West Coast Meeting
Edition 2026 Visual arts Contemporary art Literature

West Coast Meeting

Meetings, exhibitions, and widespread culture in the village of Finalborgo

Finale Ligure — Savona (009)
Dates 01 Jul — 05 Jul 2026
Location Finale Ligure (009)
Prices —
Status Confirmed

About West Coast Meeting

West Coast Meeting is the widespread cultural festival that animates Finalborgo every summer, the medieval village of Finale Ligure, in the province of Savona. Organized by the association Cara Belta, the event offers meetings, exhibitions, tastings, and shows in the alleys and squares of the village. An event that combines culture, art, and conviviality in one of the most beautiful settings on the Riviera di Ponente, designed for those seeking a summer made of ideas and beauty as well as the sea.

Widespread Culture in Finalborgo

West Coast Meeting is the cultural festival that takes place in Finalborgo, the medieval village of Finale Ligure in the province of Savona. Organized by the association Cara Belta, the event brings a widespread program of meetings, exhibitions, tastings, and shows to the alleys and squares of the village.

A Festival of Ideas

The event stands out for its cultural dimension: meetings with authors and personalities, art exhibitions, tasting moments, and shows follow one another in the spaces of the village, creating an atmosphere of exchange and participation. West Coast Meeting is designed as a place for discussion and discovery, where culture dialogues with the territory.

Finalborgo, a Village to Experience

The setting of Finalborgo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, gives the festival a special charm. The meetings and exhibitions find an ideal environment in the ancient palaces and squares of the historic center, where the beauty of the places enhances the value of the cultural offerings.

The Cultured Summer of Finale

West Coast Meeting enriches the summer calendar of Finale Ligure with a different proposal, dedicated to culture and ideas. For those visiting the Riviera di Ponente, it is an opportunity to experience the village in a more intimate and reflective dimension, beyond just a beach holiday.

West Coast Meeting — edition 2026

West Coast Meeting returns to Finalborgo from July 1 to 5, 2026. Five days of widespread culture with meetings, exhibitions, tastings, and shows in the alleys of the medieval village of Finale Ligure, organized by the association Cara Belta.

From July 1 to 5, 2026, Finalborgo hosts West Coast Meeting, the cultural festival organized by the association Cara Belta. For five days, the village comes alive with meetings, exhibitions, tastings, and shows spread across the squares and palaces of the historic center.

The detailed program with guests and events will be announced by the organizers in the weeks prior.

Programme West Coast Meeting 2026

Wednesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 - Finalborgo

  • Meetings with authors and personalities
  • Art exhibitions and displays
  • Tastings of local products
  • Shows and entertainment in the village squares

Detailed program to be defined.

Highlights West Coast Meeting 2026

Meetings, exhibitions, and tastings in the heart of the medieval village of Finalborgo.

Prices West Coast Meeting 2026

Free entry or ticketed events depending on the initiative.

Practical information — West Coast Meeting

How to Get There

Finale Ligure is served by the Finale Ligure exit of the A10 motorway and by the train station. Finalborgo can be reached on foot or by bus from the coast.

Admission

Free entry or ticketed events depending on the initiative.

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Where does it take place — West Coast Meeting

Finalborgo, Finale Ligure

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West Coast Meeting in brief

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