Soave City of Books 2026: the Scaliger Village hosts the festival from

Soave City of Books 2026

From 20 to 24 May 2026, Soave will host Soave City of Books, the literary festival now in its thirteenth edition. Organized by the association SoaveCultura with the Municipality and supported by Confartigianato Imprese Verona, the festival fills the village with meetings, workshops and activities for readers of all ages.

Locations and format

The historic center becomes a distributed venue: events take place in emblematic sites chosen to enhance the cultural dialogues.

• Palazzo del Capitano – institutional and literary hub;
• Piazza Mercato dei Grani – open square for wider public gatherings;
• Parco Zanella and Borgo Rocca Sveva – evocative settings for talks on literature, philosophy and current themes.

Programme and audience

The festival confirms its established format, offering sessions for adults and special activities for young readers, including educational workshops for local schools. All events are free and open to the public, reflecting the festival’s commitment to accessible culture.

Visiting the village

• Take the opportunity to tour the Scaliger castle and stroll through the historic streets during the festival.
• Soave is also a wine-producing area: consider sampling the local DOC wine after events.
• Check the full programme on the organizers' official channels before travelling to avoid missing sessions of interest.

Practical information

Participation is free. Plan travel and parking in advance as the historic centre can be busy during the festival days. The event is well suited to readers, families and schools looking for cultural experiences across the territory.

Note: consult official channels for updated schedules and detailed information.