What does it mean to practise proximity?

Caring for territories and the people who inhabit them, building relationships capable of generating trust and shared responses to society’s needs: this vision lies at the heart of the Biennale of Proximity, which will arrive in Turin in 2026, turning the city into an open space for dialogue, storytelling and collective creation.

The Biennale of Proximity is a national event that for over ten years has highlighted experiences of community engagement, participation and social innovation across Italy.

It is not just a single event, but a collective process that connects people, networks and territories committed to experimenting with new ways of inhabiting the world, grounded in mutual care, cooperation and solidarity.

The Turin edition: a path to be built together

The 2026 edition, scheduled for October 1–3, 2026, will be made possible by the work of the Turin 2026 Local Committee, an open and diverse group bringing together organisations from the third sector, the social economy, culture, research and civic activism. The Committee supports the city throughout the journey towards the Biennale, working on the co-creation of a shared programme and on enhancing the many practices of proximity already active across the Turin area.

The Turin pathway is already underway and has so far involved more than fifty organisations. Within the Committee, thematic working groups have also been established to explore content, methodologies and proposals in view of the 2026 event.

In December, the Turin 2026 Local Committee came together for a new moment of dialogue and shared work: an opportunity to strengthen collaborations, expand the conversation and continue building the path towards the Biennale together.

Join the Local Committee

Organisations interested in actively taking part in this process can join the Local Committee until January 31, 2026. Details on how to apply are available on the official Biennale website in the dedicated section.

For further information, please write to: biennaleprossimita@gmail.com