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Festival Transitare

Name: Festival Transitare
Start: 2026-09-18
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Calendasco

The fourth edition of Festival Transitare is a multidisciplinary cultural event held in Calendasco and various locations across the Piacenza province in September 2026. The festival combines art, music, history, and social dialogue to create a platform for community reflection and intercultural exchange.

Date: Sep 18-20, 2026
Location: Calendasco
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Afghanistan human rights session and poetry reading
Guided archaeological tours at the castle excavation site
Family party with street artists in Piazza Bergamaschi
Trame d’Irlanda concert by The Willow’s

The festival features an extensive program including art exhibitions, theatrical plays, and open-air cinema screenings. A significant portion of the 2026 edition is dedicated to social awareness, specifically focusing on human rights and the status of women in Afghanistan. This includes poetry readings by Shamim Frotan and discussions with activist Fatima Haydari, followed by ethnic food tastings prepared by local families to promote community integration.

Additional activities include guided scientific tours at the Collegio Alberoni and archaeological visits to excavation sites near the castle. Musical performances, such as the 'Trame d’Irlanda' concert, and contemporary art projections by Nicola Bertoglio are also part of the lineup. For families, the event hosts a dedicated celebration in Calendasco's Piazza Bergamaschi featuring street performers and various entertainment acts.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Piacenza; www.liberta.it
Area for browsing nearby events: Calendasco

Before attending

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