Cervo ti Strega

The Strega Prize on the Riviera

Cervo ti Strega is the successful fusion of Italy's most important literary award, the Premio Strega, with the cultural calendar of Cervo, a village in the Riviera dei Fiori (Flower Riviera) in the province of Imperia. The festival brings contemporary literature closer to the general public through meetings with authors, readings, and dialogues, set against the backdrop of the historic center and the picturesque Piazza dei Corallini.

The edition celebrating the Prize's 80th anniversary

2026 is a special year: the Premio Strega celebrates its 80th anniversary, and the 13th edition of Cervo ti Strega chooses to highlight poetry and writing by women. The festival is structured into three events that intertwine memory, poetry, and the great voices of Italian literature, confirming the bond between Cervo and the culture of books.

The grand finale in the piazza

The highlight is on July 19th: the closing evening takes place in Piazza dei Corallini, during which the winner of the LXXX Premio Strega 2026 is presented. A unique opportunity to meet the protagonist of the Italian literary season in one of Liguria's most beautiful villages, just a stone's throw from the sea.