Festival of the Mind
Festival of the Mind is dedicated to creativity and the birth of ideas, the event will take place on September 4th to 6th, 2026, in Sarzana
The Festival of the Mind is held every year at the end of summer in the historic village of Sarzana, within the imposing fortress of Firmafede and in various locations throughout the city.
The 2026 edition: the XXIII edition, will take place will bring philosophers, artists, writers who will be involved in numerous events, shows dedicated to kids, lessons, and conferences focused on the theme “fire”. They all are organised under the direction of Benedetta Marietti. There will also be a section for children and teenagers curated by Francesca Gianfranchi.
During the three day event, Italian and international speakers propose meetings, readings, performances, workshops, and moments of cultural enrichment, investigating the changes, energies, and hopes of today’s society with a language accessible to all.
The festival is promoted by the Carispezia Foundation and the Municipality of Sarzana.
