The Festival delle Idee returns for its 8th edition, from September 17 to October 30, 2026!
Desire without duty is mere caprice; duty without desire is servitude. Harmony is born when what we desire becomes what we feel compelled to achieve. This is the core of the 8th edition of Festival delle Idee, a journey through two forces that are only seemingly opposed: desire, as a drive toward what is possible, and duty, as a call to responsibility and connection with others.
In an era that exalts the former and reduces the latter to a mere burden, the Festival asks: what is left when the balance between the two is lost? And what becomes possible when it is restored?
To find answers, the event brings together journalists, writers, philosophers, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs. A shared space for reflection where diverse voices engage with one of the greatest collective challenges of our time.
The festival has become one of Italy’s leading cultural events, and every year it grows in both the quantity and quality of its offerings.
