Soave City of Books
The literary festival of the Scaliger village, featuring great authors and workshops
About Soave City of Books
Soave, Capital of Books
Soave City of Books is the literary festival that animates the Scaliger village of Soave, in the province of Verona, every spring. Organized by the association SoaveCultura in collaboration with the Municipality of Soave, the Pro Loco, El Chiosco Ignorante Originale, and Destination Verona Garda, it brings together over thirty authors for five days, covering fiction, current affairs, popular science, journalism, and family activities.
Within the Medieval Walls
The main meetings take place in the most evocative locations in the historic center: the Palazzo del Capitano, the Sala Consiliare, and the Piazza Mercato dei Grani. There is also a literary lounge dedicated to emerging voices, workshops for children, meetings for young readers, and walks among stalls of antique books on the weekend. All events are free to enter.
A Village Among Italy's Most Beautiful
Soave, with its Scaliger castle and the walls that encircle the town, is among the most beautiful villages in Italy: the ideal setting for a festival that combines culture, local flavors, and hospitality.
Soave City of Books — edition 2026
Five days of meetings, presentations, workshops, and music in the historic center of Soave. A program that intertwines fiction, current affairs, popular science, and journalism, with a literary lounge dedicated to emerging voices and many activities for children and families on the weekend.
Programme Soave City of Books 2026
Wednesday, May 20th
- Opening with Alberto Pellai ("Il ritorno dello tsunami") and Carlo Cottarelli
Thursday, May 21st
- Luca Mazzucchelli and Mario Giordano
Friday, May 22nd
- Loris Giuriatti and Sara Rattaro
Saturday, May 23rd
- 13 authors including Sigfrido Ranucci, Concita De Gregorio, and Enrico Galiano
- Activities for children and families (animated readings, comic workshops, Harry Potter-themed activities)
Sunday, May 24th
- 9 authors including Paolo Ruffini, Marino Bartoletti, and Marcello Foa
- "Walk Among Books" in the historic center
"Salottino Letterario" at the Palazzo di Giustizia, curated by Giunti al Punto, featuring emerging authors such as Victor Diamandis, Bess Young, Teodora Manes, Simone Tempia, and Elena Pigozzi.
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Practical information — Soave City of Books
Getting Here
Soave is about 25 km from Verona (A4 motorway, Soave-San Bonifacio exit). Nearest train station: San Bonifacio.
Admission
All events are free.
Venues
Palazzo del Capitano, Sala Consiliare, Piazza Mercato dei Grani, Nuova Biblioteca Civica, Parco Zanella.
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Where does it take place — Soave City of Books
Palazzo del Capitano
Palazzo del Capitano, Via G. Camuzzoni, 37038 Soave