Cultural events scheduled for 2026 in Italy

Several literary and cultural events are scheduled to take place in Italy during late 2026.

In Rovigo, the fourth edition of the series ‘Quello che le donne scrivono’ will begin on October 29, 2026. The inaugural event will be held at 18:00 in the Salone d’Onore of Palazzo Casalini, featuring literary critic and writer Giulia Ciarapica. The series is dedicated to female authors from the Polesine region and will continue through December 4, 2026.

In Milan, the 15th edition of BookCity Milano is set to run from November 23 to November 29, 2026. Under the artistic direction of Marco Balzano, the festival will feature over 1,350 events across more than 440 locations, including libraries, museums, and bookstores. The theme for this edition is ‘Il senno sulla Luna’. Notable participants include author Colson Whitehead, who will receive the Sigillo della Città at Teatro Dal Verme, alongside other international authors such as Fernando Aramburu and Samantha Harvey. The festival's reach will also extend to Lodi, Pavia, and Cremona.