuNDA - National Museum of Abruzzo":MAILTO:mn-abr@cultura.gov.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260607T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260607T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260107T105553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T105553Z UID:6569-1780848000-1780855200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Marinella Senatore\, The School of Narrative Dance\, L'Aquila\, curated by Chiara Bertini DESCRIPTION:A collective ritual that transforms the city into a vast stage\, capable of restoring to the community an active role in the construction of meaning\, identity\, and community.\nThe performance began as a traveling storytelling school\, founded on the principles of empowerment\, inclusion\, and self-education. An extensive phase of research in the local area accompanied its development\, placing the social fabric at the center of the project.\nThrough this work\, Marinella Senatore reflects on the concept of a work of art as a participatory form of expression\, capable of shaping the character of the local area and the social dynamics that define it. \nThe performance winds its way from MAXXI L’Aquila to Piazzale Collemaggio. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/marinella-senatore-the-school-of-narrative-dance-laquila-curated-by-chiara-bertini/ LOCATION:Historic Center of L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Palermo-Procession_10.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MAXXI National Museum of 21st-Century Arts":MAILTO:maxxilaquila@fondazionemaxxi.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260607T000000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260605T141145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T141145Z UID:6902-1780772400-1780790400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:INSIDE OUT L'AQUILA | Photos taken during the White Night of Cultures DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, citizens are invited to take part in “Inside Out – The People’s Art Project by JR\, ” the renowned participatory public art project conceived by French artist JR\, led by ArtsFor\, and supported by the City of L’Aquila. \nDuring the Notte Bianca delle Culture in Piazza Regina Margherita\, near Bottiglieria Lo Zio\, a team of photographers will take portraits of anyone who wishes to participate in this Inside Out event. \nThe participants’ faces will then be transformed into large black-and-white posters and displayed in Piazza Duomo\, creating one of the largest collective works of art ever produced in L’Aquila: over 2\,000 portraits of residents of L’Aquila and the areas affected by the 2009 earthquake\, coming together to form a single\, grand visual narrative of identity and belonging. \nLending your face to the project means becoming part of an international movement active in 154 countries with over 500\,000 portraits collected\, and contributing to a work that belongs to the community and tells\, through the faces of its residents\, the history and future of the capital of Abruzzo. \nParticipation is free and open to everyone. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/inside-out-laquila-photos-taken-during-the-white-night-of-cultures/ LOCATION:Regina Margherita Square\, Regina Margherita Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/call-to-action-inside-out.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20251128T124714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T124714Z UID:6000-1780768800-1780768800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Nanakorobi Yaoki “Fall seven times\, get up the eighth” DESCRIPTION:Concert by Fabrizio Valente\, who will perform on the shakuhachi\, a traditional Japanese wind instrument. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nwww.fondazionedemarchis.it URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/nanakorobi-yaoki-fall-seven-times-get-up-the-eighth/ LOCATION:Cappa Cappelli Palace\, 23 Corso Vittorio Emanuele\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/concerto-fabrizio-valente.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d'Ocre Foundation":MAILTO:fondazione.demarchis@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T100000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20251215T115606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T115606Z UID:6437-1780740000-1780740000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:School of Performing Arts and Crafts DESCRIPTION:The added value of the School of Performing Arts and Crafts lies in its nature as a permanent center of study. We have replaced the approach of one-off events with a coherent and progressive educational program that focuses on talent and high-quality instruction. Divided into four specialized tracks (Production\, Show Design\, Sound Engineering\, and Stage Technology)\, the program guides each student on a journey from an introductory level to full technical mastery\, providing the essential tools to tackle the challenges of contemporary culture. