# Italian poetry awards and festivals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-poetry-awards-and-festivals
> Updated: 2026-09-02T08:55:20.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Italy is hosting several cultural initiatives focused on poetry. In late August 2026, the second edition of the National ‘CivitaquanaPoesia’ award was held in Civitaquana to promote the cultural heritage of the Abruzzo hinterland. Maria Grazia Calandrone received the 2026 Career Award during the event.

Simultaneously, the 18th ‘Città di Acqui Terme’ International Poetry Prize and Festival commenced in Acqui Terme. The festival, which runs through mid-September, includes an interdisciplinary conference on memory and various literary encounters. The central award ceremony is scheduled for September 5 at the Castello dei Paleologi, featuring readings and appearances by various authors and journalists.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Acqui Terme hosts 18th International Poetry Prize and Festival

The 18th “Città di Acqui Terme” International Poetry Prize and Festival is taking place in Italy, featuring literary awards, poetry readings, and meetings with international authors and artists.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acqui-terme-hosts-18th-international-poetry-prize-and-festival

### 2026-08-27: Italian poetry awards celebrate Maria Grazia Calandrone and Acqui Terme finalists

Various Italian poetry awards are being celebrated, including the CivitaquanaPoesia career award for Maria Grazia Calandrone and the announcement of finalists for the Città di Acqui Terme International Prize.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-poetry-awards-celebrate-maria-grazia-calandrone-and-acqui-terme-finalists

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