Festival del Racconto
The oral tradition of the Mediterranean takes centre stage in Matera 2026
About Festival del Racconto
Storytelling as a vertical archive
The Festival del Racconto is one of the events in the Matera Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2026 programme, included in the thematic section 'Stratifications', dedicated to time, where Matera becomes a 'vertical archive'. The festival explores the oral tradition of the Mediterranean: narration, myth, and memory passed down by word of mouth.
Voice and memory
In a city like Matera, where every stone holds layers of history, oral storytelling becomes the ideal tool for interpreting the past and bringing it into dialogue with the present. The festival ties into the programme's reflection on the antiquity and memory of the Mediterranean, which in the same 'Stratifications' section also includes the major photographic exhibition by Mimmo Jodice.
Atmosphere and context
The event is part of the Mediterranean Capital of Culture calendar, organised by the Matera Basilicata Foundation, which from 20 March to 28 November 2026 transforms the city into a large, widespread cultural laboratory. An event for those who love narration, oral literature, and dialogue between Mediterranean cultures.
Festival del Racconto — edition 2026
The Festival del Racconto is scheduled to take place in Matera during 2026, within the 'Stratifications' section of the Matera Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue programme. The festival explores the oral tradition of the Mediterranean through narration and memory. As of now, the precise dates of the event have not yet been confirmed by the organisers.
Programme Festival del Racconto 2026
The detailed programme for the Festival del Racconto will be announced in the coming weeks by the Matera Basilicata 2026 Foundation. The event, part of the 'Stratifications' section of Matera 2026, is dedicated to the oral tradition of the Mediterranean, with events featuring narration, storytelling, and memory that dialogue with the city's historical heritage.
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Practical information — Festival del Racconto
How to get there
Matera is reachable by car via the SS7 and by train with the FAL railway from Bari.
Tickets
Access methods and tickets to be defined; information provided by the Matera Basilicata 2026 Foundation.
Accommodation
Wide range of accommodation available in Matera, from the Sassi to city centre hotels.
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