Matteo Tagliariol in Gaeta: Giornata della Spada on 15 October 2026

Matteo Tagliariol in Gaeta: on Thursday, 15 October 2026, the Beijing 2008 Olympic épée champion takes center stage at the Giornata della Spada (Épée Day), hosted at the Villaggio dello Sport of Sport, Storie Gaeta. Activities begin at 17:00 in Piazza XIX Maggio, followed at 19:30 by his fencing exhibition and an audience Q&A.

Programme for the Giornata della Spada

• 17:00 — Opening and épée rules.
• 17:30 — Live fencing and athletes’ exhibition.
• 18:00 — Introduction of Matteo Tagliariol: career highlights and medals.
• 18:30 — Talk: «Oltre il traguardo: scegliere l’obiettivo, governare il processo» (Beyond the finish line: choosing the goal, managing the process).
• 19:10 — Nutritional supplementation in fencing, with Dr Paolo Catalani.
• 19:30 — Exhibition by Matteo Tagliariol and audience Q&A.
• 20:30 — Institutional speeches and event closing at 21:00.

Who is Matteo Tagliariol

The festival programme introduces him as the man who brought Italy back to the top of the Olympic épée podium after 48 years: Olympic champion at Beijing 2008 and one of the leading figures in the modern history of Italian fencing.

On the same day at Sport, Storie

In the morning, Teatro Ariston hosts Manuel Bortuzzo and Alessia Filippi alongside Dario Ricci from Radio 24. In the afternoon, the Villaggio dello Sport is open from 16:00 to 21:00, featuring the long jump event «Salto in Piazza», taekwondo, boxing, basketball and volleyball for children, handball at 17:30, and five-a-side football at 20:30.

Location and how to get there

The Villaggio dello Sport is located in Piazza XIX Maggio, right in front of the Town Hall, and in nearby Piazza Mons. Di Liegro, in the centre of Gaeta. If you are arriving by car, make sure to read the guide to parking and ZTL in Gaeta first.

Frequently asked questions

When is Matteo Tagliariol in Gaeta?

Thursday, 15 October 2026, from 17:00 to 21:00, at the Giornata della Spada in the Villaggio dello Sport.

What time is Matteo Tagliariol’s exhibition?

At 19:30, followed by questions from the audience; his presentation takes place at 18:00 and his talk is at 18:30.

Where is the Giornata della Spada held?

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

Sources

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

The complete three-day programme is available on the Sport, Storie Gaeta 2026 page; explore all the events of the month in what to do in Gaeta in October.