Florence
July 10 -12 2026
1st Edition
The city of Florence will host the festival for three days of diverse events, taking place across multiple venues and disciplines. The public will be invited to meet and experience Palestinians and Israelis who dare to think, work and live differently.
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Artists, Speakers, Performers and Chefs
· Achinoam Nini (Noa)·
· Aziz Abu Sarah ·
· Bushra Awad ·
· Guy Strier ·
· Gil Dor ·
· Hoyah - Samuel Hatchwell ·
· Idan Toledano ·
· Iddo Bar-Shai ·
· Iris Gur ·
· Mai Shaheen·
· Maoz Inon ·
· Mesh Cohen ·
· Mira Awad ·
· Mohamad Misha Alsheikh ·
· Neta Weiner ·
· Noam Helfer ·
· Noam Shuster-Eliassi ·
· Nour Darwish ·
· Robi Damelin ·
· SAZ (Sameh Zakout) ·
· Samira Saraya ·
· Sha'anan Streett ·
· Solis String Quartet ·
· Zohar Fresco ·
· Chef Shady Hasbun & Chef Tze’ela Rubinstein ·
(More TBA)
Honored Guests
· Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa (Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem) ·
· Neri Marcorè (Actor) ·
Collaborations
· Municipality of Florence · Fondazione Giorgio La Pira - Centro Internazionale Studenti G. La Pira - Opera per la Gioventù G. La Pira · Teatro del Sale · ALBI Foundation ·
· Gariwo Foundation · “It’s Time” coalition (Over 80 Palestinian-Israeli Peacebuildong
and shared society organizations) ·
Peace organisations participants
· The Parents Circle Family Forum- Robi Daimlin and Bushra Awad ·
· InterAct- Aziz Abu Sarah & Maoz Inon - Co-authors of The Future is Peace ·
· Combatants for Peace - Mai Shaheen and Iris Gur ·
· Rondine Peace Village ·
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AMONG THE EVENTS:​
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The exciting main event in the Cascine Park Amphitheatre - Groundbreaking Palestinian and Israeli musicians, together with video presentations, local artists and special guests.
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A series of films telling local stories of pain and hope, including “There is Another Way”, “Coexistence My Ass!” and “The Orchestra with the Broken Instruments”. Followed by discussion panels and special concerts.
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A tree planting event honoring Robi Damelin and Bushra Awad, two bereaved mothers,in the garden of San Salvatore al Monte.
A culinary event - Peace Recipe is a Cooking show featuring Palestinian and Israeli Chefs Shady Hasbun and Tze’ela Rubinstein, hosted by Teatro Del Sale.
A special classical concert for two pianists — from Ramallah and Tel Aviv – playing four hands.
An interfaith march and prayer, in collaboration with Centro Internazionale Studenti Giorgio La Pira (Centro Internazionale Studenti G. La Pira - Opera per la Gioventù G. La Pira), with Father Bernardo of San Miniato al Monte, and the Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities.
Several talks with peace activists and advocates for a shared society.
The launch of the book The Future is Peace – by Maoz Inon and Aziz abu Sara.
An electronic music and dance event hosted by a local club with DJs from the Re-Imagine cast.
More TBA!