Description
The second edition of Autonomia. The Trentino Community Trail, organised by the Provincial Department for the Promotion of Awareness of Autonomy, with the aim of sharing with the public the significance and values of Trentino’s special autonomy.
The programme, running from September to November 2026, features meetings, lectures, exhibitions and events dedicated to the history and future prospects of Autonomy, exploring its various aspects: from the Constitution to the protection of linguistic minorities, from territorial cooperation to the cultural and social challenges of the present day, through the involvement of local, national and international organisations.
The programme was presented on 21 August at a dedicated press conference.
THE EXHIBITIONS
Through the exhibitions, the historical narrative becomes visible and accessible, allowing the public to immerse themselves directly in the crucial moments that marked the birth of the Republic and our Autonomy. Two events of particular significance form part of this journey of remembrance and awareness:
1946. From the vote for the Republic to the Paris Agreement: organised by the Provincial Department for the Promotion of Knowledge of Autonomy and curated by the Trentino Historical Museum Foundation, this exhibition traces the key stages of a decisive year in the history of Trentino, Italy and its institutional framework.
Alcide De Gasperi. Album 1946. The Summer of Choices: organised by the Provincial Council of the Autonomous Province of Trento and curated by the Trentino Historical Museum Foundation and the Trentino Alcide De Gasperi Foundation, this exhibition offers a unique and documentary insight into aspects of Alcide De Gasperi’s life during a pivotal year: 1946.
MUSIC
5 September 2026 at 8.30 pm, Pergine Municipal Theatre
Evening concert : ‘Notes of Autonomy. Mountain Voices in Chorus’ in collaboration with the Trentino Choral Federation and the ceremony to appoint the Ambassador of Autonomy, celebrating Autonomy Day through music.
The evening will be enlivened by the Sant’Illario Choir of Rovereto, the Croz Corona Choirof Campodenno, the La Gagliarda Choir of Calavino and the Croz da la Stria Choir of Spiazzo Rendena.
Press releases:Notes of Autonomy: Mountain Voices in Chorusand Appointment of the Trentino Choral Federation as Ambassador of Autonomy
SERIES OF EVENTS: ‘LESSONS IN AUTONOMY’
The programme, curated and organised by the Trentino-based Alcide De Gasperi Foundation, comprises a series of six events taking place across the region, led by experts of national renown and aimed at the general public. The initiative aims to explore the theme of Autonomy in depth, integrating the historical and institutional dimension with broader perspectives, ranging from education to geopolitics, from philosophy to gender equality, from journalism to constitutional principles:
6 September 2026 – 8.30 pm in Cavalese – Salone Clesiano, Palazzo Magnifica Comunità di Fiemme
Republic, Autonomy, Constitution. A Political History with Giuseppe Tognon, President of the Trentino Alcide De Gasperi Foundation, and Francesco Bonini, historian and Rector of LUMSA University in Rome
10 September 2026 – 9.00 pm in Pergine – Municipal Theatre
A Perfect Family. The Cage of Perfection as an Obstacle to Autonomy with Stefania Andreoli, psychologist, psychotherapist and analyst
16 September 2026 – 8.30 pm in Mezzolombardo – San Pietro Theatre
Ethics and community. The reasons for living together with Vito Mancuso, theologian, philosopher and essayist
25 September 2026 – 8.30 pm in Vezzano – Teatro Valle dei Laghi
How do we get out of this? The world suspended between dialogue and violence with Francesco Costa, journalist, essayist and editor-in-chief of the online newspaper *Il Post*
6 October 2026 – 8.30 pm in Tione – Cinema Teatro Comunale
Autonomy, a feminine noun. An unfulfilled promise? with Marianna Aprile, journalist, writer and presenter
21 October 2026 – 8.30 pm in Cles – Sala Borghesi Bertolla
Autonomy as a constitutional principle with Daria de Pretis, legal expert and former Vice-President of the Constitutional Court.
All events arefree toattend, subject tocompulsory bookingvia Tickettailor.
LIVE STREAMING: all events will be streamed on the Fondazione Trentina Alcide De Gasperi’s YouTube channel
EUROPEAN HORIZONS
The debate on Autonomy is enriched through targeted round-table discussions, which examine the European dimension through dialogue with various international stakeholders. The initiatives explore, on the one hand, autonomy as a tool for promoting territorial cooperation and, on the other, the indissoluble link between autonomy and the protection of linguistic minorities and the right to language:
12 September 2026 – 3.00 pm in Luserna – Conference Hall, Istituto Cimbro
80 years on from the Paris Agreement. The protection and promotion of linguistic minorities in the Autonomous Province of Trento
Organised by the Trentino Historical Museum Foundation and the Kulturinstitut Lusérn/Cimbrian Cultural Institute
27–28 October 2026 in Trento – Sala delle Marangonerie, Castello del Buonconsiglio
Autonomy as a tool for promoting territorial cooperation: experiences and best practices in territorial cooperation across European countries Organised by the Euregio EGTC
11 November 2026 – 9.30 am in Trento – Sala Depero, Palazzo della Provincia
Linguistic minorities and autonomy: the right to language and future prospects
organised by the Service for Linguistic Minorities and External Relations of the Autonomous Province of Trento
ANIMATED FILM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE: ‘THE SECRET OF THE MAP’
‘The Secret of the Map’ is a multi-episode animated series designed to explain the history and significance of Trentino’s autonomy to school-age children. Through the adventures of two brothers who discover a special map, the narrative guides young people on a journey of discovery into our roots, an experiential adventure that transforms complex concepts into a story accessible to all.
The presentation of the cartoon and the screening of the first two episodes will take place on 14 September 2026 at 5.30 pm in Trento at the Officina dell’Autonomia, Via Tommaso Gar, 29.