sConfini – Festival of Cultural Smuggling 2026

Since its inception, sConfini has explored the concept of crossing boundaries, traversing and reinterpreting the idea of smuggling in all its nuances: from the historical memory of the clandestine exchange of goods to the contemporary dynamics of the circulation of ideas, languages and cultural practices in borderlands. The theme chosen for this edition, the border, thus becomes a space for exploration and imagination: not merely a line separating states, but a living, porous threshold, capable of uniting different worlds, even touching upon unexpected territories such as that which lies between human and plant language. True to its vision, this edition will also offer a rich and varied programme of events spread across the region. The public will be able to take part in themed walks, guided tours and numerous other initiatives, culminating in the events hosted in Tirano as part of the Festival of Alpine Culture, which brings the festival to a close.