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-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:20260606T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260607T000000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 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:20260801T180332 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:20260801T180332 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:20260801T180332 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:20260801T180332 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:20260801T180332 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:20260801T180332 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:20260801T180332 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:20260801T180332 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:20260801T180332 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260524T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20251216T095820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T095820Z UID:6461-1779624000-1779624000@laquila2026.it 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ensemble-baccano.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20251216T100140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T100140Z UID:6465-1779580800-1779667199@laquila2026.it 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/palazzi-aperti-24-maggio-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260523T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260523T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20251128T124055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T124055Z UID:6409-1779559200-1779559200@laquila2026.it 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/incontro-keiko-udaka.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d'Ocre Foundation":MAILTO:fondazione.demarchis@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260522T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260522T110000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-28-at-11.16.52.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of L'Aquila":MAILTO:protocollo@comune.laquila.postecert.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260522T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260522T103000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/da-34-anni-capaci-di-ricordare.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="'Societ%C3%A0 Civile' Cultural Association":MAILTO:societacivileapsteramo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260422T103205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T103205Z UID:6182-1779408000-1779667199@laquila2026.it 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/residenze-dartista-sara-ricciardi-laquila2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MU6 ets Association (Friends of the Museums of Abruzzo)":MAILTO:amicideimuseiabruzzo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260107T091300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T091300Z UID:6578-1779321600-1779407999@laquila2026.it 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/benedetto-crocee.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Municipality of Pescasseroli":MAILTO:affarigenerali@comune.pescasseroli.aq.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260520T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260513T133930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T133930Z UID:6880-1779300000-1779300000@laquila2026.it 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/i-solisti-aquilani-e-simone-zhu.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Aquilani Soloists":MAILTO:info@solistiaquilani.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260516T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260516T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20251128T123139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T123139Z UID:6405-1778954400-1778954400@laquila2026.it 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/vernissage-immaginare-linvisibile-e-conferenza.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d'Ocre Foundation":MAILTO:fondazione.demarchis@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260515T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260515T180000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260413T143018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T143018Z UID:6850-1778868000-1778868000@laquila2026.it 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/i-solisti-aquilani-con-mariangela-vacatello.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Aquilani Soloists":MAILTO:info@solistiaquilani.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260514T092116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T092116Z UID:6888-1778803200-1780271999@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:DEEP DOWN. Throw your soul into every open door. DESCRIPTION:MU.SP.A.C. (Experimental Museum of Contemporary Art)\, in close collaboration withthe Academy of Fine Arts of L’Aquila\, presents “DEEP DOWN – Throw Your Soul into Every Open Door.” The exhibition\, part of the “COSTRUIRE CULTURA. 41 Years of Art in L’Aquila” project for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, originated as the final project of students from the School of Art Education and Communication\, offering a fresh and profound perspective on the contemporary art scene. \nDrawing inspiration from the emotional resonance of contemporary music\, the exhibition takes the form of a collective exploration of the private sphere and identity. Through painting\, sculpture\, and multimedia\, nine emerging artists bring to light memories\, family ties\, and wounds\, transforming personal experience into a universal narrative. The exhibition unfolds along four fundamental themes— Identity\, Memory\, Body\, and Profound Dimension —presenting the inner gaze as a necessary act of resistance in a fragmented present. Supported by the City of L’Aquila and the Carispaq Foundation\, the exhibition invites the public to courageously navigate the invisible spaces of human existence. \nFREE ADMISSION \nHOURS: Tuesday through Saturday | 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — by appointment only URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/deep-down-throw-your-soul-into-every-open-door/ LOCATION:MU.SP.A.C. – Experimental Museum of Contemporary Art\, Via Ficara\, Piazza D'Arti\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/deep-down-muspac.