Meridiani Paralleli Festival – 5th Edition 2026
Dance and Music of the UNESCO Intangible Heritage for Padua Urbs Picta Scheduled
from March 1 to April 19, 2026 – various locations – Padua
Artistic Director: Marta Roverato – Organization: Duendarte a.p.s. – Sponsor: Maico, Centro acustica
Project realized with the support of the Municipality of Padua – Department of Culture 2025
A cultural format that combines performing arts and the valorization of historical heritage, created to celebrate the inscription of Padua, “Urbs Picta” (Pictured City) into the UNESCO World Heritage List and to promote intangible heritage as a living testimony to identity, dialogue, and globality.
A rich and varied calendar of performances, concerts, guided tours, and workshops, hosted in the historic center and the city’s contemporary cultural spaces. A project that brings art and the local area into dialogue, featuring nationally and internationally renowned artists, for a broad and transversal cultural experience.
Several organizations are involved: SpazioDanza, Artefatta, Estudio de Danza José Merino, Civico 140, and Fotoclub Padova.
The complete Meridiani e Paralleli program, including show descriptions and event participation information, is available online on our Facebook and Instagram pages:
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https://www.instagram.com/meridianiparalleli_festival/