Con-vivere Carrara Festival

An intercultural festival in Carrara

Established in 2006, Con-vivere Carrara Festival is a cultural event that animates the historic center of Carrara, in the province of Massa-Carrara, Tuscany, every year in early September. Promoted and organized by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Carrara, the festival is dedicated to the theme of coexistence between cultures, religions, generations, and worldviews. Each edition revolves around a keyword that guides lectures, performances, and meetings: a common thread that invites the city to reflect on the major issues of the present.

A rich and multidisciplinary program

Con-vivere is a deeply multidisciplinary festival. Each edition features over seventy events spread over four days, designed for a broad and curious audience. The heart of the festival lies in the talks — lectures, dialogues, and conversations with scholars, writers, philosophers, scientists, and prominent figures from the Italian and international cultural scene — complemented by a program that spans theater, live music, art exhibitions, film screenings, guided walks to discover the local area, and workshops for both adults and children.

• Lectures and debates with national and international guests
• Theatrical performances and concerts in the city squares
• Exhibitions, screenings, and art installations
• Workshops, children's areas, and family activities
• Gastronomic offerings in the restaurants and venues of the historic center

Gastronomy and local identity

Alongside cultural reflection, Con-vivere pays great attention to cuisine and local flavors. During the festival, restaurants and venues in the center offer themed menus inspired by the edition's keyword, while cooking workshops and tastings take the public on a journey through Apuan culinary traditions and world cuisines. It is a way to experience the festival at the table, blending the pleasure of conviviality with the joy of discovery.

A city celebration

With over 25,000 attendees per edition, Con-vivere has become deeply rooted in the life of Carrara and the entire Apuan area. The squares, historic palaces, and cultural spaces of the city are transformed into places of encounter and debate, enlivened by the work of volunteers — the famous "orange shirts" — and the participation of local schools and youth. More than just a series of events, Con-vivere is a collective experience that invites the community to think together about the future of coexistence.