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260514T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260513T133158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T133158Z UID:6875-1778792400-1778792400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:A Night in Italy - A Tribute to Ivano Fossati DESCRIPTION:The Ridotto at the Teatro Comunale dell’Aquila is filled with the refined\, Mediterranean atmosphere of one of the greatest figures in contemporary Italian music. The L’Aquila-based band “Faber… la musica\, la poesia” presents “Una notte in Italia – A Tribute to Ivano Fossati\, ” an emotional journey through forty years of hits that have shaped the history of singer-songwriter music. The event\, organized by the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila\, celebrates Fossati as a refined storyteller and composer capable of blending poetry with social commitment. \nFrom the energy of *La mia banda suona il rock* to the depth of *C’è tempo* and *Mio fratello che guardi il mondo*\, the repertoire explores both the masterpieces performed directly by the Maestro and the unforgettable pieces written for the great female icons of Italian music. On stage\, an ensemble of seasoned musicians will bring to life the full artistic richness of the original arrangements\, weaving melody and poetic vision into a unique narrative experience. An unmissable event to rediscover the focus on humanity\, the journey\, and the present moment that makes Fossati’s work a timeless cultural treasure. \nTICKETS AT www.ciaotickets.com URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/a-night-in-italy-a-tribute-to-ivano-fossati/ LOCATION:Foyer of the “V. Antonellini” Municipal Theater\, Theater Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tributo-a-ivano-fossati.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:20260512T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260413T141840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T141840Z UID:6846-1778605200-1778605200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music Per-Formare: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers - Francesco Marola: *Don Giovanni* in the Romantic Tradition: From Mozart to E.T.A. Hoffmann’s Story DESCRIPTION:The “Musica Per-Formare” series\, organized by the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, continues with a prestigious event dedicated to one of the most iconic figures in European culture. Prof. Francesco Marola\, a professor at the University of L’Aquila\, will guide the audience on a literary and philosophical journey exploring the evolution of “Don Giovanni” from 17th-century comic theater to its complex Romantic reimagining. The discussion will explore how E.T.A. Hoffmann’s restlessness and the influences of Goethe’s *Faust* transformed Mozart’s libertine into a tragic hero hungry for the absolute. \nThe event\, sponsored by the City of L’Aquila\, will feature an exceptional musical prelude in collaboration with the “A. Casella” Conservatory. The METIS Trio will premiere“Moto Perpetuo”by the young composer Francesco Brandolini\, a contemporary work that explores dynamic combinations based on hexatonal scales. The event represents a valuable opportunity for multidisciplinary exploration\, weaving together sound and words in the heart of the historic center\, reaffirming L’Aquila’s role as an international cultural hub. \nFREE ADMISSION URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-per-formare-dialogues-between-sounds-words-and-new-cultural-frontiers-francesco-marola-don-giovanni-in-the-romantic-tradition-from-mozart-to-e-t-a-hoffmanns-story/ 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/2026/04/musica-per-formare-francesco-marola.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:20260510T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260113T100758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T100758Z UID:6625-1778432400-1778432400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:The Essence of Fairy Tales: When Words Provide More "Vitamins" than—with Marco Valeri DESCRIPTION:Produced by I Guastafeste\nTo revive the time-honored tradition of storytelling that sparks the imagination and fantasy\, guiding children and parents on an enchanting journey through the most “captivating” fairy tales of all time. The “Essence of Fairy Tales” is the very essence that emerges from the collaboration between a child’s creative imagination and the desire to spend quality time through storytelling. We can even drink this “Juice” extracted from the stories together before saying goodbye— a distillate that embodies friendship\, love\, courage\, loyalty\, wisdom\, adventure… A distillate of life! \nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS\nhttps://teatrostabile.abruzzo.it/ URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-essence-of-fairy-tales-when-words-provide-more-vitamins-than-with-marco-valeri/ LOCATION:Theater of the Academy of Fine Arts\, 6b Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/il-succo-delle-favole.