Cadenze Letterarie
Between pages, sounds, and visions: the cultural series on the Roman coast
About Cadenze Letterarie
Literary Cadences is a free cultural festival that has been enlivening the Fiumicino coastline and the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital since February 2025. Conceived and curated by journalist and writer Dino Tropea, it offers monthly events that bring together books, psychology, visual arts, and live music. The usual venue is La Grooveria, on the Lungomare della Salute, which has become a true literary salon open to everyone, with free admission and no profit motive.
A literary salon on the Fiumicino seaside
Literary Cadences was born on February 27, 2025, on the Roman coast with a clear goal: to provide citizens with free meeting spaces where culture becomes an opportunity for dialogue, exchange, and shared growth. Conceived and curated by the Sicilian journalist and writer Dino Tropea, the format has established itself in just a few months as one of the most recognizable events in the Municipality of Fiumicino, within the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, in the Lazio Region.
A multidisciplinary model
What sets Literary Cadences apart is the choice not to stop at the classic book presentation. Each evening connects four different languages, following the formula "Between Pages, Sounds, and Visions":
- Literature — the guest author discusses their work, with readings performed by professional readers;
- Psychology — a clinical contribution expands the book's theme to the social dimension, from adolescent fragility to the prevention of isolation;
- Visual Arts — local artists exhibit works created for the evening, which enter into a dialogue with the text;
- Live Music — young performers and experimental musicians accompany the reading journey.
La Grooveria, home of the festival
The usual venue is La Grooveria, at Lungomare della Salute 53, a space that, thanks to the festival, has transformed into a literary salon by the sea: free, inclusive, and non-profit, capable of giving a voice to authors and welcoming readers in an intimate and informal setting. In summer, the festival moves out of the venue and reaches the Darsena in Fiumicino, where it is part of the municipal "Summer Evenings" program.
A calendar that spans the whole year
Literary Cadences is not a festival concentrated in a few days but a nearly monthly series, with over a dozen official events per year. This regular rhythm has created a community of loyal readers: some evenings have been sold out, and it is not uncommon for passersby on the promenade to join the registered audience, intrigued by the music and outdoor readings.
Authors, artists, and guests
Throughout its editions, the festival has hosted writers from all over Italy, along with psychologists, journalists, librarians, and educators. On the artistic side, masters such as Salvatore Fazio, creator of the work "Literary Cadences" made specifically to represent the format's visual identity, Franco Piratoni, and Giuseppe Basso have taken turns. The organization is curated by Dino Tropea; the Literary Cadences brand is registered, and the project aims to promote the arts as a tool for social bonding, under the patronage of the Municipality of Fiumicino.
Why it is worth attending
For those visiting the Lazio coast, Literary Cadences offers a different look at Fiumicino: not just a port, beaches, and airport, but a community that gathers around books. The free format, the short duration (a little over two hours), and the seaside setting make it an accessible opportunity even for those in the area for just one evening.
Cadenze Letterarie — edition 2026
Cadenze Letterarie 2026
The 2026 calendar for the festival spanned the entire first half of the year with nearly monthly events, alternating between its usual venue, La Grooveria on the Lungomare della Salute in Fiumicino, and outdoor sessions along the coast. In the summer, the festival also made a stop in Rome at Parco Tevere Marconi. The guiding theme remained the «Pages, Sounds, and Visions» formula, which brings books, psychology, art, and music into dialogue.
Season Highlights
- February 22 — Retrospective presentation at La Grooveria, as part of the Day Lovers event.
- February 26, 7:00 PM — First-anniversary celebration, featuring the award-winning work «Ombre e Luci di un Cammino» (Laura Capone Editore), readings by actress Francesca Stajano Briganti, visual art by Giorgio Federico Zela, and moderated by journalist and art historian Viviana Normando.
- April 16 — 15th edition dedicated to «Gocce di Memoria» by Nadia Fabbrocino, with Sergio Mingrone, Sonia Buscemi, and Maria Grazia Imbimbo; works by Franco Piratoni and master artist Salvatore Fazio.
- May 7, 7:00 PM — New event at La Grooveria.
- May 21, 7:00 PM — 17th edition featuring «Vorrei essere come lei» by Libera Valente, with Sergio Mingrone, Sonia Buscemi, Patrizia Ercolani, and Valentina Spagnolo; visual arts by Giuseppe Basso and live music by Ezio Natale. Sold-out evening.
- June 26 — Stop at the Fiumicino Darsena as part of the municipal «Sere d'Estate 2026» program, featuring Dino Tropea («Lasciato Indietro»), Monica Vincenzi («Liberty»), Nadia Fabbrocino («Gocce di Memoria»), and Luigi Casa («Non vi sarà inferno»).
- August 7 — Roman stop at the CineVillage in Parco Tevere Marconi, with the presentation of «Lasciato Indietro» by Dino Tropea.