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nhttps://teatrostabile.abruzzo.it/ URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/school-of-performing-arts-and-crafts-2/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sams.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260604T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260604T183000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260525T094449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T094449Z UID:6895-1780592400-1780597800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Bodysound Workshop | SOND – The School of Narrative Dance DESCRIPTION:As part of SOND – The School of Narrative Dance by Marinella Senatore\, produced by MAXXI L’Aquila for the L’Aquila 2026 Italian Capital of Culture program\, the Bodysound workshop explores the body as an instrument for sound and composition. \nClapping\, footsteps\, breathing\, and vocalizations become creative elements for building collective rhythmic landscapes. The process gradually evolves from basic rhythmic patterns toward more complex choral structures\, in which coordination\, memory\, and shared focus guide participants toward shared choreographic forms. \nThe workshop is part of the participatory process of SOND\, an international project through which Marinella Senatore uses artistic expression as a tool for collective empowerment\, social inclusion\, and civic engagement\, in line with the cultural vision of L’Aquila 2026. Italian Sign Language interpretation will be provided. \nFREE ADMISSION\, BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/bodysound-workshop-sond-the-school-of-narrative-dance/ LOCATION:Spaventa Palace\, Andrea Bafile Street\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/workshop-marinella-senatore.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Maxxi L'Aquila - National Museum of 21st-Century Arts":MAILTO:maxxilaquila@fondazionemaxxi.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260603T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260603T183000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260525T093411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T093411Z UID:6892-1780506000-1780511400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Somatic Movement Workshop | SOND – The School of Narrative Dance DESCRIPTION:As part of SOND – The School of Narrative Dance by Marinella Senatore\, produced by MAXXI L’Aquila for the L’Aquila 2026 Italian Capital of Culture program\, this somatic movement workshop explores the body as a space for creative decision-making and authentic expression. \nThrough practices of inner listening\, exercises in breath awareness\, and postural alignment\, participants are guided to rediscover the expressive potential already present in everyday movement. The program consists of individual exercises\, partner-based activities\, and group choreographic compositions\, in which ordinary gestures become shared choreographic material. \nThe workshop is part of the participatory process of SOND\, an international project through which Marinella Senatore uses artistic expression as a tool for collective empowerment\, social inclusion\, and civic engagement\, in line with the cultural vision of L’Aquila 2026. Italian Sign Language interpretation will be provided. \nFREE ADMISSION WITH MANDATORY RESERVATION URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/somatic-movement-workshop-sond-the-school-of-narrative-dance/ LOCATION:Spaventa Palace\, Andrea Bafile Street\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/workshop-marinella-senatore.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Maxxi L'Aquila - National Museum of 21st-Century Arts":MAILTO:maxxilaquila@fondazionemaxxi.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260530T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260530T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260107T101717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T101717Z UID:6556-1780164000-1780164000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Positive Stories - 34th Edition of the Paolo Borsellino Award DESCRIPTION:As part of the celebrations for L’Aquila\, Capital of Culture and Legality\, the shared remembrance initiative launched in collaboration with the 34th Borsellino Award will conclude on Saturday\, May 30\, with an event of international significance. The event\, titled “Capaci di credere” (Capable of Believing)\, stems from the desire to transform the memory of the sacrifice of Giovanni Falcone and the victims of the Mafia into an ethic for the present\, founded on responsibility and the overcoming of indifference. \nThe highlight of the evening will be Gen Verde – International Performing Arts Group\, which will offer a powerful musical tribute dedicated to the values of brotherhood and justice. Through the universal language of art\, the group invites citizens—and young people in particular—to view the world with a critical eye and to rediscover civic engagement as a form of ethical resistance. The performance thus becomes an opportunity to reaffirm that the fight against the mafia is won by remaining “more humane and more just\,” building a society capable of choosing the common good and the values of the Constitution every day. