Premio Fracchia Festival Returns to Bargone for Sixth Edition
The sixth edition of the Premio Fracchia literary festival will take place from June 22 to 28, 2026, in Bargone, Casarza Ligure. Established in 2019, the festival pays tribute to writer Umberto Fracchia (1889–1930), who enjoyed his summers in Bargone. This year’s focus is "terreno di meraviglia," aimed at fostering local participation. Chiara Fiorini, the artistic director, emphasizes the importance of culture as a foundation of local identity. The schedule includes roaming theater at Fracchia's mausoleum, guided hikes on June 27, dawn concerts, picnics, and a piano performance by Andrea Vulpani on June 24. A special edition of "La Fiera Letteraria" features contributions from Fabrizio Gifuni and others. Notable guests include Pablo Maurette and Concita De Gregorio, with free entry available through online reservations.
Key facts
- Sixth edition of Premio Fracchia festival runs June 22–28, 2026
- Festival founded in 2019 in Bargone, Casarza Ligure, Liguria
- Inspired by writer Umberto Fracchia (1889–1930)
- Theme: 'terreno di meraviglia' (ground of wonder)
- Artistic director: Chiara Fiorini
- Program includes itinerant theater, treks, concerts, writer meetings
- Limited free edition of 'La Fiera Letteraria' magazine (founded 1925 by Fracchia)
- Contributors to magazine: Fabrizio Gifuni, Stefano Petrocchi, Raul Montanari, Elisabetta Pozzi, Riccardo Cavallari
- Guests: Pablo Maurette, Concita De Gregorio, Erica Cassano, Luca Bianchini, Mattia Insolia, Fabio Bacà, Giuliana Salvi
- June 26: first national stop of Premio Strega Saggistica tour in Bargone
- Fracchia's library (4,500 volumes, 67 periodicals) at Civica Biblioteca di Casarza Ligure (1982 agreement)
- Casa Fracchia: 17th-century rural building with land art garden
- Mausoleum by Enrico Del Debbio
- Children's writing workshop by Stefania Vitulli
- Free entry with online booking
Entities
Artists
- Umberto Fracchia
- Enrico Del Debbio
- Andrea Vulpani
- Fabrizio Gifuni
- Stefano Petrocchi
- Raul Montanari
- Elisabetta Pozzi
- Riccardo Cavallari
- Pablo Maurette
- Concita De Gregorio
- Erica Cassano
- Luca Bianchini
- Mattia Insolia
- Fabio Bacà
- Giuliana Salvi
- Chiara Fiorini
- Stefania Vitulli
- Livia Montagnoli
Institutions
- Premio Fracchia
- Civica Biblioteca di Casarza Ligure
- Villa Sottanis
- Casa Obertello
- Premio Strega Saggistica
- Artribune
Locations
- Bargone
- Casarza Ligure
- Liguria
- Italy
- Golfo del Tigullio
- Lucca
- Villa Sottanis
- Casa Obertello
- Casa Fracchia