International Journalism Festival
The world's largest event dedicated to journalism, in the heart of Perugia
About IJF
Europe's most important journalism festival
The International Journalism Festival in Perugia (IJF) is the largest annual event in the world entirely dedicated to journalism and information. Founded in 2007, every spring it transforms the Umbrian capital into a global crossroads where reporters, newsroom directors, photojournalists, academics, activists, and media technologists meet.
Hundreds of free events in the historic center
The formula that has led to IJF's success is simple and radical: all events are completely free to enter, with no tickets or registration required. Over two hundred panels, conferences, workshops, and screenings take place in the most evocative venues in Perugia — the Hotel Brufani, the Sala dei Notari in Palazzo dei Priori, the Pavone Theater, the Morlacchi Theater, the Sala del Dottorato, and numerous other spaces in the historic center — all within walking distance along the city's medieval acropolis.
The big issues of contemporary information
Each year, the program addresses the hottest topics in the profession: press freedom and journalist safety, international justice and war crimes, disinformation and fact-checking, but above all the impact of artificial intelligence on newsrooms and the very future of information. The events are held in Italian and English, with simultaneous translation, and are streamed live on YouTube for audiences worldwide.
Perugia, capital of journalism
For five days, the Umbrian city is filled with students, professionals, and enthusiasts. The atmosphere is that of a great collective celebration of knowledge: people move from one hall to another, discuss in the cafes of Corso Vannucci, and listen to Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners just a few meters away. The IJF has become a reference point not only for the profession but for anyone who wants to understand how the narrative of the world works — and how it is changing.
IJF — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the International Journalism Festival marked an important milestone: twenty years since the first edition in 2007. From April 15 to 18, the historic center of Perugia hosted over two hundred panels, workshops, and screenings, all with free admission. The English-language sessions were concentrated between Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, while the Italian-language events were mainly held in the afternoon and evening. The anniversary focused on three main themes: the Post-AI Newsroom (the newsroom after artificial intelligence), Election Integrity and Global Democracy, and Safety and Impunity, dedicated to journalist safety and the fight against impunity.
Programme IJF 2026
Festival Structure (April 15-18, 2026)
Four days of events in the historic venues of Perugia: Hotel Brufani, Sala dei Notari, Teatro Pavone, Teatro Morlacchi, Sala del Dottorato, and other spaces in the city center.
- Wednesday, April 15 — Opening of the 20th edition, first evening sessions
- Thursday, April 16, Friday, April 17, Saturday, April 18 — Core of the program, with English-language sessions concentrated on these three days and Italian-language events mainly in the afternoon and evening
Themes of the 20th Anniversary
- Post-AI Newsroom: the future of newsrooms with artificial intelligence
- Election Integrity and Global Democracy
- Safety and Impunity: journalist safety, war crimes, and international justice
Over two hundred free events, no registration required, streamed live on YouTube. Full program at festivaldelgiornalismo.com.
Highlights IJF 2026
Prices IJF 2026
Practical information — IJF
Getting there
Perugia is reachable by train (Perugia Fontivegge station, connected to the center by the Minimetrò) and by car from the Perugia-Bettolle junction or the E45 highway. The festival venues are all in the historic center, reachable on foot.
Admission
All events are free, with no tickets or reservations required, subject to room capacity. Events are streamed live on the official YouTube channel.
Tip
The most popular halls fill up quickly: for major speakers, it's advisable to arrive well in advance.
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Where does it take place — IJF
Centro storico di Perugia
Piazza IV Novembre, 06121 Perugia