Stories of Forlì — Literary encounters in the historic center
Five author evenings among the squares and courtyards of Forlì's historic center
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Stories of Forlì
A review that tells Forlì through its books
Storie di Forlì is a summer literary review that enlivens the historic center of the capital of the province of Forlì-Cesena, in Emilia-Romagna. Founded in 2024, the event offers a series of evening encounters where authors, historians, and local scholars present their books dedicated to the city, its memory, and the events of Romagna. Promoted by the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Forlì and curated by the Libraries Unit of the Culture and Tourism Service, the review is part of the broader program "Explore Forlì: between museums and narratives", a free cultural journey that combines guided tours of monuments, museums, and the city's artistic treasures.
The historic center as a stage
The formula that makes Storie di Forlì special is the choice of locations: each encounter is held in a different space within the historic center, often little-known or usually closed to the public. Churchyards, hidden squares, gardens, and courtyards become open-air auditoriums for one evening. It is a way to invite the people of Forlì and visitors to rediscover the city, walking from corner to corner and listening to the stories that each place holds.
How the evenings unfold
The events have a simple and engaging format: a journalist hosts and moderates the dialogue with the author, who talks about their book and answers the audience's questions. Themes range from the history of trade in Romagna to popular devotions, from historical figures linked to Forlì such as Caterina Sforza and Giovanni dalle Bande Nere to the artistic heritage of the civic museums.
- Five evenings from July to August, always on Tuesdays
- Free admission, no reservation required, subject to availability
- Starting at 8:45 PM, outdoors in the heart of the city
- Local authors and scholars telling stories of Forlì and Romagna
Forlì, a city of art and culture
The review is part of the cultural ferment that characterizes Forlì, a city that holds treasures such as the San Domenico museum complex, the Basilica of San Mercuriale, and the abbey with its Romanesque bell tower. Storie di Forlì enhances this identity by inviting the community to better understand its roots, in a summer, convivial atmosphere accessible to all.
Stories of Forlì — edition 2026
The Storie di Forlì review is a now-established summer event in the city's historic center, which had its first editions in 2024 and 2025. For the summer of 2026, a new series of author evenings is expected, promoted by the Department of Culture and curated by the Libraries Unit, as part of the "Explore Forlì: between museums and narratives" program.
Currently, the detailed program for the 2026 edition, with the precise dates of the encounters and the names of the guest authors, has not yet been published. The format is expected to remain the same as in previous editions: free evening encounters, in various outdoor spaces of the historic center, starting at 8:45 PM. This page will be updated as soon as the Municipality of Forlì announces the official calendar.
Prices Stories of Forlì 2026
Practical information — Stories of Forlì
When
The review takes place in the summer, from July to August, with five evening encounters on Tuesdays. All events start at 8:45 PM.
Where
The encounters are held in various outdoor spaces in Forlì's historic center (churchyards, small squares, gardens, and courtyards). The venues change each evening and are announced in the official program.
Admission
All encounters are free, with no reservation required, subject to availability.
How to get there
Forlì is easily accessible by train (Forlì station on the Bologna–Rimini line) and by car via the A14 motorway, Forlì exit. The historic center is a short walk from the station.
Information
Aurelio Saffi Library, Palazzo Romagnoli, Via Albicini 12 — tel. +39 0543 712615, e-mail [email protected].
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Centro storico di Forlì