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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260105T090957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T090957Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260610T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260610T180000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260608T093848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T093848Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20251128T112012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T112012Z
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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
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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:20260609T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260413T145536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T145536Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bank of Italy%2C Eurosystem":MAILTO:email@bancaditalia.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bank of Italy%2C Eurosystem":MAILTO:email@bancaditalia.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260608T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bank of Italy%2C Eurosystem":MAILTO:email@bancaditalia.it
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260608T093522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T093522Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="MuNDA - National Museum of Abruzzo":MAILTO:mn-abr@cultura.gov.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260607T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260107T105553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T105553Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260607T000000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260605T141145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T141145Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20251128T124714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T124714Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d'Ocre Foundation":MAILTO:fondazione.demarchis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T100000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260604T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maxxi L'Aquila - National Museum of 21st-Century Arts":MAILTO:maxxilaquila@fondazionemaxxi.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260603T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260603T183000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260525T093411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T093411Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maxxi L'Aquila - National Museum of 21st-Century Arts":MAILTO:maxxilaquila@fondazionemaxxi.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260530T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260530T180000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260107T101717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T101717Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="'Societ%C3%A0 Civile' Cultural Association":MAILTO:societacivileapsteramo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260530T100000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260525T122719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T122719Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pistoletto Cittadellarte Foundation%2C Biella":MAILTO:fondazionepistoletto@cittadellarte.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260525T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260522T144809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T144809Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of L'Aquila":MAILTO:protocollo@comune.laquila.postecert.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260524T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260524T180000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260521T093312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T093312Z
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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
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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:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20251216T095820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T095820Z
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SUMMARY:Open Palaces - The Baccano Ensemble in Concert at Palazzo Chiarizia and the Oratorio de Nardis
DESCRIPTION:Concert: “Made in Abruzzo: Folk Songs and Other Popular Melodies” \nBaccano Ensemble with\nFederico Di Luciano\, First Violin\nMargherita Palmieri\, second violin\nPaolo Capanna\, viola\nFilippo Di Domenico\, cello \nThe Ensemble Baccano string quartet takes center stage in a journey that weaves together classical music and its roots. The musical program is entirely based on the relationship between folk music and the classical tradition.\nThe concert will be held in historic residences in L’Aquila\, as a result of the collaboration between the ensemble and ADSI Abruzzo\, united by a shared desire to promote Abruzzo’s cultural heritage.  \nThe concert will be repeated at 6:00 p.m. at the Oratory of St. Anthony of the Knights of Nardis. \nMusic Program \nB. Bartók (1881–1945) / Hungary–Romania\nRomanian Folk Dances\nJoc cu bâtǎ (Stick Dance)\nBrâul (Sash Dance)\nPê-loc (Dance on the Spot)\nBuciumeana (Horn Dance)\nPoargǎ româneascǎ (Romanian Polka)\nMǎ runţel (Fast Dance) \nN. Di Giovanni (1995) / Italy vs. Brazil\n: What’s Happening? \nDanish String Quartet / Denmark\n\, “As I Walked Out” \nSir J. Rutter (1945) / England\nSuite for Strings\nA-Roving\nI Have a Bonnet Trimmed with Blue\nO Waly\, Waly\nDashing Away with the Smoothing Iron \nThe Baccano Ensemble is the youth instrumental ensemble of Identità Musicali ETS\, an association founded in Abruzzo in 2021 with the goal of bringing together young musicians from the region. From its very name\, the association seeks to embody a quest that\, through the language of classical music\, aims to offer a framework of values and approaches in which musicians and audiences alike can recognize their own identities. The project embodies the desire to strengthen ties with the region where many began their artistic journey\, creating job opportunities and promoting the local heritage\, which consists of cultural assets and traditions. Through its concerts\, the association seeks to foster “everyday” classical music—one capable of finding its place even in a complex region—a cultural offering that does not wait for ideal conditions but works to create them.    \nRESERVATION REQUIRED on Eventbrite
