Dante Assoluto Festival in Rome's Basilica of Maxentius
From July 1-20, 2021, the Basilica of Maxentius in Rome will host the Dante Assoluto festival, commemorating the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's passing. This event, organized by the Comitato Nazionale Dante 2021 and the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo under the direction of Maria Ida Gaeta, seeks to revitalize the Basilica for all forms of art. The festival's agenda features literature, music, and poetry, including readings from the Divine Comedy and Vita Nova. Seven complimentary events, each accommodating 500 guests, require prior online booking through Eventbrite. Notable performances include Francesco De Gregori on July 1 and 'MaleDante' with Javier Cercas and Roberto Saviano on July 2. Additionally, plans for a permanent stage within the Basilica have been revealed.
Key facts
- Festival Dante Assoluto runs July 1-20, 2021 at Basilica of Maxentius, Roman Forum.
- Organized by Parco Archeologico del Colosseo with Comitato Nazionale Dante 2021.
- Patronized by Ministero della Cultura.
- Directed by Maria Ida Gaeta.
- Free events for up to 500 attendees, reservations via Eventbrite.
- Streaming on Parco Archeologico, Rai Cultura, and Federazione Unitaria Italiana Scrittori channels.
- Logo by Valerio Cicco and Emanuele Olivieri.
- Opening night: Francesco De Gregori, Sergio Rubini, Michela Murgia, Murubutu, Claver Gold.
- July 2: Javier Cercas, Roberto Saviano, Valeria Solarino.
- July 5: Melania Mazzucco, Alessandro Piperno, Maddalena Crippa, Anna Bonaiuto.
- July 9: Aldo Cazzullo, Monica Guerritore.
- July 13: Valerio Magrelli, Ana Blandiana, Lina Bolzoni.
- July 16: Giulio Ferroni, Franco Cardini, Edoardo Albinati, Stefania Auci, Nicola Lagioia, Lunetta Savino, Fulminacci.
- Other musical guests: Cristiano Godano, Riccardo Manzi, H.E.R.
- Alfonsina Russo plans a permanent stage for all arts at Basilica of Maxentius.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco De Gregori
- Ambrogio Sparagna
- Sergio Rubini
- Michela Murgia
- Chiara Valerio
- Murubutu
- Claver Gold
- Javier Cercas
- Roberto Saviano
- Valeria Solarino
- Melania Mazzucco
- Alessandro Piperno
- Maddalena Crippa
- Anna Bonaiuto
- Aldo Cazzullo
- Monica Guerritore
- Valerio Magrelli
- Ana Blandiana
- Lina Bolzoni
- Giulio Ferroni
- Franco Cardini
- Edoardo Albinati
- Stefania Auci
- Nicola Lagioia
- Lunetta Savino
- Fulminacci
- Cristiano Godano
- Riccardo Manzi
- H.E.R.
- Valerio Cicco
- Emanuele Olivieri
- Maria Ida Gaeta
- Alfonsina Russo
- Letizia Riccio
Institutions
- Parco Archeologico del Colosseo
- Comitato Nazionale Dante 2021
- Ministero della Cultura
- Rai Cultura
- Federazione Unitaria Italiana Scrittori
- Eventbrite
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Basilica of Maxentius
- Roman Forum