Menotti Art Festival Spoleto
The contemporary art festival inspired by Gian Carlo Menotti
About Menotti Art Festival
Contemporary art in the spirit of Menotti
The Menotti Art Festival Spoleto is a cultural project dedicated to visual and contemporary art that draws inspiration from the figure of Gian Carlo Menotti, the composer who founded the renowned Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto in 1958. Promoted by the relevant Foundation, the festival features exhibitions, group and solo shows, awards, and meetings between artists, critics, and the public.
Spoleto: a bridge to major circuits
Although based in Spoleto, in the province of Perugia, the Menotti Art Festival is distinguished by its strongly international vocation: its initiatives engage with major art and cultural events, from the Venice Biennale to the Turin International Book Fair. The festival thus acts as a "bridge" between territories, languages, and visions, bringing Spoleto's artistic experience to prominent national and international platforms.
Exhibitions and awards
The program includes solo and group exhibitions by contemporary artists and the awarding of prizes, including the Golden Lion for Culture and Literature. The direction is entrusted to the Foundation chaired by Luca Filipponi, which manages the network of events between Spoleto and external venues.
Menotti Art Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 activities of the Menotti Art Festival Spoleto will take place between the Spoleto venue and a series of stops in major cultural circuits. Among the documented events, the presence at the 2026 Venice Biennale stands out, with exhibitions at Villa Pannonia, on the Lido (including solo shows by Vittorio Varrè from May 22nd and Arvedo Arvedi from June 21st), and the Golden Lion for Culture and Literature ceremony at the Scoletta dei Calegheri. Participation in the Turin International Book Fair is also planned. The date for the Spoleto edition is set for autumn; the detailed program is distributed by the Foundation chaired by Luca Filipponi.
Programme Menotti Art Festival 2026
Program for the Spoleto venue to be defined. Among the documented initiatives for 2026:
- 2026 Venice Biennale — exhibitions at Villa Pannonia (Lido): solo show by Vittorio Varrè (from May 22nd) and by Arvedo Arvedi (from June 21st)
- Golden Lion for Culture and Literature — ceremony at the Scoletta dei Calegheri (Venice)
- Participation in the Turin International Book Fair
Dates and program for the Spoleto edition will be announced by the Menotti Art Festival Spoleto Foundation.
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How to get there
By train: Spoleto station on the Rome-Ancona line. By car: Spoleto exit of the SS3 Flaminia. Exhibitions and events are held in exhibition spaces in the historic center and in external venues linked to partner circuits.
Information
Calendar of exhibitions and events distributed by the Menotti Art Festival Spoleto Foundation. Exhibitions in Spoleto and partner venues have variable dates and access methods.
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Where does it take place — Menotti Art Festival
Spoleto, sedi espositive del centro storico
Centro storico, 06049 Spoleto