# Literary festivals and awards in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/literary-festivals-and-awards-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-08-22T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Various literary festivals and award ceremonies are taking place across different Italian regions. 

In Liguria, the 45th Rassegna dei Libri di Liguria opened in Peagna, showcasing over 180 recent titles and featuring five shortlisted books for the Anthia 2026 prize. Additionally, the ‘Chiacchiere in Terrazza’ series in Gignese concluded with a presentation by journalist Alberto Cerruti regarding his memoir.

In San Gimignano, the ‘Accade d’Estate’ summer festival is hosting events organized by the Giovanni Boccaccio Literary Association. These presentations, which include discussions on the lives of Oriana Fallaci and Gianni Celati, serve as a prelude to the 45th Giovanni Boccaccio Literary Prize. The festival is set to transition into musical performances following the literary series, with the prize winners scheduled to be honored in Certaldo on September 12.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: San Gimignano hosts cultural events for Giovanni Boccaccio Literary Prize

San Gimignano’s ‘Accade d’Estate’ festival continues with literary events tied to the Giovanni Boccaccio Literary Prize, featuring authors Ermanno Cavazzoni, Riccardo Nencini, and Agnese Pini.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-gimignano-hosts-cultural-events-for-giovanni-boccaccio-literary-prize

### 2026-08-07: Literary festivals in Peagna and Gignese showcase new Italian works

Italian literary events in Peagna and Gignese featured new regional titles, Anthia prize finalists and a sports memoir winning the Bancarella Sport award.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/literary-festivals-in-peagna-and-gignese-showcase-new-italian-works

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