Capalbio Libri

Capalbio Libri, the pleasure of reading in the Maremma

Capalbio Libri is one of the most beloved literary festivals in Tuscany and a staple of the cultural summer in the town of Capalbio, in the heart of the Maremma in the province of Grosseto. Founded in 2007 by journalist Andrea Zagami, who serves as its artistic director, the festival is promoted by the "Il piacere di leggere" (The pleasure of reading) association under the patronage of the Municipality of Capalbio and the Capalbio Foundation, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Tuscany Region.

A festival dedicated to books and ideas

The program has always woven together non-fiction and fiction, giving space to novels, current affairs books, politics, and economics. The evenings are marked by presentations of new releases, dialogues with authors, and debates that focus on civic passion and discussions on the major issues of the present day. Over the years, the festival has hosted writers, journalists, intellectuals, and key figures in Italian public life, establishing itself as a meeting place for literature and debate.

The twentieth edition and the Teatro del Leccio

The 2026 edition, scheduled from August 1st to 8th, marks an important milestone: the twentieth edition. For the occasion, the festival finds a new home in the Teatro del Leccio on Via Giovanni Pascoli, the new open-air amphitheater designed by Dutch architect Maurice Nio and built with the support of the Tuscany Region, destined to become the heart of the cultural season in Capalbio. The poster for the twentieth anniversary is designed by illustrator Jacopo Rosati, who depicts the village as a living organism made of stories, protected by its walls.

Capalbio, a village of culture in the Maremma

Overlooking the hills that slope down to the sea, Capalbio is one of the most charming villages on the Tuscan coast, famous for its medieval walls, the Tarot Garden by Niki de Saint Phalle, and a long tradition of cultural hospitality. During the festival, the town comes alive with readers, writers, and enthusiasts in a setting where literature engages with the landscape and the summer atmosphere of the Maremma.

Why attend

• A historic literary festival, now in its twentieth edition
• Book presentations and meetings with authors, journalists, and key figures in current affairs
• The new venue of the Teatro del Leccio, an open-air amphitheater
• Free admission to all events
• A unique setting in the village of Capalbio, in the Tuscan Maremma