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/open-palaces-the-baccano-ensemble-in-concert-at-palazzo-chiarizia-and-the-oratorio-de-nardis/
LOCATION:Chiarizia Palace\, Via Cascina\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, 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;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20251216T100140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T100140Z
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SUMMARY:Open Houses - Cultural Residences
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 24\, the National Day of Historic Homes returns throughout Italy\, organized bythe Association of Italian Historic Homes (ADSI). In L’Aquila\, the event takes on special significance\, as it is part of the “Open Palaces – Cultural Residences” project\, which brings dozens of historic palaces in L’Aquila into the network of the Capital of Culture. Thirty buildings across the city will open their doors for guided and self-guided tours\, as well as historical reenactments\, exhibitions\, concerts\, and conferences.   \nThe event offers a unique opportunity to visit sites of extraordinary historical value—often inaccessible or off the beaten path—and to experience firsthand a heritage that constitutes Italy’s largest open-air museum. The theme chosen for the 2026 edition\, “Guardians of the Future. A Living Heritage for a Shared Value\,” highlights the fundamental role of protecting and promoting private historical and architectural heritage: cultural assets that preserve the identity of local areas and continue to generate cultural\, social\, and economic value for communities.  \nGROUP GUIDED TOURS – No reservation required\nFrom 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nBUILDINGS\nADDRESSES\n\n\n\n\n“Le Cancelle” Renaissance House\nVia Simeonibus\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Alfieri\nVia Fortebraccio\, 54\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Benedetti\nVia Sassa\, 15 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nBonanni-Cipolloni-Cannella Palace\nCorso Vittorio Emanuele\, 9\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nCamponeschi Palace\nPiazza Santa Margherita\, 2\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Cappa – Cappelli\nCorso Vittorio Emanuele\, 23\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Carli Benedetti\nVia Accursio\, 17\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Di Paola\nCorso Vittorio Emanuele\, 95\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nDragonetti Palace\nVia Santa Giusta\, 6\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Fibbioni\nVia S. Bernardino\, 1\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Margherita\nPiazza del Palazzo\, 67100 L’Aquila\, AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Nardis\nVia S. Marciano\, 67100 L’Aquila\, AQ\n\n\nOratory of St. Anthony of the Knights of Nardis\nVia S. Marciano\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nHigher Institute of Religious Sciences—formerly the residence of Dr. Torquato\nVia Vetoio\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\n\nOPEN COURTYARDS\nFrom 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nBUILDINGS\nADDRESSES\n\n\n\n\nAlfieri Dragonetti de Torres Palace\nPiazza Santa Giusta\, 2\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Ardinghelli\nVia Pavesi\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nBucciarelli Palace\nVia Sassa\, 40\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nBurri-Gatti Palace\nCorso Vittorio Emanuele\, 111\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Carli “dei pavoni”\nVia Paganica\, 18\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nCiolina-Ciampella Palace\nCorso Principe Umberto\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nGagliardi-Sardi-Nardis Palace\nVia S. Flaviano\, 67100 L’Aquila\, AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Lely – Gualtieri\nVia Paganica\, 66\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Manieri\nVia Bazzano\, 2\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nNatellis-Alessandri Palace\nCorso Vittorio Emanuele II\, 118\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\nPalazzo Santospago – Dragonetti\nVia Fortebraccio\, 12\, 67100 L’Aquila AQ\n\n\n\nCONCERTS \nPalazzo Chiarizia – 12:00 p.m. – Ensemble Baccano\, music by Bartók\, Rutter\, and others.\nOratory of Sant’Antonio dei Cavalieri de Nardis – 6:00 p.m. – Ensemble Baccano\, music by Bartók\, Rutter\, and others. \nReservations are required on Eventbrite. \nEXHIBITIONS\nFrom 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \nRenaissance house “Le Cancelle” (“Ju Sbannmend”: historic Abruzzese blankets)\nPalazzo Ciccozzi (Generoso Spagnuolo) \nHISTORICAL REENACTMENT \nOrganized by the Prometeo Historical Group of Castel Sant’Angelo\, at Palazzo Dragonetti\, Palazzo Burri-Gatti\, and the Cancelle.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/open-houses-cultural-residences/
LOCATION:De Nardis Palace\, 9 Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, 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:20260523T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20251128T124055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T124055Z
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SUMMARY:Nanakorobi Yaoki “Fall seven times\, get up the eighth”
