{"id":5881,"date":"2026-04-09T12:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laquila2026.it\/senza-categoria\/prix-italia-2026-chooses-laquila-the-78th-edition-in-the-heart-of-the-capital-of-culture\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T20:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T18:00:39","slug":"prix-italia-2026-chooses-laquila-the-78th-edition-in-the-heart-of-the-capital-of-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laquila2026.it\/en\/laquila-2026\/prix-italia-2026-chooses-laquila-the-78th-edition-in-the-heart-of-the-capital-of-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Prix Italia 2026 Chooses L\u2019Aquila: The 78th Edition in the Heart of the Capital of Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From September 28 to October 2, RAI\u2019s historic international competition dedicated to radio, TV, and digital media will transform the historic center of L\u2019Aquila into a global stage for multimedia innovation.<\/b><\/h2>\n

L\u2019Aquila reaffirms its status as the center of the cultural world for 2026. The Italian Capital of Culture<\/b> will host the 78th edition of the Prix Italia<\/b>, the prestigious international competition organized by RAI<\/b> under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic. <\/p>\n

This event, taking place from September 28 to October 2, 2026, will bring more than 100 radio and television organizations<\/b> from approximately 90 countries to the capital of Abruzzo, bringing together the elite of the global multimedia production industry, including internationally renowned directors, writers, and artists.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Aquila Smart City: Between Memory and Contemporary Transformation<\/h3>\n

For the first time in its long history, the Prix Italia will take place in the heart of L\u2019Aquila\u2019s historic center. This was no coincidence, as the Prix\u2019s Secretary General, Chiara Longo Bifano<\/b>, pointed out: <\/p>\n

“L’Aquila is a symbol of rebirth and innovation, a smart city that embodies both historical memory and contemporary transformation. The area offers natural settings and outstanding production capabilities, making it ideal for highlighting the role of broadcasters in promoting art and culture.”<\/i><\/p>\n

Thanks to the collaboration with the Abruzzo Region<\/b> and the Film Commission<\/b>, the festival will become an incubator for new international co-productions, showcasing the appeal of a region that has turned resilience into its creative strength.<\/p>\n

Corey Baker as President: An Edition Dedicated to the Performing Arts<\/h3>\n

Leading this special edition will be Corey Baker<\/b>, an award-winning New Zealand director and choreographer. Baker is an iconic figure in contemporary creativity, renowned for viral works such as the choreography for Lady Gaga\u2019s \u201cDead Dance\u201d<\/i> (which became a phenomenon thanks to the Netflix series \u201cWednesday\u201d<\/i>) and the award-winning \u201cSwan Lake Bath Ballet.\u201d<\/i> <\/p>\n

“Serving as President of the Prix Italia in a year dedicated to the performing arts is an honor,”<\/i> Baker said. “For me, it means exploring the new, the crazy, the impossible. That’s what creatives want to achieve and what audiences want to see.”<\/i><\/p>\n

Special Awards and Community Engagement: The YLAB Award<\/h3>\n

The 2026 Prix Italia will not only be a showcase for major broadcasters, but also an opportunity for the younger generations to actively participate. In addition to the Prize in honor of the President of the Republic<\/b> and the Signis Prize<\/b>, the YLAB Prize<\/b> will return, awarded by a jury composed of students from universities and cultural institutions in Abruzzo. <\/p>\n

Information for Broadcasters and Participants<\/h3>\n

Registration for the competition is officially open throughJune 8, 2026<\/b>, for the following categories:<\/p>\n