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Cultural festivals in Trieste

Overview

Trieste hosted various cultural events throughout 2026. The ‘Trieste Estate’ summer festival, organized by the Municipality of Trieste, concluded with over 125,000 spectators attending 437 events between June and August. The program proceeded following the sudden passing of Giorgio Rossi, the Councilor for Culture and Tourism.

In late 2026, the city announced the program for the 26th Trieste Science+Fiction Festival, scheduled for November 3 to 8. Organized by La Cappella Underground, the event features over 60 film premieres across genres such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. Key highlights include a masterclass on Italian horror cinema led by director and Asteroid Award jury president Paolo Strippoli, and a presentation of the debut science fiction thriller novel ‘Election Day 2067’ by Mauro Repetto. The festival commemorates the centenary of Hugo Gernsback’s ‘Amazing Stories’ and the birth of Roger Corman, featuring works by figures such as Werner Herzog and Markus Lehmusruusu.

Venues include the recently restored Cinema Ariston, Teatro Miela, Teatro Rossetti, and the Sci-Fi Dome in Piazza della Borsa. The program includes the Sci-Fi Classix section, featuring the 1955 film ‘This Island Earth’, and various premieres such as the psychological thriller ‘Serena’ and the Italian premiere of ‘Bunny Rabbit’. Additionally, the MONDOFUTURO scientific review, curated by Simona Regina, runs from November 3 to 5. This series includes six free events covering topics such as artificial intelligence, interstellar travel, transhumanism, and the distinction between scientific evidence and fake news, featuring speakers from the Trieste Astronomical Observatory.

Entities

Trieste · Trieste Science+Fiction Festival · Politeama Rossetti · Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica · Simona Regina

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Trieste Science+Fiction Festival celebrates 100 years of science fiction

    The 26th Trieste Science+Fiction Festival celebrates 100 years of the genre with film premieres, horror, and discussions on AI and transhumanism.

  2. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Trieste Science+Fiction Festival returns for 26th edition

    The 26th Trieste Science+Fiction Festival returns to Italy, featuring over 60 film premieres and the MONDOFUTURO scientific series exploring AI, space, and climate change.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Trieste summer festival attracts over 125,000 spectators

    The Trieste Estate 2026 festival drew over 125,000 spectators to 437 events across 57 locations in Trieste, Italy.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Trieste Science+Fiction Festival announces 2026 program

    The 26th Trieste Science+Fiction Festival will run from November 3–8, 2026, featuring over 60 premieres, masterclasses, and guest appearances by director Paolo Strippoli and author Mauro Repetto.

Sources

bora.la · centraldocinema.it · friulisera.it · ilrestodelcarlino.it · lanouvellevague.it · mondospettacolo.com · nocturno.it · nordest24.it · oggiroma.it · pressitalia.net · primorske.si · versiliatoday.it · vivereosimo.it · vocedelnordest.it

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