- August 21, 7:30 PM — Parco Tevere Marconi (Rome), as part of the Notti di Cinema festival, with Nicoletta Caiazzo and the Diego Del Cerchio saga.
- September 24, 7:00 PM — Autumn resumption in Fiumicino with the presentation of «La verità che resta» by Giulio Trenta; the new venue will be announced on official channels.
The 2026 season continues until December 17; autumn and winter events will be announced on the festival's official channels.
A Local Project
The festival is conceived and organized by Dino Tropea, often under the patronage of the Municipality of Fiumicino, in the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital. The registered format is itinerant, entirely non-profit, and free to attend.
Programme Cadenze Letterarie 2026
2026 Calendar (Documented Events)
- Sunday, February 22, 5:00 PM — La Grooveria: Retrospective presentation during Day Lovers.
- Thursday, February 26, 7:00 PM — La Grooveria: Anniversary evening. Work: «Ombre e Luci di un Cammino» (Laura Capone Editore, 13th International Contemporary Italian Literature Competition). Readings by Francesca Stajano Briganti, visual arts by Giorgio Federico Zela, moderated by Viviana Normando; featuring Federica Cerulli, President of the Fiumicino Culture Commission.
- Thursday, April 16 — La Grooveria: 15th edition, «Gocce di Memoria» by Nadia Fabbrocino. Moderated by Dino Tropea; contributions by Sergio Mingrone, Sonia Buscemi, and Maria Grazia Imbimbo. Graphite and spatula works by Franco Piratoni; new canvas «Cadenze Letterarie» by master artist Salvatore Fazio.
- Thursday, May 7, 7:00 PM — La Grooveria: Monthly event.
- Thursday, May 21, 7:00 PM — La Grooveria (Lungomare della Salute 53A): 17th edition, «Vorrei essere come lei» by Libera Valente. With Sergio Mingrone, Sonia Buscemi, Patrizia Ercolani, Valentina Spagnolo; visual arts by Giuseppe Basso; live music by Ezio Natale. Free admission, sold-out evening.
- Friday, June 26, from 9:35 PM — Fiumicino Darsena, «Sere d'Estate 2026»: four authors (Dino Tropea, Monica Vincenzi, Nadia Fabbrocino, Luigi Casa), music by Flavia Renzi and Melissa Nasti, reading by Patrizia Ercolani, contribution by clinical psychologist Sonia Buscemi, five works by master artist Salvatore Fazio, photographs by Giorgio Algherini. Free admission.
- Friday, August 7 — CineVillage at Parco Tevere Marconi (Rome): Summer Roman stop with «Lasciato Indietro» by Dino Tropea.
- Friday, August 21, 7:30 PM — Parco Tevere Marconi (Rome), Notti di Cinema: evening with Nicoletta Caiazzo and the Diego Del Cerchio saga.
- Thursday, September 24, 7:00 PM — Autumn resumption in Fiumicino: presentation of «La verità che resta» by Giulio Trenta. The new venue will be announced on official channels.
The season continues until December 17, 2026: upcoming events will be announced on the festival's official channels.
Highlights Cadenze Letterarie 2026
- Anniversary evening on February 26, with the first balance sheet of a year of activity on the Roman coast.
- The 17th edition on May 21, which sold out, dedicated to « Vorrei essere come lei » by Libera Valente.
- The outdoor stop on June 26 at the Darsena, within the municipal program « Sere d'Estate 2026 ».
- The work « Cadenze Letterarie » by master Salvatore Fazio, created as the visual identity of the format.
- The formula « Between Pages, Sounds, and Visions »: book, psychology, visual arts, and live music in a single evening.
Prices Cadenze Letterarie 2026
Practical information — Cadenze Letterarie
Where it takes place
Usual venue: La Grooveria, Lungomare della Salute 53, 00054 Fiumicino (RM). Some summer events are held at the Darsena in Fiumicino, as part of the municipal "Summer Evenings" festival. The venue may change from one event to another: the location of each evening is announced on the official channels.
How to get there
- By train: FL1 Rome–Fiumicino line, Fiumicino Airport station, then city bus towards the center and the seafront.
- By car: Rome–Fiumicino motorway (A91), Fiumicino center exit; parking along the coast.
- By plane: Leonardo da Vinci airport is just a few minutes from the city center.
Admission and hours
Free admission. Meetings usually start at 7:00 PM and last about two hours. For the most crowded evenings, booking is recommended, as some editions have been sold out.
Tips
Arriving a little early allows you to visit the exhibition of works set up for the evening. On summer dates at the Darsena, the setting is outdoors: a light jacket for the evening is recommended.
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Where does it take place — Cadenze Letterarie
Sedi varie a Fiumicino — sede abituale La Grooveria
Lungomare della Salute 53, 00054 Fiumicino