Talks today in Basilicata
Events coming up: 4. Dates come from the official notice boards of the municipalities, updated daily.
Coming up
4 eventsPotenza Brutale “La bellezza delle città imperfette”
Potenza (PZ)
A series of talks and a virtual exhibition dedicated to brutalist architecture and the concept of 'normcore', to rediscover the identity of the Lucanian capital. The meetings, led by journalists from Basilicata Digital Channel, will address social issues, new generations, and gender differences. At the end of the talks, an online virtual exhibition will be set up showcasing the brutalist works of the area, such as the Ponte Musmeci and the Serpentone.
Literary series "Scrittori allo specchio" – 2026 edition
Matera (MT)
The literary series "Scrittori allo specchio" returns to Matera for its 2026 edition, with five weekly meetings dedicated to the classics of literature. Five nationally renowned translators will discuss the peculiarities of the works they have translated and the complexity of their craft, in a dialogue between books, authors and readers. The initiative is curated by the Associazione Amabili Confini APS and is under the patronage of the Municipality of Matera.
Presentation of the book "Basilicata in ogni verso"
Policoro (MT)
On September 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at the Hotel San Vincenzo Resort in Policoro, the presentation of the book "Basilicata in ogni verso" by photographer Ottavio Chiaradia will take place. The work is a photographic and emotional project that tells the deepest and most authentic soul of Lucania, exploring regional identity through contrasts between archaic and contemporary landscapes, portraits of faces, secluded villages, and traditions. The event is sponsored by the Municipality of Policoro.
Thinking Stigliano
Stigliano (MT)
An intensive 15-day residency dedicated to participatory design and territorial activation. The initiative involves citizens, associations, local operators and professionals from the cultural and creative sectors through design thinking and participatory design methodologies. The goal is to develop ideas and projects to enhance the territory of Stigliano, promoting the active participation of the community.
