Libri per Strada
Edition 2026 Literature Poetry Children's book

Libri per Strada

One of Italy's first itinerant book festivals, in the center of Sarzana

Sarzana — La Spezia (011)
Dates 29 Jul โ€” 02 Aug 2026
Location Sarzana (011)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Libri per Strada

Sarzana has a long tradition linked to books and bookstores, and Libri per Strada is its summer celebration. Considered one of the first itinerant book festivals in Italy, the event is organized by the booksellers of the historic center and brings bookstalls, author meetings, and reading-focused initiatives to Piazza Matteotti and Piazza Luni, in the Province of La Spezia.

The City of Books

Sarzana (Province of La Spezia) has always been connected to the world of books and publishing, and Libri per Strada is the event that makes it its summer symbol. Considered one of the first itinerant book festivals born in Italy, it is an event promoted by the booksellers of the historic center, custodians of a city tradition that has few equals.

Stalls, Authors, and Meetings

For several days, the squares of the center โ€” particularly Piazza Matteotti and Piazza Luni โ€” fill with bookstalls, featuring new releases, sought-after titles, and volumes for all ages. Alongside the stalls, the program offers meetings with authors, presentations, and initiatives dedicated to readers, in an informal and welcoming atmosphere.

A Celebration of Reading

Libri per Strada is much more than a book market: it is a widespread celebration of reading that enhances the role of independent bookstores and makes Sarzana a reference point for lovers of the printed word. An evening stroll among the stalls, perhaps with a newly purchased book in hand, is one of the pleasures of a Sarzana summer.

Libri per Strada โ€” edition 2026

Libri per Strada 2026 takes place from July 29 to August 2 between Piazza Matteotti and Piazza Luni in Sarzana. Organized by the booksellers of the historic center, the itinerant book festival offers bookstalls, author meetings, and reading-focused initiatives in one of Liguria's cities most connected to the publishing world.

The 2026 edition of Libri per Strada enlivens Sarzana from July 29 to August 2, between Piazza Matteotti and Piazza Luni. Promoted by the booksellers of the historic center, the festival offers bookstalls, author meetings, presentations, and initiatives for readers of all ages. The schedule of events will be released in the weeks preceding.

Programme Libri per Strada 2026

The 2026 meeting program will be published by the organizers closer to the event. Festival structure:

  • Bookstalls between Piazza Matteotti and Piazza Luni for the entire duration of the event
  • Meetings with authors and book presentations
  • Initiatives dedicated to reading and readers of all ages

Highlights Libri per Strada 2026

The bookstalls in the squares of the center; the author meetings promoted by Sarzana's booksellers.

Prices Libri per Strada 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Libri per Strada

How to Get Here

By train: Sarzana station on the Genoaโ€“La Speziaโ€“Pisa line. By car: A12 or A15, Sarzana exit. The stalls and meetings are held between Piazza Matteotti and Piazza Luni.

Admission

Free admission. The schedule of meetings will be distributed by the organizers closer to the event.

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Where does it take place โ€” Libri per Strada

Piazza Matteotti e Piazza Luni, Sarzana

Piazza Matteotti, 19038 Sarzana

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Libri per Strada in brief

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