Elisa Di Francisca in Gaeta: Giornata del Fioretto on October 14, 2026

Elisa Di Francisca in Gaeta: on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Olympic, World, and European foil fencing champion will be the star of the Giornata del Fioretto (Foil Fencing Day), held at the Villaggio dello Sport of Sport, Storie Gaeta. Activities begin at 17:00 in Piazza XIX Maggio; at 20:00 she will give a special demonstration followed by questions from the audience.

The Giornata del Fioretto schedule

• 17:00 — Opening, welcome, and rules of foil fencing.
• 17:30 — Presentation of Elisa Di Francisca.
• 18:00 — Live fencing demonstration.
• 18:30 — Talk on her career and the Olympics.
• 19:00 — Demonstration of blind fencing.
• 19:30 — Sports nutrition, with Dr. Gianfilippo Di Nucci.
• 20:00 — Special demonstration by Elisa Di Francisca and audience Q&A.
• 20:40 — Official greetings and closing at 21:00.

Who is Elisa Di Francisca

The festival programme presents her as one of the greatest foil fencers in Italian history: Olympic, World, and European champion, and key figure in Italy’s historic medal sweep at London 2012.

On the same day at Sport, Storie

In the morning at Teatro Ariston, talks will cover sailing with Margherita Porro from Luna Rossa, as well as sports and health with Stefano Tilli. In the afternoon, the Villaggio dello Sport is open from 16:00 to 21:00, featuring the high jump event “Salto in Piazza”, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, boxing, basketball for children, and an amateur volleyball tournament at 19:00.

Location and how to get there

The Villaggio dello Sport is set up in Piazza XIX Maggio, in front of the Town Hall, and in nearby Piazza Mons. Di Liegro, in the center of Gaeta. If you are arriving by car, check the guide to parking and the ZTL (restricted traffic zone) in Gaeta first.

Frequently asked questions

When is Elisa Di Francisca in Gaeta?

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 17:00 to 21:00, during the Giornata del Fioretto at the Villaggio dello Sport.

What time is Elisa Di Francisca’s demonstration?

Her special demonstration and audience Q&A take place at 20:00; her presentation is at 17:30, and the talk about her career is at 18:30.

Where is the Giornata del Fioretto held?

At the Villaggio dello Sport of Sport, Storie Gaeta, in Piazza XIX Maggio, in the center of Gaeta.

Sources

Official programme of Sport, Storie Gaeta – Il Festival della Narrazione, second edition (flyer received on October 8, 2026).

The complete three-day programme is available on the event page for Sport, Storie Gaeta 2026; find all the month’s events in what to do in Gaeta in October.