VivaVerdi

Thirty years of live culture in Matera

Founded and directed by the Arterìa Association, with artistic direction by pianist and composer Loredana Paolicelli, VivaVerdi is one of Matera's longest-running and most distinctive cultural reviews. In 2026, it reaches its 30th edition, confirming thirty years of uninterrupted programming dedicated to music, musical theatre, training, and dialogue between languages and traditions.

The theme: 'oi diàlogoi'

The common thread of the thirtieth-anniversary edition is 'oi diàlogoi' (dialogues, in ancient Greek), a natural evolution of the previous theme 'Intersections'. The review explores dialogue between eras, musical genres, and Mediterranean traditions, in full coherence with Matera's 2026 status as Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue, the year of its twinning with the Moroccan city of Tétouan.

A multidisciplinary program

VivaVerdi is not just a calendar of concerts; it is a permanent artistic workshop. The program includes classical and modern music, musical theatre, talks, and guided listening sessions, itinerant performances in urban peripheries, masterclasses, workshops, and artistic residencies, involving both established and emerging artists. The 'VivaVerdi Multikulti' section and the educational program further expand the offering, with world premieres and training projects.

A reality open to Europe

Arteria is a Third Sector organization active since 1990, with international collaborations in France, Croatia, and Germany, and new protocols with Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Finland. This international scope, combined with its roots in the Province of Matera, makes VivaVerdi a benchmark event for the local public and for visitors to the city throughout the year.