From June 19 to 21, 2026, a mini literary festival will take place in the garden of the chapel of Sant'Agata, featuring book presentations, in the presence of authors and other characters. It is called AGATA BOOK FESTIVAL the new cultural event that finds hospitality in the garden of the small and graceful monument restored four years ago by the Municipality of Pisa (owner) and the Pisa Foundation. They are led by the presidents of the two organizing associations, Riccardo Buscemi of the Il Mosaico Cultural Association, and Francesca Pepi of the Carlo Pepi House Museum Association.
The festival, in addition to introducing and experiencing this peaceful corner of the city nestled in its historic center, aims to raise awareness of some books, primarily by local authors, published recently. On the occasion of their presentations it will also be possible to purchase them.
PROGRAM:
Friday, June 19, 2026: inauguration at 5:00 PM; 5:30 PM "The Church of the Holy Forty Martyrs and Saint Ranieri of the Pisan Nobles at Guilla in Palermo" (Plumelia Edizioni), with Monsignor Vincenzo Talluto and Attorney Salvo Damiano present from Palermo; 6:30 PM “Lives of the Pisan Saints and Blesseds" (CLDlibri), with HRH present Monsignor Giovanni Paolo Benotto, Archbishop Emeritus of Pisa; 7:30 p.m. “The Gentle Revolution” by Ugo Cappellacci.
Saturday, June 20, 2026: 5:00 PM “Pisa and Saint Tropez” (Pacini Editore); 5:45 PM “The Little World of the Boy of a Thousand Colors” (CLDlibri) by Andrea Martinelli; 6:30 PM “At the Table with Gemma” (Carmignani Editrice) by Michela Bongiorni and Patrizia Rasetti; 7:00 PM:30 “Dream - Pisan Chronicle of 1679” (ETS Editions) edited by Manuel Rossi
Sunday, June 21, 2026: 5:00 PM “Murder at the Gioco del Ponte” (ETS Editions) by Maurizio Nerini; 5:45 PM “The Orb Moon (ETS Editions) by Fulvio Mozzachiodi; 6:30 PM “The Restoration of San Paolo a Ripa d'Arno and the Recovery of Sant'Agata” (Pacini Editore) by Maria Luisa Ceccarelli and Gabriella Garzella; 7:30 PM “Sherlock & Elm. The Death of Mascia Maria” by Gennaro Battimo.
Free entry in an informal and relaxed environment.
