# Campania Libri Festival in Naples > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/campania-libri-festival-in-naples > Updated: 2026-09-29T15:01:23.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 4. The fifth edition of the Campania Libri Festival is scheduled to be held in Naples from October 1 to 4, 2026. Organized by the Fondazione Campania dei Festival with funding from the Campania Region, the event will take place at venues including Palazzo Reale, the Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III, and the Giardino Romantico. Directed by Ruggero Cappuccio and curated by Massimo Adinolfi, the festival aims to foster dialogue across generations and disciplines. This edition features a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Roberto De Simone’s ‘La gatta Cenerentola’ under the theme ‘Jesce sole’. The program includes staged readings, musical performances, and discussions involving both Italian and international authors, covering literature, cinema, history, philosophy, and theater. While initial reports indicated over 250 appointments and 120 exhibition stands, subsequent details expanded the program to include over 300 appointments and 130 exhibitors. Specific programming includes the ‘Identikit Poetico – Tutto con il cuore’ event on October 3, and the presentation of Clelia Attanasio’s ‘Anatomia del quotidiano’ on October 2. The ‘Parole & Immagini’ segment will also explore the relationship between books and film. Recent updates highlight specific publisher contributions. Franco Di Mauro Editore will showcase Salvatore Dare’s ‘Santa Rosa – La vela latina più veloce del Mediterraneo’ on October 4. Giannini Editore will celebrate its 170th anniversary with the presentation of ‘FUTURI’ on October 3. Other featured works include Edizioni Melagrana’s ‘Restare umani’ and Antonio Nocera’s limited edition artist's book, ‘Scartelle e Guarattelle’. ## Claims - Massimo Adinolfi is the curator of the festival. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The fifth edition of the Campania Libri Festival will take place from October 1 to October 4, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The festival will feature over 300 appointments and 130 exhibitors. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The event will be held at Palazzo Reale and the Biblioteca Nazionale in Naples. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The festival will pay tribute to Roberto De Simone and the 50th anniversary of 'La gatta Cenerentola'. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The theme for this edition is 'Jesce sole'. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Campania Region provides annual funding for the festival. (single source) - Ruggero Cappuccio is the director of the festival. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Campania Libri Festival returns to Naples for fifth edition The fifth Campania Libri Festival will be held in Naples from October 1–4, 2026, featuring 300 events at Palazzo Reale and the Biblioteca Nazionale, celebrating literature, cinema, and local tradition. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campania-libri-festival-to-be-held-at-naples-palazzo-reale-1 ### 2026-09-28: Italy hosts various literary and cultural festivals this October Multiple literary and cultural festivals are commencing across Italy, including the Campania Libri Festival in Naples, BiblioMANia in Nuoro, and the inaugural TXT Festival in Naples. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-di-nuoro-hosts-bibliomania-2026-festival ### 2026-09-25: Campania Libri Festival to be held at Naples' Palazzo Reale The Campania Libri Festival will be held from October 1–4 at Naples' Palazzo Reale, featuring over 20 events on literature, music, and social themes, including a tribute to artist Nino D’Angelo. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campania-libri-festival-returns-to-naples-in-october-2026 ### 2026-09-21: Naples to host fifth Campania Libri Festival in October 2026 The Campania Libri Festival returns to Naples from October 1–4, 2026, featuring over 250 events and international authors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ‘La gatta Cenerentola’. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naples-to-host-fifth-campania-libri-festival-in-october-2026 --- Cite as: Campania Libri Festival in Naples. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/campania-libri-festival-in-naples