# Literary and cultural events in Italy

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261102-literary-and-cultural-events-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-11-05T08:12:09.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 3.

A series of literary events, book presentations, and cultural exhibitions are scheduled across various Italian municipalities in late 2026.

Initial activities include poetry presentations by Luigi Trisolino in Manduria, Liù Catena in Grottaferrata, and Giuseppa Colitta in Taranto. Other scheduled events involve discussions of Federica Manzon’s novel in Besozzo, a performance of Cosimo Damiano Damato’s work in Trani, and a reading of Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” in Giugliano. An exhibition by illustrator Luisa Piglione is also set to open in Casale.

Subsequent programming focuses on significant authors. On November 9, the Biblioteca dei Bottini dell'Olio in Livorno will host an event dedicated to Carlo Coccioli, concluding the “Translinguismo nella filosofia e nella narrativa” series. Speakers Laura Bastogi, Pardo Fornaciari, and Marco Ceccarini will discuss Coccioli’s contributions in Italian, French, and Spanish. On November 18, the Accademia delle Scienze dell’Istituto di Bologna will host the third meeting of the “Letture dei Canti” cycle, curated by Andrea Campana and Paola Italia, featuring readings and commentary on Giacomo Leopardi’s Canti.

New initiatives include the launch of Vulci Libri by the Fondazione Vulci. This project debuts on November 10 at the Palazzo dei Priori in Viterbo with a presentation of Denise Pardo’s novel, “Tornare al Cairo.” Additionally, in Naples, author Fortunato Calvino is scheduled to present “Il Guardiano di anime. La chiave d’oro” at Spazio Guida on November 9, a novel drawing on Neapolitan folklore.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Cultural events scheduled in Viterbo and Naples

New literary events are set for late 2026 in Italy, featuring Denise Pardo in Viterbo and Fortunato Calvino in Naples.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-events-scheduled-in-viterbo-and-naples

### 2026-11-02: Cultural events scheduled in Italy focus on literary figures

Italy will host upcoming literary events, including a reading of Giacomo Leopardi’s Canti in Bologna and a study of translingual writer Carlo Coccioli in Livorno.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-events-scheduled-in-italy-focus-on-literary-figures

### 2026-10-31: Various literary events and book presentations scheduled across Italy

Multiple literary events, including book presentations by Luigi Trisolino, Liù Catena, and Federica Manzon, are scheduled across various Italian cities this November.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luigi-trisolino-presents-carnnima-poetry-collection-in-manduria

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