Festival · August 8, 2026 – August 30, 2026 · Valsinni (MT)
L'Estate di Isabella celebrates its 36th edition with a month of poetry and 16th-century atmosphere at the Parco Letterario di Valsinni. This series of shows and gatherings honors the poetess Isabella Morra, featuring jesters, Renaissance songs, and theatrical performances. There will also be a market exhibition of local specialties and Slow Food Presidia, offering enchanting and timeless evenings.
Indulge in authentic local specialties and discover unique Slow Food Presidia, showcasing the best of regional Italian culinary traditions.
Join us from August 8-30, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM in Piazza Accannata and the Borgo Medievale. Experience "IL BORGO RACCONTA" by Nini Truncellito and Mimmo Rago, a sentimental journey and itinerant storytelling through the alleys of ancient Favale, with a minstrel and storyteller. Dates: August 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30. Also, don't miss "ISABELLA: LE VOCI DEL BORGO" by Gennaro Olivieri, where washerwomen, farmers, and villagers recount the tragic story of Isabella Morra. Dates: August 10, 13, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29. On August 10 at 6:30 PM, the Teatro Valle della Donna will host the Isabella Morra Award ceremony for Pasquale Montesano.