The Bobbio summer has among its events the now historic appointment with the Literature Week

from 17 to 22 August 2026 in various places, Bobbio

A review that includes an exhibition of the book, presentations, music, projections in the intimate and precious context of the loggia of the Abbey of San Colombano in Bobbio.

Admission to all events is free.

Program

Preview – Carlo Vecce presents “Codice Sibilla”

Monday 17 August, 5.30
pmCourtyard of Palazzo Malaspina

Carlo Vecce, scholar of the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci, presents “Codex Sibyl – The Secret of Gutenberg” (Giunti). The meeting will be moderated by Anna Leonida. Readings by Maria Grazia Cella.

Andrea Vitali presents “The foot in the pit”

Monday 17 August, 9
pmLoggia of the Abbey of San Colombano

Andrea Vitali, author of numerous bestsellers, presents the novel “Il piede nella fossa” (Garzanti). Dialogue with the author Alberto Fermi.

Piero Badaloni presents “The RAI I lived – Diary of a (tele)reporter”

Tuesday 18 August, 9
pmLoggia of the Abbey of San Colombano

The meeting will be moderated by Stefano Aravecchia.

Manrico Bissi presents “The bombings of Piacenza – The traces of the conflict. The refuges. The reconstruction”

Tuesday 18 August, 9.45
pmLoggia of the Abbey of San Colombano

The meeting will be accompanied by the projection of images and documents of the time.

Domenico Pece presents “I see you – When silence meets light”

Wednesday 19 August, 9
pmLoggia of the Abbey of San Colombano

Domenico Pece presents “I see you – When silence meets light” (Edizioni Pontegobbo), a delicate story that deals with the theme of exclusion and the need to feel recognized. The meeting will be moderated by Anna Leonida. Readings by Valeria Natalizia.

Valentina Cinieri and Giacomo Aldo Turco present “The iron storks of the Apennines of the Four Provinces”

Wednesday 19 August, 9.45
pmLoggia of the Abbey of San Colombano

The meeting will be moderated by Emanuele Zamperini (associate professor of Architectural Restoration at the University of Florence).

Marco Buticchi presents “The most beautiful in the world”

Thursday 20 August, 9
pmLoggia of the Abbey of San Colombano

The meeting will be moderated by journalist Eleonora Bagarotti.

Samanta Mazzocchi presents “To every belly its own diet – Know yourself and build your health on the plate”

Thursday 20 August, 9.45
pmLoggia of the Abbey of San Colombano

The meeting will be moderated by Nicola Maserati, owner of the Puma bookshop (historic shop).

Simone Tempia presents “Stories for newborn parents”

Friday 21 August, 9
pmLoggia of the Abbey of San Colombano

The meeting will be moderated by journalist Elisa Malacalza.

AMOP Foundation presents “Caregiver’s Manual – Practical aspects of cancer patient care”

Friday 21 August, 9.45
pmLoggia of the Abbey of San Colombano

Speakers: Romina Piergiorgi, Claudia Gregori, Maria Rosa Cordani, Luigi Cavanna. Free copy of the volume to participants subject to availability.

Award “Piacentino of the Year”

Saturday 22 August, from 9
pmAuditorium Philippe Daverio

Daniela Gentili and Roberto Pasquali award the “Piacentino of the Year” award to Fabrizio Arzani (digital visual effects professional and member of the Oscar-winning team for the special effects of Avatar) and Gianfranco Curti (entrepreneur and founder of Gas Sales Bluenergy, protagonist of the growth of Piacenza volleyball up to the historic victory of the CEV Cup 2026).
The evening will be hosted by journalist Michele Rancati.
Musical entertainment by Turdeira Acoustic Duo (Margherita Armani and Michele Raggi).