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Pordenone cultural and urban preparations for 2027

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In mid‑July 2026, the Museo Castromediano in Lecce hosted the “Il futuro si legge” ceremony, formally linking the Pordenonelegge festival with the city of Lecce. This biennial cultural twinning aims to share organizational practices ahead of 2027, when Pordenone serves as Italy’s Capital of Culture. The 27th edition of Pordenonelegge is scheduled for 16–20 September 2026, featuring 434 events and over 650 international speakers across 45 venues. The 2026. While the festival previously announced a lineup includes including Michel Houellebecq, Houellebecq and Carol Ann Duffy, Peter Sloterdijk, Kader Abdolah, the upcoming edition will focus on the theme “in our time,” exploring international crises, new forms of power, and Leila Slimani. global scenarios. The festival’s “Esordi” contest has awarded program features journalists and scholars such as Massimo Gramellini, Federico Rampini, Francesco Costa, and Michele Ainis. RAI will serve as the Chamber of Deputies Representation Prize to authors Alessio Cassera, Flavia Fratini, media partner, providing live broadcasts from Piazza XX Settembre via programs like RAI Radio3’s “Fahrenheit” and Giulia Oglialoro. RAI Radio1’s “Zapping.” As part of its preparations for the 2027 designation, Pordenone is undertaking significant urban and cultural transformations. Urban redevelopment is set to begin on Piazza del Popolo and the Centro Studi gardens, a six-month project intended to unify the two areas into a single green space by March. This work will involve phased construction and temporary changes to local traffic and parking. Simultaneously, the city is launching an extensive two-year exhibition program to build momentum. This includes over 50 exhibitions spanning ancient and contemporary art, photography, archaeology, and science, involving local museums, galleries, and libraries in collaboration with the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Previous activities included The program intends to highlight the “Testimoni del tempo – Il Messaggero Veneto” exhibition connection between culture and the PiazzAsiago political‑cultural forum. local industry while showcasing both established international names and emerging artists.

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  1. 2026-09-08 21:48 UTC Pordenone cultural and urban preparations for 2027
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