GENERA FESTIVAL 2026

Alghero and Sassari

Genera Festival 2026 brings together Alghero and Sassari through talks, books, workshops, tours and performances, creating a programme dedicated to the value of generativity and the ability to imagine the future.
A festival of culture and journalism bridging Alghero and Sassari that invites us to reflect on the causes of change, on individual and collective responsibility, and on the need to create new possibilities.
At the heart of the project lies desire as a force capable of setting people and communities in motion once more, alongside education, listening to the younger generations and building a culture capable of generating hope, a sense of belonging and vision.
The programme spans different forms of expression and perspectives, involving journalists, authors and cultural figures in generative Sardegna dialogues, book launches and events open to the public.
Among the key events is the Sardegna 2026 Journalism Award, with the awards ceremony taking place at the Gavino Ballero Civic Theatre in Alghero.
Accompanying the festival is *The Life of St Francis in Comics*, the exhibition *St Francis in Comics Alghero* hosted at Casa Gioiosa to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of the Saint of Assisi, patron saint of Italy.
A journey through information, literature, creativity and participation that looks to the future through desire, responsibility and the ability to create new possibilities.

DATES – Genera Festival 2026

📅 11 September 2026 – Alghero, Casa Gioiosa
A preview of the festival with the opening of *The Life of St Francis in Comics*, an exhibition dedicated to St Francis to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of the Saint of Assisi. The exhibition will remain open until 10 October at Casa Gioiosa, from Tuesday to Saturday.
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📅 30 September 2026 – Sassari, University
Library. The festival’s first event features Emanuela Pala, who will present her book *Ostinata umanità. A bordo della Global Sumud Flotilla* (Tlon, 2026).
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📅 1 October 2026 – Sassari
A day of generative dialogues, podcasts produced with schools, an urban literary walk and events dedicated to books, journalism, public service broadcasting and sport.
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📅 2 October 2026 – Alghero
A day of tours, culture and travel stories: from the Grotta Verde to the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Museum, followed by the immersive show *Sogni di libertà*, a discussion on the future and a tribute to Grazia Deledda featuring a Deledda-inspired cookery demonstration.
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📅 3 October 2026 – Alghero
Workshop at the Cyrano Bookshop, the Sardegna Journalism Award ceremony at the Gavino Ballero Civic Theatre and, at Tenute Delogu, a tribute to Ornella Vanoni featuring Elisa Carta, accompanied on guitar by Francesco Ogana.
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📅 5 October 2026 – Sassari, University
Library. The festival closes with a discussion dedicated to the search for what is essential and the ability to shape the future. Andrea Vianello presents his book *I figli si baciano di notte* (Solferino, 2026).
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