Storie Itineranti in Piazza
The traveling literary festival bringing books to the squares of Elba Island
About Storie Itineranti in Piazza
An open-air literary festival on Elba Island
Storie Itineranti in Piazza is the traveling literary festival that, every summer, brings life to the squares of Campo nell'Elba and nearby coastal towns in the province of Livorno, in the heart of the Tuscan archipelago. Now in its fourth edition in 2026, the festival transforms public spaces on Elba Island—squares, promenades, beaches, and church courtyards—into open-air literary salons, where reading is not a luxury for the few, but a common good to be shared.
The heart of the festival: books and authors
For over twenty events scheduled between June and September, Italian writers visit the island to present their books, engage with the public, and perform live readings. The evenings range from coming-of-age novels to noir, from non-fiction to narrative, in a packed calendar that accompanies residents and tourists throughout the summer season. The format is informal and direct, typical of a town square gathering, often followed by an aperitif or a convivial moment.
A widespread festival across multiple towns
Storie Itineranti in Piazza was born from the collaboration between the Libreria Libri in Piazza, the Balestrini Gentini Municipal Library, and the Isolachelegge reading group, with the support of the Municipalities of Campo nell'Elba and Marciana Marina and local Pro Loco associations. Events take place in various locations: Piazza da Verrazzano in Marina di Campo, the Church of San Nicolò in San Piero, the Piazzale del Cotone and the Municipal Library in Marciana Marina, as well as several evenings on the island's beaches.
Why it's worth attending
- Completely free admission to all meetings.
- Over twenty evenings from June to September, throughout the summer season.
- Presentations with authors, collective readings, and dialogues open to the public.
- A unique setting: the squares and promenades of Elba Island at sunset.
For those spending their holidays on Elba Island, Storie Itineranti in Piazza is the perfect opportunity to combine the pleasure of reading with the summer atmosphere of the Elban seaside villages, in a festival that has successfully rooted itself in the territory of the Municipality of Campo nell'Elba and the entire island.
Storie Itineranti in Piazza — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Storie Itineranti in Piazza, the fourth of the festival, unfolds throughout the summer with over twenty meetings between Campo nell'Elba and neighboring towns. The calendar, rich in presentations and readings, confirms the traveling formula that brings authors to the squares, promenades, and beaches of Elba Island. All events are free and generally begin at 9:30 PM.
Programme Storie Itineranti in Piazza 2026
Saturday, May 30 — Marciana Marina
- 9:30 PM — Municipal Library Square (via Giovanni Pascoli): Giuseppe Silvestri presents Edgar, a noir set in Bologna.
Sunday, May 31 — Marina di Campo
- 9:30 PM — Piazza da Verrazzano: Pietro Santetti presents Scheggia d'oro a Milano, a coming-of-age novel.
Monday, June 1 — Redinoce beach
- 7:00 PM — Literary aperitif with Pietro Santetti (presentation of Uomini a cavallo), in collaboration with the Gong beach club.
Saturday, June 6
- 9:30 PM — Luca Buonaguidi presents La via del Loto.
Sunday, June 7 — Instant Karma
- 9:30 PM — Collective literary reading with five voices: Vittorio Lingiardi (Farsi male), Livia Chandra Candiani (Il silenzio è cosa viva), Samah Karaki (L'empatia è politica), Concita De Gregorio (La cura), and Luca Buonaguidi (La via del Loto).
Tuesday, June 9
- 9:30 PM — Alessandra Libutti presents La memoria del giglio.
Tuesday, June 16 — Marina di Campo
- 9:30 PM — Alberto Prunetti presents Troncamacchioni. Novella nera con fatti di sangue (Feltrinelli), finalist for the 2025 Campiello Prize.
Wednesday, June 17 — Marciana Marina
- 9:30 PM — Repeat of the meeting with Alberto Prunetti (Troncamacchioni) at Piazzale del Cotone.
Saturday, June 27
- 9:30 PM — Luca Misculin presents Mare aperto.
Between June and September, the festival continues with other appointments announced progressively: the writer Pat Villa is also among the expected authors. The complete calendar is updated weekly on the organizers' channels and in the local press.
Highlights Storie Itineranti in Piazza 2026
Prices Storie Itineranti in Piazza 2026
Practical information — Storie Itineranti in Piazza
Where
Meetings are held in various locations between Campo nell'Elba and neighboring towns: Piazza da Verrazzano in Marina di Campo, the Church of San Nicolò in San Piero, the Piazzale del Cotone and the Municipal Library in Marciana Marina, as well as some beaches.
When
From June to September 2026, with over twenty events. Meetings generally start at 9:30 PM (unless otherwise indicated).
Admission
All events are free and open to the public.
How to get there
Elba Island can be reached by ferry from Piombino (Portoferraio port); from there, Marina di Campo is about 17 km away by car. The reference railway station on the mainland is Piombino Marittima.
Contacts
Libreria Libri in Piazza — tel. +39 380 196 8752, e-mail [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Storie Itineranti in Piazza
Piazza da Verrazzano (Marina di Campo)
Piazza da Verrazzano, 57034 Campo nell'Elba