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20251216T095334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T095334Z UID:6457-1778322600-1778331600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:From Private Cultural Heritage to Regional Development – Prospects and Opportunities for Young People DESCRIPTION:L’Aquila is hosting the national conference “From Private Cultural Heritage to Regional Development – Prospects and Opportunities for Young People\,” an initiative promoted by the City of L’Aquila andthe Association of Italian Historic Homes (ADSI) as part of the official program for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026. The conference is organized in collaboration with the ADSI National Youth Assembly\, which will bring over one hundred young owners and entrepreneurs involved in private cultural heritage to the city. \nThe initiative aims to provide a forum for substantive discussion on the role of cultural heritage—both public and private—as a driver of regional development\, value creation\, and job opportunities\, with a particular focus on younger generations. The event is organized into four thematic panels\, each featuring an equal dialogue among public decision-makers\, businesses\, professionals\, researchers\, and cultural practitioners\, with most participants being young leaders in their respective fields. \nSpeakers and planned presentations will include representatives from local and national public institutions\, as well as national figures from the business world\, cultural consulting\, and research. The panels will focus on practical applications: experiences\, tools\, and replicable models\, with an emphasis on the impact in terms of employment\, training\, and the attractiveness of local areas. \nPROGRAM\n10:30 a.m. – Restoration\, Rebirth\, Transformation\nModerator: Giacomo di Thiene – Architect – Th&Ma – former National President of ADSI\nSalvatore Provenzano – Head of the Special Office for the Reconstruction of L’Aquila\nSilvia La Pergola – Architect – MAXXI National Museum of 21st-Century Arts\nMariangela De Vita – Engineer\, Researcher – CNR and University of L’Aquila\nLaura Di Stefano – Entrepreneur – LaNorma Art Restoration\nAndrew Molyneux – Entrepreneur – TM Lighting\n11:30 a.m. – Roundtable Discussion\n12:00 p.m. – ADSI National Youth Assembly \nFREE ADMISSION\nLIVE STREAM on www.youtube.com URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/from-private-cultural-heritage-to-regional-development-prospects-and-opportunities-for-young-people-2/ LOCATION:Oratory of St. Anthony of the Knights of Nardis\, Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dal-patrimonio-culturale-privato-allo-sviluppo-dei-territori-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T103000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260422T085251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T085251Z UID:6859-1778322600-1778322600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: Emilia di Pasquale and Manuela Formichella DESCRIPTION:The final event of the successful Recovery Sound Art project will take place at the Villa Volpe Nursing Home in Ofena. Organized by the Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese in collaboration with the “A. Casella” Conservatory\, the series concludes a series of eighteen events held as part of L’Aquila’s designation as the 2026 Italian Capital of Culture. Pianist Emilia Di Pasquale and soprano Manuela Formichella will present a selection of pieces by Zimarino\, Di Jorio\, and Respighi\, many of which were inspired by the poetry of Gabriele D’Annunzio. This concluding tribute blends folk roots with contemporary sensibilities\, bringing “great music” even to the most remote corners of the region to convey a message of lasting cultural inclusion. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-emilia-di-pasquale-and-manuela-formichella-5/ LOCATION:Villa Volpe – Senior Living Facility\, Colonia Frasca District\, Ofena\, AQ\, 67025\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rsa-villa-volpe-maggio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T190000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20251216T095104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T095104Z UID:6453-1778252400-1778266800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:From Private Cultural Heritage to Regional Development – Prospects and Opportunities for Young People DESCRIPTION:L’Aquila is hosting the national conference “From Private Cultural Heritage to Regional Development – Prospects and Opportunities for Young People\,” an initiative promoted by the City of L’Aquila andthe Association of Italian Historic Homes (ADSI) as part of the official program for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026. The conference is organized in collaboration with the ADSI National Youth Assembly\, which will bring over one hundred young owners and entrepreneurs involved in private cultural heritage to the city. \nThe initiative aims to provide a forum for substantive discussion on the role of cultural heritage—both public and private—as a driver of regional development\, value creation\, and job opportunities\, with a particular focus on younger generations. The event is organized into four thematic panels\, each featuring an equal dialogue among public decision-makers\, businesses\, professionals\, researchers\, and cultural practitioners\, with most participants being young leaders in their respective fields. \nSpeakers and planned presentations will include representatives from local and national public institutions\, as well as national figures from the business world\, cultural consulting\, and research. The panels will focus on practical applications: experiences\, tools\, and replicable models\, with an emphasis on the impact in terms of employment\, training\, and the attractiveness of local areas. \nPROGRAM\n3:00 p.m. – Official greetings\n3:15 p.m. – Opening remarks by\n. Maria Pace Odescalchi – National President of the Association of Italian Historic Homes (ADSI)\n3:30 p.m. – New Public-Private Partnerships\nModerated by Carlo Ferdinando de Nardis – National Coordinator of ADSI