Entropia - From Disorder to Art

A festival born from friendship

Entropia - From Disorder to Art is much more than a summer event: it is a collective act of love. The idea for the festival and the Entropia DN cultural association was born in memory of Daniele Nardi, a young man from Tuscania who passed away prematurely, and is inspired by his lifelong passions: music, writing, painting, social commitment, friendship, and sharing. The name itself tells the story of the festival's journey: starting from the most intimate entropic chaos, from the creative disorder that everyone carries within, to reach a form of art that is complete and shared with the community.

Three days of music in Piazza Basile

Every year, on the third weekend of June, Piazza Basile becomes Tuscania's open-air living room. For three consecutive evenings, the stage hosts free live concerts: rock, folk, pop, tribute bands, and Italian singer-songwriters perform for an audience of families, young people, and visitors from all over the province of Viterbo. Around the stage, food stalls offer local specialties, turning every evening into a true village festival with a contemporary flair.

The "Daniele Nardi" Literary Prize

The heart and identity of the festival is the "Daniele Nardi" Literary Prize, promoted by the Entropia association with the patronage of the Municipality of Tuscania. The award ceremony traditionally takes place on Sunday afternoon in the evocative setting of the former church of Santa Croce, celebrating the passion for writing that drove Daniele. The prize attracts authors and literature enthusiasts, confirming the multidisciplinary nature of the event.

Exhibitions throughout the historic center

During the festival, art moves out of the square and into the historic center: the former church of Santa Croce and the foyer of the Teatro Veriano Luchetti (Il Rivellino) host exhibitions of painting, artistic ceramics, sculpture, and photography. Great attention is paid to emerging local artists, in full harmony with the festival's spirit: giving everyone the chance to express themselves and transform their own "disorder" into art.

Tuscania, a jewel of Tuscia

The festival is also an opportunity to discover Tuscania, one of the most fascinating towns in the Viterbo Tuscia region, in northern Lazio. Between the Romanesque basilicas of San Pietro and Santa Maria Maggiore, the Etruscan necropolises, and the medieval walls, the village offers a unique setting: those who arrive for the concerts leave with the memory of one of the most evocative historic centers in the province of Viterbo. The Municipality of Tuscania supports the event, which is now a fixed appointment on the city's summer cultural calendar.

A growing event

Edition after edition, Entropia has built a loyal following, reaching its tenth anniversary in 2026. The formula remains faithful to its origins: quality live music, accessible art, literature, and conviviality, in a festive atmosphere that officially inaugurates the Tuscania summer.