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/positive-stories-34th-edition-of-the-paolo-borsellino-award/ LOCATION:Spaventa Palace\, Andrea Bafile Street\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/gen-verde.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="'Societ%C3%A0 Civile' Cultural Association":MAILTO:societacivileapsteramo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260530T100000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260413T144207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T144207Z UID:6855-1780135200-1780135200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:School of Performing Arts and Crafts DESCRIPTION:The School of Performing Arts and Crafts is establishing itself as a permanent center of learning\, offering a comprehensive educational program designed to stand the test of time. We do not simply offer isolated workshops\, but a complete educational program that guides students from their first steps all the way to advanced specialization. Under the guidance of internationally renowned faculty\, students follow a curriculum that integrates theoretical instruction with hands-on experience in key areas: Organization and Marketing\, Show Design\, Sound Engineering\, and Stage Technology. A true breeding ground for the outstanding talents of the coming cultural seasons. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nhttps://teatrostabile.abruzzo.it/ URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/school-of-performing-arts-and-crafts-11/ 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/2025/12/sams.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260525T122719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T122719Z UID:6899-1780012800-1780185599@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Forum on the Cultural and Creative Industries Ecosystem | Opera Demopratica\, L'Aquila DESCRIPTION:As part of L’Aquila’s designation as the 2026 Italian Capital of Culture\, on May 29 and 30\, Palazzo Spaventa will hostthe Opera Demopratica L’Aquila\, a participatory process promoted by the Pistoletto Cittadellarte Foundation that focuses on culture\, active citizenship\, and social transformation. These two days are dedicated to the Forum on the Ecosystem of Cultural and Creative Industries\, conceived as a permanent civic workshop for dialogue and co-design among institutions\, cultural enterprises\, associations\, artists\, and local communities. \nOn Friday\, May 29\, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.\, there will be working groups and participatory planning sessions on the topics of education\, participation\, cultural spaces\, music\, well-being\, and creative cultural enterprises. The public can attend as observers and also watch the collaborative performances by Francesco Leineri with Harmonielehre\, alongside Mariangela De Vita\, and Silvia Di Gregorio’s *Abitare lo spazio*. \nAmong the public events open to the public\, the DEMOPRATIC PARADE will begin at 5:30 p.m.—a large-scale collective action that will symbolically carry the Forum’s ideas out of Palazzo Spaventa\, through the historic center\, and on to the Terzo Paradiso in front of the Auditorium del Parco. The procession\, led by Michelangelo Pistoletto’s “Sfera di giornali” and accompanied by musicians and local youth\, will transform the city’s streets into a space of shared creativity. At 6:30 p.m.\, also at Palazzo Spaventa\, a Roundtable Discussion on Cultural and Creative Enterprises will be held\, focusing on the relationship between culture and urban space\, with presentations by Alessandro Crociata\, Paolo Naldini\, Alex Voglino\, Paola Lopes\, and Davide Oliverio. \nOn Saturday\, May 30\, the Forum will continue with the final roundtable sessions and\, starting at 12:00 p.m.