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Carlo Collodi bicentenary commemorations in Italy

Overview

Events in Italy continue to commemorate the bicentenary of the birth of Carlo Lorenzini, known as Carlo Collodi, the author of Pinocchio. A widespread exhibition titled ‘Carlo Lorenzini-Collodi 200: life and works of a Risorgimento intellectual’ is scheduled to take place across various Italian cities from September 2026 to December 2027. Coordinated by a national committee established by the Ministry of Culture at the request of the Carlo Collodi National Foundation, the project aims to present a comprehensive view of the writer, highlighting his roles as a journalist, humorist, and intellectual active during the Risorgimento era. In Florence, the Archivio Contemporaneo ‘Alessandro Bonsanti’ at Palazzo Corsini Suarez is hosting an exhibition titled ‘C’era una volta… Un Re! Carlo Lorenzini detto ‘Collodi’ tra satira, giornalismo e letteratura per l’infanzia’ through June 15, 2027. This display features the 1883 first edition of Pinocchio and an 1865 autograph signature. Other Florentine venues include the Biblioteca delle Oblate, Biblioteca Marucelliana, and Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze. Regional activities have expanded significantly. In Tuscany, Pistoia’s Biblioteca San Giorgio is hosting an exhibition by Simone Cioni exploring the connection between Dante and Pinocchio, while Pisa’s Museo di Palazzo Reale features a musical reinterpretation of the story. In Perosa Argentina, the LILIUM Art Gallery is hosting ‘Carissimo Pinocchio!’ from October 17 to 25, 2026. In the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, a large-scale reading marathon titled ‘Un libro lungo un giorno’ is scheduled for October 30, 2026. Part of the ‘LeggiAMO 0-18 FVG’ project, the initiative includes over 100 events such as readings, exhibitions, and podcasts. A central event at Miramare Castle in Trieste will feature illustrator Nicoletta Costa presenting ‘Il mio Pinocchio,’ a new volume with artwork and texts by Giusi Quarenghi, alongside an exhibition of more than 20 historical editions of Pinocchio.

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Carlo Collodi · Carlo Lorenzini · Collodi · Florence · Friuli Venezia Giulia

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Italy celebrates Carlo Collodi bicentenary with Pinocchio exhibitions and festivals

    Italy marks the bicentenary of Carlo Collodi with a Pinocchio exhibition in Livorno and a themed carnival in Maiori.

  2. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Friuli Venezia Giulia to host regional reading marathon

    Friuli Venezia Giulia will hold a regional reading marathon on October 30, 2026, featuring over 100 events to celebrate the bicentennial of Carlo Collodi and the legacy of Pinocchio.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italy celebrates Carlo Collodi bicentenary with Pinocchio events

    Italy marks the bicentenary of Carlo Collodi's birth through various cultural festivals and readings centered on his masterpiece, Pinocchio.

  4. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Friuli Venezia Giulia to host 100+ reading events for Collodi bicentenary

    Friuli Venezia Giulia will host over 100 events on October 30, 2026, to celebrate the bicentenary of Carlo Collodi and the importance of reading through the theme of Pinocchio.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Camerata Picena hosts successful Festival delle storie

    The Festival delle storie in Camerata Picena concluded its third edition with community storytelling, workshops themed around Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio, and historical exhibitions.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Florence to host exhibition on Carlo Lorenzini, creator of Pinocchio

    Florence will host an exhibition from October 2026 to June 2027 exploring the life and multifaceted career of Carlo Lorenzini, known as Collodi, the creator of Pinocchio.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Florence hosts exhibition celebrating Carlo Collodi's bicentenary

    An exhibition in Florence celebrates the bicentenary of Carlo Collodi, showcasing his work as a journalist, satirist, and the author of Pinocchio through rare documents and original artworks.

  8. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Perosa Argentina hosts Pinocchio exhibition for Carlo Collodi bicentenary

    LILIUM Art Gallery in Perosa Argentina presents ‘Carissimo Pinocchio!’ from October 17–25, 2026, celebrating Carlo Collodi’s bicentenary with rare books, toys, and art.

  9. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Italian cultural events celebrate Pinocchio in Pistoia and Pisa

    Cultural events in Pistoia and Pisa celebrate Italian literature through Simone Cioni’s art exhibition and a musical performance by the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina featuring Paolo Hendel.

  10. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Italian cultural events celebrate Pinocchio and Carlo Collodi

    Italian cultural events in Pisa and Camerata Picena will celebrate Pinocchio and Carlo Collodi's legacy through festivals, cosplay, and literary activities in October 2026.

  11. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Italy to host widespread exhibition for Carlo Collodi bicentenary

    Italy will host a widespread exhibition from 2026 to 2027 to celebrate the bicentenary of Carlo Collodi, the author of Pinocchio, showcasing his literary and intellectual contributions.

  12. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Florence celebrates 200 years of Carlo Lorenzini

    The Biblioteca delle Oblate in Florence is hosting a conference and exhibition to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Carlo Lorenzini, the author known as Collodi.

  13. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Italy celebrates Carlo Collodi bicentenary with exhibitions and workshops

    Italian institutions are celebrating the bicentenary of Carlo Collodi with an exhibition at the University of Siena and educational workshops in Bitonto as part of the Oltre Lirica Music Festival.

  14. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Florence celebrates bicentenary of Collodi, author of Pinocchio

    Florence is celebrating the bicentenary of author Carlo Lorenzini (Collodi) with dual exhibitions at major libraries and an international academic conference exploring his literary legacy.

  15. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Rome hosts Di La’ Dal Fiume festival celebrating Carlo Collodi

    The ninth “Di La’ Dal Fiume” festival will run in Rome from August 23 to September 14, 2026, celebrating the bicentenary of Carlo Collodi through art and childhood-focused events.

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