Literary Month
Meetings with literary giants at the Capretti Auditorium in Brescia
About Literary Month
A month of great authors in Brescia
The Literary Month is one of the most refined cultural reviews in Brescia: born to bring the reading of classics back to the centre, it offers a cycle of meetings every spring in which the great works of literature are presented and commented on by authoritative voices. The event is promoted by the Mese Letterario Association and the San Benedetto Foundation and is held in the capital of the Province of Brescia.
A different theme each year
Each edition is built around a theme that unifies the evenings. The one chosen for 2026 — "Exploring the explorable, venerating the unexplored" — invites reflection on the boundary between what human knowledge can reach and what remains a mystery. The appointments are arranged around this common thread, each dedicated to an author and their work.
The venue: the Capretti Auditorium
The meetings take place at the Capretti Auditorium, within the Istituto Artigianelli on Via Brigida Avogadro, a cozy space suitable for listening. The evenings generally start at 8:30 PM and feature the participation of writers, translators, researchers, and sometimes musicians, in a dialogue that intertwines text, interpretation, and music.
A review for students and enthusiasts
The Literary Month has a strong link with the world of schools: students and teachers can request certificates of participation, and many meetings are designed to introduce young people to the reading of classics. Admission is free with registration, confirming the event's educational and open vocation in Brescia.
Literary Month — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the sixteenth, revolves around the theme "Exploring the explorable, venerating the unexplored." There are four events, all at the Capretti Auditorium of the Istituto Artigianelli at 8:30 PM, with writers, translators, and scholars guiding the audience through the great authors of tradition. Free admission with registration.
Programme Literary Month 2026
Thursday, April 9
- English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, presented by writer and translator Edoardo Rialti
Tuesday, April 14
- Homer's Odyssey revisited by Nikos Kazantzakis through the novel by Giacomo Scanzi, with singer-songwriter Massimo Bubola and journalist Enrico Mirani
Thursday, April 16
- Latin poet Ovid and his Metamorphoses, presented by Carlo Maria Simone
Tuesday, April 20
- Giuseppe Ungaretti, with researcher and lecturer Valerio Capasa
All meetings at the Capretti Auditorium, 8:30 PM.
Highlights Literary Month 2026
Prices Literary Month 2026
Practical information — Literary Month
When
April 2026, with four evening events (8:30 PM).
Where
Capretti Auditorium – Istituto Artigianelli, Via Brigida Avogadro 23, Brescia.
Admission
Free with registration at www.meseletterario.it. A voluntary donation is appreciated to support organizational costs.
Information
Email: [email protected] — Tel. +39 333 9780721. Students and teachers can request a certificate of participation.
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Where does it take place — Literary Month
Auditorium Capretti – Istituto Artigianelli
Via Brigida Avogadro 23, 25123 Brescia