# Cultural and historical festivals in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-historical-festivals-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-09-21T11:47:38.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

In mid-September 2026, various cultural, historical, and artistic festivals are taking place across Italy.

In Forlì, the Ibrida Festival, themed ‘Hyper Reality’, focuses on video art, dance, and artificial intelligence. This is followed by the 22nd edition of the Ipercorpo International Festival of Performing Arts, themed ‘Presente Parallelo’. The Ipercorpo program includes the national premiere of ‘Audiowalk Forlì 2026’, an immersive headphone-based urban exploration, and ‘L’impresa dell’arte’, an event examining the intersection of artistic research and business.

Other regional activities include medieval reenactments and Sardinian queen exhibitions in Borutta, multidisciplinary events at the National Archaeological Museum and Park in Locri, and the Via Flaminia Festival. Additionally, the PaesInFestival promotes slow tourism along the Via Latina, and the Incanto Film Festival in Pesaro showcases young cinematic directors.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Ipercorpo Festival begins in Forlì

The 22nd Ipercorpo International Festival of Performing Arts begins in Forlì, featuring immersive audio walks and discussions on the relationship between art and entrepreneurship.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ipercorpo-festival-begins-in-forl

### 2026-09-14: Italy hosts diverse cultural and historical festivals in September 2026

Multiple cultural festivals and historical events are set to take place across Italy in September 2026, ranging from medieval reenactments and archaeological tours to AI-focused art festivals.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibrida-festival-returns-to-forl-with-focus-on-ai-and-video-art

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