\, with a public presentation of the findings and proposals that have emerged. The closing event will feature presentations by the L’Arabesque Dance Studies Center\, along with the performance *Terzo Paradiso* byGiuseppe Stampone and Paolo Naldini\, marking the conclusion of an initiative aimed at building a participatory and sustainable cultural ecosystem for the L’Aquila region. \nDETAILED PROGRAM\nFRIDAY\, MAY 29 \n9:00 a.m. – Welcome for participants \n9:30 \nOfficial Remarks by Mayor Pierluigi Biondi\nOfficial Remarks by Alessandro Crociata\, Scientific Coordinator of the Cultural and Urban Observatory of L’Aquila\nInsights from Existing Demonstration Projects\nIntroduction by Paolo Naldini\nOperational Introduction by Giacomo Bassmaji\, Antonella Muzi\, Angelo Bernardi\, and introduction of the facilitators \n10:50 a.m. – HARMONIELEHRE\, a performance piece curated by Francesco Leineri in collaboration with Mariangela De Vita \n11:00 a.m. – Start of the breakout sessions and plenary session \n1:00 p.m. – Group lunch hosted by the “Leonardo da Vinci” State Vocational Institute for Industry\, Crafts\, and the Hotel and Restaurant Services in L’Aquila \n3:00 p.m. – *ABITARE LO SPAZIO*: a performance exploring movement and relationships\, curated by Silvia Di Gregorio \n3:30 p.m. – Second working session in small groups and plenary session \n5:30 p.m. – DEMOPRATIC PROCESSION from Palazzo Spaventa to Terzo Paradiso\, following Michelangelo Pistoletto’s “Sfera di giornali\,” created by students from the “Andrea Bafile” High School under the guidance of Prof. Licia Galizia \n6:30 p.m. — Cultural and Creative Enterprises and Their Relationship with Urban Space\nRoundtable discussion with:\nAlessandro Crociata\, Scientific Coordinator of the Cultural and Urban Observatory of L’Aquila\nPaola Lopes\, Cultural Planner\nPaolo Naldini\, Director of the Pistoletto Cittadellarte Foundation\nDavide Oliverio\, Artistic Director of Club to Club\nAlex Voglino\, Abruzzo Film Commission \nSATURDAY\, MAY 30 \n9:00 a.m. – Welcome for participants \n9:20 a.m. – DREAMTIME \, a performance piece curated by Domenico Capanna \n9:45 a.m. – Third working session at the tables to develop proposals \n11:15 a.m. – Drafting of the summary document by the facilitators \n12:00 \nTERZO PARADISO\, a dance performance curated by Aurora Ciuffetelli of the Centro Studi Danza L’Arabesque\nPublic presentation of the Forum’s findings and conclusions\nGiuseppe Stampone discusses the Abruzzo Mon Amour project\, which brings the Gran Sasso to life \,with the participation of\nConclusions by Paolo Naldini URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/forum-on-the-cultural-and-creative-industries-ecosystem-opera-demopratica-laquila/ LOCATION:Spaventa Palace\, Andrea Bafile Street\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/forum-ecosistema-delle-industrie-culturali-e-creative.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pistoletto Cittadellarte Foundation%2C Biella":MAILTO:fondazionepistoletto@cittadellarte.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260525T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260525T130000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260522T144809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T144809Z UID:6887-1779701400-1779714000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:La Perdonanza in Schools DESCRIPTION:Young people and the school community take center stage in preserving memory through “La Perdonanza nelle scuole.” The event\, promoted by the City of L’Aquila and supported by Unioncamere through PNC funds allocated to the PNRR\, marks the culmination of the project “La Perdonanza Celestiniana: An Intangible Hub for a Universal Identity\, ” which is part of the official program for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026. \nThe initiative aims to highlight the Perdonanza—a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity—by transforming it into a permanent forum for civic engagement for future generations. High school students from the city\, supported by the historic associations that preserve the tradition of the Corteo (Jemo ‘nnanzi\, Sbandieratori\, Uomini d’Arme\, Movimento Celestiniano\, and Bandierai dei Quattro Quarti)\, will present their original works. Through artistic\, audiovisual\, musical\, and digital media\, the students will address a central question: “If you were Celestino today\, what message would you leave for the world of tomorrow?”\, creating a dialogue between history and contemporary values of peace\, forgiveness\, and inclusion. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/la-perdonanza-in-schools/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/la-perdonanza-nelle-scuole.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of L'Aquila":MAILTO:protocollo@comune.laquila.postecert.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260524T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260524T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T155158 CREATED:20260521T093312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T093312Z UID:6879-1779645600-1779645600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Open Palaces - Lecture: "The Founding of L'Aquila" DESCRIPTION:THE AQUILA FOUNDATION \nDr. Sandro Zecca \n12th Conference on the History of L’Aquila and Its Territory 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-the-founding-of-laquila/ LOCATION:Palazzo Alfieri – Santa Maria degli Angeli Institute\, 54 Fortebraccio Street\, L'Aquila CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/conferenza-la-fondazione-dellaquila.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR