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At the heart of the 2026 programme is the theme of <em>Kindness<\/em>, interpreted as an artistic practice and a social value capable of fostering relationships, dialogue and community.<\/p>\n<p>The Festival unfolds through a varied programme of events taking place across numerous venues throughout the city, from theatres to urban spaces, from parks to historic buildings, all transformed into performance venues. Dance, music, theatre, cinema, visual arts and critical thinking intertwine in a multidisciplinary programme that brings together international, national and local artists.<\/p>\n<p>The opening, on <strong>29 April<\/strong> to mark <em>World Dance Day<\/em>, features the <em>Bloom\u2019s Parade<\/em>, a participatory procession that winds through the city centre to <em>Piazza Duomo<\/em>, culminating in a grand collective performance. 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