What to do in Trieste this weekend

What to do a Trieste this weekend? From now, Friday 10th to Sunday 12th May, the city will come alive with a series of public events that will offer residents and visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in local traditions, contemporary art and discussions on important topics such as the future of Europe. Whether you are passionate about art, theater or debates, here is a short list of events not to be missed in the city:

• Friday 10 May: It’s up to Eu – Four meetings to talk about Europe. An opportunity to discuss and reflect on the future of Europe; evening of astronomical observation: an event for astronomy enthusiasts at the Astronomical Observatory of Trieste; photographic exhibition “Symphonia, the sound of Europe”: an exhibition celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the European youth orchestra ESYO; Kosmos. The sailing ship of knowledge: an exhibition that explores the voyage of the Novara frigate which left Trieste in 1857; The legend of Salgado at the Salone degli Incanti: images from an Amazon that risks disappearing; an artistic journey in the Silos with the exhibition “Welcome to Khandwala“; Roses, Books, Music and Wine 2024: review of conversations, shows, guided walks, tastings in the Rose Garden of San Giovanni Park; Ferzan Ozpetek at the Politeama Rossetti with “Magnificent presence“; Vincent Van Gogh exhibition at the Revoltella Museum; We protect. An event dedicated to rresponsibility and protection of minors in sports at the Lovat bookshop.
• Saturday 11 May: Patrizia Grubissa, Secret Stories. A personal exhibition by the artist Patrizia Grubissa at the Sala Comunale d’Arte; classical music concert: a live performance by local musicians at the Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi; The Botanical Act: an exhibition at the Casa del Cinema in Trieste that explores the relationship between botany and art; One hundred years of genius: a concert dedicated to Lelio Luttazzi at the Teatro Verdi; The legend of Salgado at the Salon of Enchantments; “Welcome to Khandwala” exhibition; at the Politeama Rossetti “Magnificent presence”; Campagna Amica, the good products of the earth: the flavors and aromas of the countryside arrive in the city with the Campagna Amica Markets, an initiative by Coldiretti which gives the opportunity to purchase seasonal, selected and zero km products directly from the farmers; “Rossetti Open“, the visit-show at the Politeama Rossetti; Vincent Van Gogh exhibition at the Revoltella Museum; presentation of the book The fourth companion at the Lovat bookshop.
• Sunday 12 May: A light always on. Theatrical-musical show that tells the story of wine from its origins to today, with the voices of Michela Vitali and Myriam Cosotti and the presence of Massimo Baschiera on Cajon and Roberto Sinico on guitar; antiques market: a fair where you can find vintage and collectible objects in Piazza Unità d’Italia; May of books 2024: a campaign that celebrates freedom through reading, with events organized by municipal libraries; starting from 5.00 pm at the Trieste Hippodrome, the acoustic concert by Capovilla and Manzan of Il Teatro degli Orrori within the event “Alternative sounds from the indie of the 90s to today, in a small acoustic festival”; The legend of Salgado at the Salon of Enchantments; “Welcome to Khandwala” exhibition; at the Politeama Rossetti “Magnificent presence”; Vincent Van Gogh exhibition at the Revoltella Museum.

Osmize

Finally, it will be possible to dedicate the weekend to nature and good local food with traditional dishes osmize: here is the list of all open facilities.

For further details on the events, you can visit the official websites where you will find updated and complete information on all scheduled cultural events.