Italian cities host health, arts and inclusion festivals this summer

Ancona will hold the third edition of the Extra Salute festival from 24‑26 September 2026, centring on youth, health, prevention and the One Health approach, with free screenings and educational activities.

From 18 June, the IRA Festival in Soverato, Calabria, showcases contemporary performance art, featuring immersive productions and international artists, emphasizing community dialogue and creative exchange.

In Ostia, the "Spiagge Senza Barriere" project runs until 10 August, offering free, accessible beach days for people with disabilities and their families, with games, music and volunteer support.

The senior centre “Vivi la vita” in Mazara del Vallo concluded its summer camp at the Tonnarella lido, providing three‑weekly outings for elders aged 74‑91, while a residence in Savignano celebrated the season’s start with a garden party and live music.

The fifth Generazione Futuro Festival in Fano featured travel creator Nicolò Balini (Human Safari) and youth‑focused discussions on digital storytelling and cultural exploration.

A study by Confcommercio and Unioncamere highlighted summer consumption trends and introduced the “Mare e Monti” project in Campania, promoting ten accessible tourism routes and training for people with disabilities.