Festival Blue 2026 – Genova Blue District

Genoa and its Sea

Festival Blue is the event that the Genova Blue District dedicates to the inseparable bond between Genoa and the sea. The Blue District, located at via del Molo, is the city's hub for the blue economy, and each year it transforms this space and various city locations into a large laboratory for reflection on issues of climate, oceans, and sustainability.

Over Thirty Events

The program includes over 30 events dedicated to climate, sea, and biodiversity: talks, debates, workshops, and discussion forums designed to create opportunities for participation and activism. Among the initiatives are the Climate Kits, free workshops led by the Blue District's scientific animators for schools, teachers, journalists, activists, and citizens, aimed at making climate data accessible.

The 'Allerta Terra – Noi e il clima' Exhibition

The heart of the 2026 edition is the immersive exhibition-installation "Allerta Terra – Noi e il clima", which is free to visit and destined to become part of the Blue District's permanent collection. The exhibition takes visitors inside an extreme weather event set in Genoa – the flooding of the Bisagno river – confronting them with the consequences of their choices during a weather alert, through sounds, images, and parallel narratives. At the end, visitors can access the Climateca, a digital space for in-depth learning about CO₂, biodiversity, and the planet's resources.

A Festival for an Informed Citizenry

In its second edition, Festival Blue confirms the Blue District's commitment to public outreach, aiming to foster a more informed and aware citizenry on environmental issues. This event speaks to all of Genoa and Liguria, a region that has made its relationship with the sea its very identity.