Events in Capalbio: Capalbio Libri, the summer festival of culture and author meetings
Capalbio, the enchanting medieval village overlooking the Tuscan Maremma, has been hosting an unmissable cultural event for several years now: Capalbio Libri. Launched in 2007, the festival quickly established itself as a reference point for reading lovers, attracting writers, journalists, intellectuals and the curious public from all over Italy every summer. The atmosphere of the village - with its picturesque views and the light air suspended between history and contemporaneity - creates a perfect context for enjoying author meetings, workshops, debates and presentations, in which the pleasure of reading becomes a moment of sharing and confrontation. For the 2025 edition, the programme can be viewed at www.capalbiolibri.it.
Here is a preview:
Saturday 26th July at 7:30 pm at the Nuovo Cinema Tirreno in Borgo Carige Giuseppe Cerasa presents "Sipario Siciliano. Storie di donne, passioni, segreti, mafia ed eroi senza gloria'.
Sunday 27th July at the Hotel Valle del Buttero at 7.30 p.m. Marta Mondelli presents ‘La moglie del cieco’ and at 9.30 p.m. Michele Sabatini ‘Una bellezza asciutta’.
From Monday 28th July, the appointments move to the Capalbio Libri Terrace, or Piazza dei Pini. We begin with Teresa Ciabatti at 7:30 pm ‘Donnaregina’ and at 21:30 with Donato Bendicenti "Al centro della tempesta. L’Europa tra ordine mondiale e disordine globale'.
Tuesday 29th July at 7:30 pm Annalisa Bruchi presents 'Ricchi o poveri? Manuale di sopravvivenza economica" with the conduction of Denise Pardo and the participation of Aldo Cazzullo and Luigi Gubitosi. At 9.30 p.m. the Compagnia Teatro del Mediterraneo and the Trillanti Trio present “Tradizioni in movimento”.
Wednesday 30th July at 7:30 pm Giulia Ligresti presents 'Niente è come sembra. La mia storia: la forza della verità‘ and at 9.30 p.m. Fabrizio Ferri presents ’Fin qui. Fotografia di una vita."
Thursday 31st July Alessandra Arachi at 7.30 pm with "Lunatica. Storia di una mente bipolare‘ and at 9:30 pm Stefano Feltri ’Il nemico. Elon Musk e l’assalto al tecnocapitalismo e alla democrazia".
Friday 1st August at 9:30 pm Luigi Contu with 'Domani sarà tardi. Il 25 aprile di un fascista salvato dai partigiani‘
Saturday 2nd August at 9:30 pm Isabella Casali di Monticelli presents ’Giardini come me. Guida per i creatori di giardini".
Sunday 3rd August at 7:30 pm Mirella Serri presents "Nero indelebile. Le radici oscure della nuova destra italiana".
Monday 4th August at 7.30 pm Maria Enrica Puoti with 'Il pretore è una donna! Dieci anni al fianco della cittadinanza‘ and at 9.30 p.m. Eugenio Giani, President of the Region of Tuscany, with ’Pietro Leopoldo. Il granduca di riforme'.
It closes on Tuesday 5th August at 9.30 p.m. with Giulio Napolitano's 'Il mondo alle spalle. Una storia famigliare e politica".
Summer in Capalbio does not only mean books: it is also a rich calendar of side events. In addition to the author meetings in Piazza dei Pini, the beating heart of the festival, the village comes alive with open-air concerts, theatrical performances, and theme evenings. Strolling through the narrow streets of the village, being swept away by the light that falls over the sea and letting yourself be captivated by the words of the protagonists, makes for a truly unique experience. A summer of culture, sociability, reflection and inspiration, where reading becomes an opportunity to meet people, discover worlds and return home enriched.
For those who wish to experience the energy of Capalbio Libri 2025 up close, our hotel in the centre of Capalbio, a stone's throw from Piazza dei Pini, is the ideal accommodation. Here you will have the convenience of walking to all the festival events and enjoying the village even at sunset. And on the evening of Sunday 27th, we will be hosting the presentation of two new books at our hotel: an unmissable opportunity to listen to the authors in a cosy and intimate atmosphere. Don't miss this exclusive moment!
Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the magic of a summer of culture and the pleasure of reading. We look forward to seeing you in Capalbio!
Cover photo: Illustration by Fiamma Degl'Innocenti.
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