DESCRIPTION:A meeting with artist Keiko Udaka\, who will demonstrate the art of creating a Nō mask\, blending tradition and innovation. \nNō is a dramatic theatrical form consisting of music\, singing\, mimetic movements\, and dance\, passed down from master to disciple since its inception in the late 14th century. Through its masks\, Nō theater explores human emotions: love\, jealousy\, anger\, ferocity\, passion\, betrayal\, redemption\, and death.\nThe Giorgio de Marchis Foundation has decided to feature Nō theater as part of L’Aquila’s bid to become the Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, offering the opportunity to experience this supreme expression of Eastern culture—an experience that is otherwise very rare\, if not impossible\, outside of Japan.  \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nwww.fondazionedemarchis.it
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/nanakorobi-yaoki-fall-seven-times-get-up-the-eighth-4/
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;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260522T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260522T080725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T080725Z
UID:6883-1779447600-1779447600@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:The L'Aquila 2026 Stamp
DESCRIPTION:L’Aquila is celebrating its year as the Italian Capital of Culture with a major national philatelic honor. Officially unveiled at Palazzo Margherita\, the new special stamp features the L’Aquila 2026 logo and joins the ranks of national symbols dedicated to Italy’s great cultural and spiritual traditions. The initiative\, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy\, Poste Italiane\, and the State Printing Office and Mint\, serves as an extraordinary vehicle for promoting the city’s identity\, history\, and journey of rebirth throughout Italy and abroad.   \nAlong with the regular issue\, Poste Italiane has prepared special limited-edition folders and exclusive products for enthusiasts and collectors. The stamp thus transforms the journey toward L’Aquila 2026 into a tool for collective memory and lasting promotion\, leaving a tangible trace of this historic year. The products are immediately available at post offices nationwide and\, locally\, at the philatelic counter of the L’Aquila post office.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-laquila-2026-stamp/
LOCATION:Palazzo Margherita\, Palace Square\, L'Aquila
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:20260522T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260522T103000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260514T090248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T090248Z
UID:6884-1779445800-1779445800@laquila2026.it
SUMMARY:34 YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE - 34th Annual Paolo Borsellino Award
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the 34th edition of the Paolo Borsellino National Award\, the city is promoting an event titled “34 YEARS OF REMEMBERING.” The event was organized to commemorate the victims of the Capaci massacre\, the tragic terrorist-mafia attack in which Judge Giovanni Falcone\, his wife Francesca Morvillo\, and security detail officers Vito Schifani\, Rocco Dicillo\, and Antonio Montinaro\, while also honoring the courage of the survivors and those who were wounded in the line of duty.  \nThe event is intended to be an occasion for deep reflection on the rule of law and will feature key figures from government institutions and the fight against crime. Speakers will include Mayor Pierluigi Biondi\, Prefect and Director of State Police Services Renato Cortese\, Prefect and former Deputy Chief of Police Luigi Savina\, and Colonel Gianfranco Paglia\, recipient of the Gold Medal for Military Valor and a symbol of resilience and service to the state. A collective dialogue aimed at transforming historical memory into a shared ethical commitment\, directed in particular toward the younger generations.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/34-years-of-remembrance-34th-annual-paolo-borsellino-award/
LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative
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ORGANIZER;CN="'Societ%C3%A0 Civile' Cultural Association":MAILTO:societacivileapsteramo@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260801T170331
CREATED:20260422T103205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T103205Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Artist Residences - “To Speak Is to Create. How Can We Build a Lexicon of Dreams Together?” by Sara Ricciardi
DESCRIPTION:L’Aquila\, Italy’s 2026 Capital of Culture\, is transforming into an open-air studio. In May\, renowned designer Sara Ricciardi will choose our city for an artist residency that blends design\, art\, and storytelling. This is not merely a visit\, but a journey of exploration in which objects\, colors\, and shapes become the language for exploring the emotions and collective imagination of a vibrant community.   \nThe residency opens its doors to the public with a series of workshops and creative gatherings scheduled for May 22–24: a unique opportunity to experience the artistic process up close\, exchange ideas\, and collaborate on the creation of a new urban vision. Through a multidisciplinary approach\, the research will explore the fine line between function and symbolism\, between the irony of everyday life and the depth of a poetic gesture.  \nThe project will culminate in a site-specific visual installation that will take root in the streets of L’Aquila\, transforming public space into a museum of the imagination. Participating means actively contributing to this narrative\, leaving a tangible mark on our city’s cultural landscape. An open invitation to everyone: let yourself be inspired by form as it becomes story.   \nDATES AND TIMES OF THE MEETINGS: \n\nFriday\, May 22\, 10:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, May 23\, 10:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m.\nSunday\, May 24\, 10:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m.\n\nFor information and to make a reservation (required)\, please email habitatlaquila2026@gmail.com
