Fuoco al Centro – Festival of Literature, Music, and Visions
Three days of books, music, and great guests in Agnone
About Fuoco al Centro
Culture at the heart of Alto Molise
Fuoco al Centro is the festival of literature, music, and visions in Agnone, in the province of Isernia. Conceived and directed by writer Chiara Gamberale and produced by the writing school CreaVità together with the Municipality, the festival chooses a village in Alto Molise as its stage for literary dialogues, concerts, and workshops, demonstrating that quality culture can ignite even far from major centers.
Encounters, Music, and Visions
The program alternates book presentations with prominent authors — many finalists or winners of the Strega Prize — with musical interludes and creative workshops for children. The main events take place in the spaces of the San Marco church and the Italo Argentino Theatre, while workshops for children animate the cloister of the Palazzo dei Filippini.
A Young but Already Rooted Festival
Born recently, Fuoco al Centro has become in just a few editions an anticipated event on the Molise cultural calendar, capable of attracting nationally renowned writers, journalists, and actors to Agnone.
Fuoco al Centro — edition 2026
The second edition of Fuoco al Centro animated Agnone from May 1st to 3rd, 2026, confirming the formula that intertwines literature, music, and workshops. Among the guests were finalists and winners of the Strega Prize, a television journalist and presenter, and a nationally renowned actress. The heart of the events were the outdoor and indoor spaces of the San Marco church, with an opening on May 1st at 6:00 PM and closing on May 3rd at 11:00 AM.
Programme Fuoco al Centro 2026
Friday, May 1st
- 6:00 PM — Opening in the outdoor spaces of the San Marco church
- Journalist Enrico De Simone discusses with Matteo Nucci ("Platone. Una storia d'amore", Feltrinelli, in the Strega Prize 2026 shortlist), Emanuele Trevi (Strega Prize 2021 winner, "Mia nonna e il conte", Solferino) and Gioconda Marinelli on Michele Prisco
Saturday, May 2nd
- Professor Letizia Bindi (Unimol) meets Lorenza Gentile ("La volta giusta", Feltrinelli) and Serena Bortone ("Le dirimpettaie", Rizzoli)
- 9:00 PM — Italo Argentino Theatre: concert by Pierdavide Carone, tribute to Lucio Dalla
- Children's workshops by Sabina D'Angelosante, cloister of the Palazzo dei Filippini
Sunday, May 3rd
- Pasquale Di Giannantonio discusses with Chiara Gamberale ("Una passione sinistra", Feltrinelli) and with actress Alessandra Mastronardi
- 11:00 AM — Festival closing in the spaces of the San Marco church
Highlights Fuoco al Centro 2026
Prices Fuoco al Centro 2026
Practical information — Fuoco al Centro
How to get there
Agnone is reachable by car from the SS650 Trignina or via Isernia (about 45 km). Events are concentrated in the historic center, between the Belvedere and the San Marco church and the Italo Argentino Theatre.
When
Early May. Admission to the talks is generally free; for the concert at the Italo Argentino Theatre, check the official website for any access requirements.
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Where does it take place — Fuoco al Centro
Chiesa di San Marco e Teatro Italo Argentino
Belvedere di San Marco, 86081 Agnone