Yellow and Noir Festival in the Poets' Gulf
The new festival of mystery and noir in the Poets' Gulf
About Yellow and Noir Festival
Mystery and Noir Arrive in the Poets' Gulf
La Spezia, in Liguria, will also have its festival dedicated to mystery literature: the Yellow and Noir Festival in the Poets' Gulf is born, an event that brings the protagonists and fans of mystery, thriller, and noir to the city. A genre beloved by readers, which finds a dedicated space in the La Spezia area with this new review.
Three Days Among the Pages of Mystery
The three-day festival offers encounters with authors, book presentations, and events dedicated to the genre. It is promoted by the Municipality of La Spezia together with the Arte e Fotografia Studio 18 Association, in a project that combines literature, culture, and territorial enhancement.
The National Narrative Award
An integral part of the festival is the National Award for Yellow & Noir Narrative in the Poets' Gulf, a literary competition that attracts authors from all over Italy. The award ceremony crowns the event, giving space to the best works in the genre.
A New Cultural Piece
With this festival, La Spezia enriches its cultural offerings, joining the many festivals dedicated to mystery and noir that animate Italy. The Poets' Gulf, already associated with great literary names, now opens up to the charm of mystery and crime storytelling, in Liguria.
Yellow and Noir Festival — edition 2026
The first edition of the Yellow and Noir Festival in the Poets' Gulf is planned for October 2026, with three days of events dedicated to mystery literature in La Spezia.
The festival is promoted by the Municipality of La Spezia with the Arte e Fotografia Studio 18 Association and includes the 5th National Award for Yellow & Noir Narrative in the Poets' Gulf, whose award ceremony is scheduled for November 8, 2026, at 5 PM at the Mediateca Sergio Fregoso. The precise dates of the festival will be confirmed by the organizers.
Programme Yellow and Noir Festival 2026
Yellow and Noir Festival - La Spezia (October 2026)
- Encounters with authors and book presentations of mystery and noir genres
- Events dedicated to mystery, thriller, and crime literature
- 5th National Award for Yellow & Noir Narrative in the Poets' Gulf
November 8, 2026 - Mediateca Sergio Fregoso (5 PM)
- Award ceremony for the National Narrative Award
The detailed program will be published by the organizers in the weeks prior.
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Practical information — Yellow and Noir Festival
How to get there
La Spezia is reachable by train (La Spezia Centrale station) and from the A12 motorway. The festival venues are located in the city center.
Admission
Meetings are generally free. The detailed program is published by the Municipality and the organizers.
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Where does it take place — Yellow and Noir Festival
Sedi cittadine della Spezia
Centro città, 19121 La Spezia