Youth\nPierluigi Biondi – Mayor of L’Aquila\nAlberto Magni – President of Arte Generali\nGiovanni Ciarrocca – President of ADSI Abruzzo and National Vice President of ADSI\nLeonardo Bizzarri – Administrative Director\, Teatro Stabile d’Abruzzo\n4:30 p.m. – Coffee break\n5:00 p.m. – Enhancing the Value of Local Areas\nModerated by Luigi de Benedetto – Curator and consultant in collection management\nAntonella Macchiaverna – Corporate Image and Institutional Initiatives – Italian Banking Association\nDaniele Kihlgren – Entrepreneur – Sextantio Albergo Diffuso\nFlaminia Iacobucci – Formules – Strategic Consulting for Cultural Projects\nDario Beccarini – Art historian specializing in private collections and generational transfers\n6:00 p.m. – Telling the Story of Our Heritage\nModerated by Ilde Forgione – Digital Communications Expert\nAlessia Di Giovacchino – Communications Director\, L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\nStefano Solarino – Founder and Creative Director – The Teachers\nLudovica Sannazzaro – The Castle Diary\nFrancesco Cozza Caposavi – Instructor at SSML Teseo – Entrepreneur in the tourism and culture sector \nFREE ADMISSION\nLIVE STREAM on www.youtube.com URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/from-private-cultural-heritage-to-regional-development-prospects-and-opportunities-for-young-people/ LOCATION:Oratory of St. Anthony of the Knights of Nardis\, Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cultural Initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dal-patrimonio-culturale-privato-allo-sviluppo-dei-territori.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angelo de Nardis ETS Association - A.D.S.I. Abruzzo":MAILTO:info@palazzonardis.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T110000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260505T153528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T153528Z UID:6858-1778238000-1778238000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:The Academy Meets Luce DESCRIPTION:An unmissable event to rediscover the connection between the history of L’Aquila and the national audiovisual heritage. The seminar\, organized by the “La Lanterna Magica” Film Institute in collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts\, concludes the series “Film: Between Restoration and Preservation.” Through the lensof the Luce Historical Archive \, documentarieswill be screened that trace the social\, economic\, and cultural evolution of the L’Aquila region. \nThe event is divided into two key segments: the first will explore the relationship between the city and the Archive\, featuring presentations by Barbara Drudi and Fabrizio Pompei; the second will be a technical focus on the reuse of photographic and cinematographic heritage\, featuring experts from Cinecittà S.p.A.\, Patrizia Cacciani and Andrea Scappa. This is a unique opportunity to reflect on the role of cinema as a fundamental cultural asset for rebuilding the social fabric and for the future development of L’Aquila\, following its prestigious designation as the 2026 Italian Capital of Culture. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-academy-meets-luce/ LOCATION:Room 5\, Academy of Fine Arts\, 6b Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/seminario-istituto-luce.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T103000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260123T175646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T175646Z UID:6703-1778236200-1778236200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: Emilia di Pasquale and Manuela Formichella DESCRIPTION:At the L’Aquila Senior Services Center\, the Recovery Sound Art project is reaching its final stages\, confirming its vocation as a musical “social laboratory.” The event\, part of the L’ Aquila 2026 initiatives\, features soprano Manuela Formichella and pianist Emilia Di Pasquale \, with an introduction by Grazia Pezzopane . The “Terra di Mezzo” program aims to give a voice back to musicians born in a borderland\, celebrating iconic figures such as Francesco Paolo Tosti. This high-quality artistic event is dedicated to the city’s seniors\, honoring a historical memory that deserves to be preserved through the emotion of live music. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-emilia-di-pasquale-and-manuela-formichella-4/ LOCATION:Establishment of the Senior Services Center by the City of L’Aquila\, 1 Via Capo Croce\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rsa-centro-anziani-maggio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260507T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180332 CREATED:20260113T094623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T094623Z UID:6641-1778182200-1778182200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:The Entire History of Humanity in 90 Minutes\, by and starring Guido Damini DESCRIPTION:An unconventional“Lectio Magistralis”:history like you’ve never seen it before! Welcome to an experience that redefines the concept of a college lecture! Imagine a renowned historian taking the stage and\, armed with irreverent cartoons and illustrations he created himself\, taking you on awild ride through 3\,000 years of human history. Don’t expect dusty academic tomes: this “Lectio Magistralis” is an explosive blend of wit and knowledge\, capable of transforming even the most tedious historical essay into a fun\, grandma-friendly experience. \nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS\nhttps://teatrostabile.abruzzo.it/ URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-entire-history-of-humanity-in-90-minutes-by-and-starring-guido-damini/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lintera-storia-dellumanita.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Theater Company%3A Teatro Stabile D'Abruzzo":MAILTO:tsa@teatrostabile.abruzzo.it END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR