Meridiani Paralleli Festival
Dances and music from UNESCO intangible heritage, a bridge between cultures, in the symbolic places of Padua
About Meridiani Paralleli
Art as a bridge between cultures
The Meridiani Paralleli Festival is a Padua-based event dedicated to the dances and music from the intangible heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO. Produced by the Duendarte association in collaboration with the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Padua, the festival creates a dialogue between art and territory, bringing nationally and internationally renowned artists to the city and spreading performances across some of the most evocative locations in the city center.
Flamenco and World Heritage
The heart of the event is flamenco, recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity since 2010, presented as a living form of dialogue and encounter between cultures. Around it, the program features dance performances accompanied by live music, concerts, guided tours, and workshops, highlighting the expressive power of dance and the richness of traditions from distant peoples.
A festival linked to Padua Urbs Picta
The event is ideally linked to the recognition of Padua Urbs Picta — the 14th-century fresco cycles declared a UNESCO World Heritage site — creating a common thread between the city's tangible heritage and the intangible heritage of world dances and music. The artistic direction is curated by Marta Roverato. An event that makes Padua a crossroads of cultures, where the beauty of art becomes a tool for connection.
Meridiani Paralleli — edition 2026
The fifth edition of the Meridiani Paralleli Festival takes place in Padua from March 1st to April 19th, 2026, with eight events featuring performances, concerts, guided tours, and workshops, hosted in some of the city's most significant locations — from the historic center to contemporary cultural spaces.
The festival, produced by the Duendarte association with the Municipality of Padua, is dedicated to the dances and music of UNESCO's intangible heritage of humanity, with artistic direction by Marta Roverato.
Programme Meridiani Paralleli 2026
Sunday, March 1st (5:00 PM) — Inauguration
- "Encuentro", a flamenco performance by the Duendarte association, at the Auditorium of the Altinate San Gaetano Cultural Center. Featuring dance groups directed by Marta Roverato, with the participation of guest artist La Sesi – Cecilia Boglione, one of the most recognized performers in the international flamenco scene, accompanied by live music.
From March 1st to April 19th
- Eight events in total: dance performances, concerts, guided tours, and workshops dedicated to UNESCO intangible heritage dances and music.
- Venues spread across the historic center and cultural spaces of the city.
Full schedule and details of the events on the Padova Cultura portal.
Highlights Meridiani Paralleli 2026
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Practical information — Meridiani Paralleli
Where
Auditorium of the Altinate San Gaetano Cultural Center and other significant locations in Padua's historic center.
How to get there
The venues are in the heart of the city, reachable on foot and by public transport. Padua is well-connected by train.
Admission
Some events are free, others require a ticket or reservation. Program and details on the Padova Cultura portal.
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Where does it take place — Meridiani Paralleli
Auditorium del Centro Culturale Altinate San Gaetano e luoghi simbolo della città
Centro Culturale Altinate San Gaetano e sedi varie, 35121 Padova