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/habitat-artist-residences-to-speak-is-to-create-how-can-we-build-a-lexicon-of-dreams-together-by-sara-ricciardi/
LOCATION:ONMI Building (Former Daycare Center)\, Duca degli Abruzzi Avenue\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="MU6 ets Association (Friends of the Museums of Abruzzo)":MAILTO:amicideimuseiabruzzo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Benedetto Croce National Culture Award
DESCRIPTION:The Benedetto Croce National Culture Award was established by the Municipality of Pescasseroli by resolution dated November 25\, 2005; the first edition took place in 2006. The award is given to the best books published in the previous year in three categories: Fiction\, Nonfiction\, and Journalistic Literature.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/benedetto-croce-national-culture-award/
LOCATION:Palazzo dell’Emiciclo – Conference Room\, Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI)\, XXIV Maggio Street\, L'Aquila\, L'Aquila\, 67100
CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative
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ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of Pescasseroli":MAILTO:affarigenerali@comune.pescasseroli.aq.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260520T180000
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SUMMARY:The Aquilani Soloists & Simon Zhu
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, the city is hosting an event of extraordinary artistic and human significance: a concert by violinist Simon Zhu\, dedicated to the memory of Fabrizio De Agostini Dragonetti de Torres\, one year after his passing. The undisputed star of the evening is Simon Zhu\, a prodigious talent born in 2001 who made international headlines for winning the prestigious 2023 “Paganini Prize” in Genoa\, where he also received the special award for the best performance of a Paganini concerto.  \nZhu’s career is marked by legendary successes\, from his debut at the Berliner Philharmonie to collaborations with conductors of the caliber of Sir Antonio Pappano and Sir John Eliot Gardiner. Recently honored with an audience with King Charles III following a performance with the London Symphony Orchestra\, Simon Zhu will bring to L’Aquila the refined technique he acquired at the Stauffer Academy in Cremona under the guidance of Salvatore Accardo. The audience will have the opportunity to hear an exceptional performer playing a rare 1760 Zosimo Bergonzi violin\, in an evening that weaves together the memory of a pivotal figure in the community with the sublime beauty of the great international violin repertoire.   \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: \nwww.solistiaquilani.it \n 
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-aquilani-soloists-simon-zhu/
LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aquilani Soloists":MAILTO:info@solistiaquilani.it
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260516T180000
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SUMMARY:Nanakorobi Yaoki “Fall seven times\, get up the eighth”
DESCRIPTION:Presentation of the project “Nanakorobi Yaoki: Fall Seven Times\, Get Up the Eighth\,” featuring the opening of the exhibition “Imagining the Invisible” by Fabio Massimo Fioravanti\, in the presence of Giorgio Amitrano\, professor of Japanese Language and Literature at the University of Naples – L’Orientale. \nThe exhibition features a selection of photographs of NŌ theater by Fabio Massimo Fioravanti\, alongside 40 ukiyo-e prints by Tsukioka Kogyo (on display for the first time in Italy)\, created between the 19th and 20th centuries\, NŌ masks by artist Keiko Udaka\, along with several stage costumes and fans\, and the shimai (short dance) performed by shite and shihan Monique Arnaud. \nThe Nanakorobi Yaoki project—“Fall Seven Times\, Get Up the Eighth”—is divided into two phases: the first\, from May 16 to June 20\, is dedicated to Noh theater; the second\, from July 2 to September 4\, is dedicated to contemporary Japanese visual art\, featuring the works of Shu Takahashi. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nwww.fondazionedemarchis.it
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/nanakorobi-yaoki-fall-seven-times-get-up-the-eighth-3/
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;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260515T180000
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CREATED:20260413T143018Z
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SUMMARY:I Solisti Aquilani with Mariangela Vacatello and Marco Pierobon
DESCRIPTION:A gathering of virtuosos for the 2026 Capital of Culture: I Solisti Aquilani welcome pianist Mariangela Vacatello\, a multi-award-winning performer known for her interpretive depth\, and world-renowned trumpeter Marco Pierobon. The program celebrates the dialogue between the keyboard and brass through masterpieces ranging from the Classical period to the 20th century.  \nThe evening opens with Beethoven’s Concerto No. 3 (in Lachner’s rare transcription)\, continues with the 18th-century elegance of Neruda\, and culminates in Shostakovich’s famous Piano Concerto No. 1\, a brilliant work in which the piano and trumpet take center stage in a fast-paced and ironic musical exchange. An event that combines exploration of timbre with the great international repertoire.    \nSUMMARY OF THE PROGRAM\nBeethoven: Concerto No. 3\, Op. 37 (string version)\nNeruda: Concerto in E-flat Major for Trumpet and Strings\nShostakovich: Concerto No. 1\, Op. 35\, for piano\, trumpet\, and strings  \nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS\nhttps://www.solistiaquilani.it/
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/i-solisti-aquilani-with-mariangela-vacatello-and-marco-pierobon/
LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aquilani Soloists":MAILTO:info@solistiaquilani.it
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