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 8, 2026. Organized by La Cappella Underground, the event will feature over 60 film premieres across various genres, including science fiction and fantasy.

Key highlights include a masterclass on Italian horror cinema led by director Paolo Strippoli, the Asteroid Award jury president. Additionally, Mauro Repetto, co-founder of the band 883, will present his debut science fiction thriller novel, ‘Election Day 2067’. The festival will conclude on November 8 with a screening of Werner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’ at the Politeama Rossetti.

Venues for the festival include the Politeama Rossetti, Cinema Ariston, and the Sci-Fi Dome in Piazza della Borsa, hosting everything from documentaries and restored classics to midnight films and experimental works.