SUMMER IN MUGGIA - JUNE

Friday, May 29 – Sunday, June 21, 2026 IT WAS NICE TO DREAM – Ugo Carà Museum of Modern Art
Solo exhibition by Muggia-based artist Gianna Lampe 

BAROQUE FESTIVAL 5TH EDITION 2026 – organized by APS Serenade Ensemble with the support of the Municipality of Muggia
Saturday, June 20, Church of Muggia Vecchia at 9 PM
CONCERT by students of the Ensemble Music for Voices and Early Instruments program at the Trieste Conservatory
Sunday, June 21, Church of Muggia Vecchia at 6 PM
FINAL RECITAL BY STUDENTS OF MAESTRO STAROPOLI’S MASTERCLASS 
Sunday, June 28
“La piazza in Chiesa” (The Square in the Church): procession of costumed participants departing from San Francesco at 8:00 PM, featuring musical performances and traditional dances, arriving at Piazza Marconi (moved to the Verdi Theater in Muggia in case of inclement weather)
Muggia Cathedral at 9:00 PM Masterful Concert by the Sour Trio with Manuel Staropoli, Fabio Martignago, and Luca Ventimiglia 

PIAZZA DELLA PACE - event organized by the Parish of Muggia with the patronage of the Municipality of Muggia
Tuesday, June 23, Verdi Theater at 8:30 PM
WORDS AND MUSIC OF PEACE  - meeting between His Excellency Bishop Enrico Trevisi of Trieste and His Excellency Bishop Jurij Bizijak, Bishop Emeritus of Koper, with the participation of the Union of Slovenian Parish Choirs, the Trieste Scout Choir, and the F.A.R.I.T. Choir
Saturday, June 27, 5:30 PM
PRAYER MEETING FOR PEACE - followed by Holy Mass at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral (Piazza Marconi)

Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28
Ugo Carà Museum of Modern Art
BUT I AM ALIVE. VOICES FROM UKRAINE - exhibition curated by the Parish of Muggia
opening Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 AM in the presence of His Excellency Monsignor Enrico Trevisi, Bishop of Trieste, and Father Mychajlo Dymyd, a Greek Catholic priest and the inspiration behind the exhibition
visiting hours: Saturday from 10:00 PM to 12:00 PM and Sunday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28
Church of St. Francis (Via Dante, 23) visiting hours from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 PM
BROTHER SUN, SISTER MOON
Exhibition organized by the School Office of the Diocese of Trieste and created by students from Trieste schools to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis, a universal symbol of peace and brotherhood

FEAST OF THE PATRON SAINTS ST. JOHN AND ST. PAUL
June 26 - Muggia Cathedral at 6:30 PM
HOLY MASS AND PROCESSION PRESIDED OVER by Father Fulvio Marchesin

FEAST OF THE PATRON SAINTS dedicated to Saints John and Paul - related events from June 16 to 29 organized by the Parish of Muggia
Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28
Church of St. Francis, Via Dante 23, Muggia (TS)
BIENNIAL EXHIBITION OF SACRED ART organized by the Parish of Muggia
PARISH FESTIVAL from June 19 to June 22 and June 29 (except June 26)
“F. Penso” Parish Recreation Center—organized by the Parish of Muggia, featuring live music, food stands, and games for children
THE CHARITY MARKET organized by the Parish of Muggia
June 19–21 and June 26 Ricreatorio Parrocchiale "F. Penso"

A LIFE DEDICATED TO SCHOLARSHIP - First memorial event in honor of Prof. Giuseppe “Pino” Cuscito 
June 24, Millo Conference Hall, 5:30 PM
Organized by the Municipality of Muggia in collaboration with the Muggia Chapter of the National League and the Parish of Saints John and Paul

BAND PERFORMANCES IN THE SQUARE
June 21 - Historic Center and “F. Penso” Parish Recreation Center – starting at 7:30 PM
Muggesana Band Festival featuring Daniele Saclembra, held in conjunction with the celebrations for the feast day of the patron saints John and Paul 
Traveling performance organized by the APS Filarmonica di S. Barbara, with the patronage of the Municipality of Muggia and various organizations

CULTURAL CONFERENCE AT MUGGIA CASTLE in the garden of Muggia Castle
June 26
Organized by Culture Arti & Saperi srl with the support of the Municipality of Muggia
A gathering dedicated to the history and future of the castle, featuring a special tribute to the former owners, Villi and Gabriella Bossi, as a sign of deep gratitude for their extraordinary restoration efforts spanning over thirty years.
9:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Institutional conference with local representatives and regional academic figures. It will conclude with a reception at 1:00 PM 
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM poetry readings and musical entertainment

17th edition of MuggiAEstatE 2026
June 30 – July 5
Muggia’s historic center, municipal gyms, and outdoor basketball court
Organized by A.S.D. Pallacanestro Interclub Muggia with the support of the Municipality of   Muggia

The most anticipated mini-basketball tournament of the summer. Sports, fair play, and new friendships in the beautiful setting of Muggia, featuring hundreds of young athletes. The Muggia summer basketball schedule includes the following events:
International Mini-Basketball Tournament – the main event, featuring sports and fun for teams from all over Europe
Muggia Estatin – a four-team basketball tournament dedicated to inclusion and open to various sports clubs