Feltre Reading Marathon
An entire day dedicated to books and reading aloud
About Reading Marathon
A City That Reads Aloud
The Feltre Reading Marathon is a cultural festival that for over twenty years has enlivened the city of Feltre (province of Belluno) with a day entirely dedicated to books and reading aloud. Organized by the 'Panfilo Castaldi' Feltrino Library Hub, the event involves schools, libraries, churches, and cultural spaces in the city in a great relay of public readings.
The 2026 Theme: Saint Francis
Each edition revolves around a theme. The theme for 2026, the 21st edition, is Saint Francis of Assisi, chosen to mark the 800th anniversary of the saint's death. Readings, reading groups, and various initiatives explore the Franciscan figure, ideally engaging with other events dedicated to the saint that animate Feltre throughout the year, such as the Franciscan Urban Treks.
The Evening with Vittorino Andreoli
The heart of the day is the final evening at the Teatro de la Sena, an eighteenth-century gem of Feltre, with a distinguished guest: in 2026, psychiatrist and writer Vittorino Andreoli, who will present his reflections on Francis of Assisi. An event that combines the popular and participatory dimension of collective reading with the higher level of cultural exchange.
Reading Marathon — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Feltre Reading Marathon, the twenty-first, is dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the saint's death. For an entire day, Saturday, May 23, schools, churches, and cultural spaces in the city host public readings and reading groups. The day culminates at 8:30 PM at the Teatro de la Sena with psychiatrist and writer Vittorino Andreoli, who presents his reflections on the figure of Francis of Assisi.
Programme Reading Marathon 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Throughout the day — Public readings aloud in schools, churches, and cultural spaces in the historic center
- Reading groups and various initiatives on the theme of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Connection with the Franciscan Urban Treks
- 8:30 PM — Evening at the Teatro de la Sena with Vittorino Andreoli, dedicated to Francis of Assisi
Event organized by the 'Panfilo Castaldi' Feltrino Library Hub.
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Practical information — Reading Marathon
How to Get There
Feltre (BL) can be reached by train on the Padova–Belluno line and by car via the SS50. Readings take place in various locations in the historic center; the closing evening is at the Teatro de la Sena.
When
Saturday, May 23, 2026, with the closing evening at 8:30 PM.
Costs
Most of the events are free to attend; for the evening at the Teatro de la Sena, consult the organizers' information.
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Where does it take place — Reading Marathon
Scuole, chiese e spazi culturali di Feltre
Centro storico, 32032 Feltre