Pagine d'Autore
Literary festival in the cloister of the Convent of San Matteo in San Marco in Lamis
About Pagine d'Autore
A literary festival in the heart of the Gargano
Pagine d'Autore is the literary festival that brings San Marco in Lamis to life every summer, a town in the Gargano area of the Foggia province, in Puglia. Created with the aim of promoting reading and direct interaction between the public and writers, the event is conceived and directed by teacher and cultural promoter Carla Bonfitto and has established itself as one of the most anticipated cultural highlights of the Gargano summer.
The Cloister of the Convent of San Matteo
The meetings take place in the evocative setting of the Cloister of the Convent of San Matteo, a building of Benedictine origin founded between the 9th and 10th centuries. The convent houses the precious "Padre Antonio Fania" Library, one of the most important convent libraries in Puglia, containing hundreds of thousands of volumes. In case of rain, the events are held inside the convent, without ever losing the intimate and inspiring atmosphere of the place.
Authors, dialogues, and music
Each evening, starting at 8:00 PM, is dedicated to a book presentation and a dialogue with its author, often moderated by journalists and writers. The program is enriched by two recurring sections: "Parole ad alta voce" (Words Aloud), dedicated to readings, and "Note a piè di pagina" (Footnotes), featuring live music interludes that accompany the meetings. Over the years, the festival has brought prominent names in contemporary Italian fiction and non-fiction to San Marco in Lamis.
A project supported by the community
The event is sponsored by the Municipality of San Marco in Lamis, the Turin International Book Fair, the Fondazione Monti Uniti di Foggia, the Gargano National Park Authority, and the "Per il Meglio della Puglia" association. Admission to all meetings is free, confirming the popular and inclusive nature of an event that unites culture, territory, and community.
Why attend
- Free meetings with writers from the national literary scene
- The historic setting of the Cloister of the Convent of San Matteo in the Gargano
- Readings, dialogues, and live music every evening
- An opportunity to discover San Marco in Lamis and the Gargano National Park
Pagine d'Autore — edition 2026
Pagine d'Autore 2026 — 8th edition
The eighth edition of Pagine d'Autore takes place in San Marco in Lamis on July 4, 7, 8, and 10, 2026, in the Cloister of the Convent of San Matteo, starting at 8:00 PM with free admission.
Four events are scheduled: Caterina Battilocchio with La guardiana (Garzanti) on July 4; Gaja Cenciarelli with Il rivoluzionario e la maestra on July 7; Carmen Pellegrino with Le verità provvisorie (Solferino) on July 8; Luca Crovi with Andrea Camilleri. Una storia (Salani) on July 10.
The meetings are moderated by journalist and writer Alessandro Galano and accompanied by the sections "Parole ad alta voce" and "Note a piè di pagina", featuring readings and live music. The festival is directed by Carla Bonfitto and supported by the Municipality of San Marco in Lamis, the Turin International Book Fair, the Fondazione Monti Uniti di Foggia, and the Gargano National Park Authority.
Programme Pagine d'Autore 2026
2026 Program (8:00 PM, Cloister of the Convent of San Matteo)
- Saturday, July 4 — Caterina Battilocchio, La guardiana (Garzanti)
- Tuesday, July 7 — Gaja Cenciarelli, Il rivoluzionario e la maestra
- Wednesday, July 8 — Carmen Pellegrino, Le verità provvisorie (Solferino)
- Friday, July 10 — Luca Crovi, Andrea Camilleri. Una storia (Salani)
Moderated by Alessandro Galano. Featuring "Parole ad alta voce" (readings) and "Note a piè di pagina" (live music) sections.
Highlights Pagine d'Autore 2026
- Four evenings with Italian fiction and non-fiction authors
- Luca Crovi tells the story of Andrea Camilleri
- Readings and live music in the Benedictine cloister
- Free admission
Prices Pagine d'Autore 2026
Practical information — Pagine d'Autore
Location
Cloister of the Convent of San Matteo, San Marco in Lamis (FG), Puglia. In case of bad weather, meetings are held inside the convent.
How to get there
By car: San Marco in Lamis can be reached via the SS273 and the Gargano SS89 roads; the Convent of San Matteo is located just outside the town. The nearest train station is in Foggia, which is connected by bus. Nearest airport: Bari-Palese.
Times and admission
Meetings start at 8:00 PM. Admission is free.
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Where does it take place — Pagine d'Autore
Chiostro del Convento di San Matteo