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Cultural festivals in Trieste

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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. ~~The~~ Organized by La Cappella Underground, the event ~~is set to feature~~ features over 60 film ~~premieres, including~~ 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 ~~26th edition will utilize the recently restored Cinema Ariston alongside the Teatro Miela, Teatro Rossetti, and the Sci-Fi Dome in Piazza della Borsa. The program~~ festival commemorates the centenary of Hugo Gernsback’s ‘Amazing Stories’ and the birth of Roger Corman, featuring ~~international~~ 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, ~~will run~~ 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.

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