Trieste Science+Fiction Festival announces 2026 program

The 26th edition of the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival is scheduled to take place from November 3 to November 8, 2026. Organized by La Cappella Underground, the event will feature over 60 international, national, and world premieres spanning science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres.

Key highlights include a masterclass on contemporary horror by director Paolo Strippoli, who will also serve as president of the international jury for the Asteroide Prize. The festival will feature Mauro Repetto, co-founder of 883, presenting his first science fiction novel, and will conclude with the screening of Werner Herzog’s new film, ‘Bucking Fastard’, starring Kate and Rooney Mara.