SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2026
All events are free. It is not necessary to book your place.
Each activity is multisensory. The senses engaged are indicated with the following symbols.
00:00
Astronomers’ stories round the fire
The life of astronomers is not always as quiet as we imagine. Among adventures, unexpected events and surprising stories, a tale around the fire is devoted to those who experienced science firsthand.
01:00
Screening of short films
The art of Mistake
Errors are a problem or an opportunity? Between science and cinema, a review of short films to discover how new visions can arise from mistakes.
03:00
Observations at dawn
A wake-up with stars, music and archeology.
11:00
Guided tour to the Wildlife Reserve of Castellaro
The Voluntary Ecological Guards of the Park of the river Mincio will guide on a walk to discover the natural reserve of Castellaro Lagusello.
starting from 11:00
Exhibitions
The streets of Castellaro Lagusello will come alive with exhibitions and performances that combine art, astronomy and poetry.
from 16:00 to 20:30
Observations of the Sun
Observations with telescopes and tactile models, to have the Sun close at hand.
from 16:00 to 20:30
Interactive and multisensory Laboratories
Laboratories for children (and grown up too!) for an amusing journey into the Universe.
from 16:30
to 20:30
Board Games
The Universe in a box
Between planets and uncertain routes, the game becomes a journey into error. Astronomical themed board for all ages, where each choice can surprise and each error can become a discovery.
17:00
Guided tour to the Wildlife Reserve of Castellaro
The Voluntary Ecological Guards of the Park of the river Mincio will guide on a walk to discover the natural reserve of Castellaro Lagusello.
17:00
Happy Hour in the dark
When the senses deceive us
Is the Sun spinning around the Earth? Can we trust our senses? A drink to test our perception and discover how easy it is to be wrong.
18:00
Show
Let us shine light under the stars
Three scientists on the stage – between spectacular experiments and accidents transform physics into a funny and surprising story. An experience between drama and science, which invites ut to observe the world with new eyes.
19:00
Happy Hour in the dark
When the senses deceive us
Is the Sun spinning around the Earth? Can we trust our senses? A drink to test our perception and discover how easy it is to be wrong.
from 21:00
Projections
Exciting projections of astronomical images and sounds on the facade of the historic Villa Arrighi and on the Bell-Tower of Castellaro Lagusello.
21:30
Conference
Stumbling into space-time
Lecture-show exploring error as a creative chance and space for discovery. An invitation to experiment, imagine and get lost among new possibilities.