From 26 to 28 June, literature comes to Orbetello.
Orbetello Book Prize 2026: the full programme!
From 26 to 28 June, the Giardini Chiusi in Orbetello will be the venue for the OBP 2026 International Literary Prize.
This year’s programme features two new additions: a theatrical monologue and a creative workshop for children, designed to open up literature to new forms of expression and new audiences.
Friday 26 June
19:30 — Rosa Matteucci presents *Cartagloria* (Adelphi) with Ritanna Armeni · readings by Laura Bigazzi
21:30 — *Noi non lo sapevamo*, a monologue by and starring Alessio Tiribocchi ✨ new addition
Saturday 27 June
17:30 — *Mi in-filo nella fiaba*, a workshop for children aged 6 to 11 led by Roberta Moretti and Rosaria Manzo ✨ new
19:30 — Marcello Fois with *L’immensa distrazione* (Einaudi) with Sandra Petrignani · readings by Gemma Razzoli
9.30 pm — Dario Ferrari with *L’idiota di famiglia* (Sellerio), with Roberta Colombo · readings by Carolina Nuzzo
Sunday 28 June
7.00 pm — Amélie Nothomb in conversation with Paolo Di Paolo · readings by Irene Lizzulli
8.30 pm — Presentation of the La Parrina Lifetime Achievement Award to Amélie Nothomb · Special Mention to Eleonora Marangoni for *L’imperdibile* (Feltrinelli) · Award ceremony for best work of fiction
Giardini Chiusi, Orbetello (GR)
Free admission · Carola Carulli will host all three evenings