A Cappello - International Street Art Festival
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A Cappello - International Street Art Festival

17 Aug 2025
Gagliano del Capo — Lecce (075)

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The 13th edition of A Cappello took place on August 17, 2025, in the historic center of Gagliano del Capo, starting at 9 PM. Sixteen artistic acts from Italy, Europe, and around the world enlivened the squares and alleys with contemporary circus, street theater, juggling, and comedy for audiences of all ages. Admission was free, following the «hat-in-hand» formula that gives the festival directed by Matteo Greco its name.

The 13th edition of A Cappello - International Street Art Festival was held on August 17, 2025, in the historic center of Gagliano del Capo (Lecce, Puglia), starting at 9 PM.

The artistic direction of Matteo Greco brought to the stage 16 artistic acts selected through a year of research across Italy, Europe, and the world. Among the performances: Alessandro Maida with «Balls don't lie», conceptual juggling; the Argentine company A Tope with their acrobatic theater; Feet Theatre with their poetic circus; and Compagnia La Margen from Argentina with «NASDROVIA!», blending absurd humor and juggling.

The shows took place between Piazza San Rocco and the streets of the historic center, with free admission and the traditional collection of donations «in a hat».

Programme

Artistic direction by Matteo Greco. 16 Italian, European, and international acts, including: Alessandro Maida - «Balls don't lie» (conceptual juggling); A Tope (Argentina) - acrobatic theater; Feet Theatre - poetic circus; Compagnia La Margen (Argentina) - «NASDROVIA!» (absurd comedy and juggling).

Highlights

Sixteen street art performances in the historic center; international artists (Italy, Europe, Argentina); free admission «in a hat»; shows for all ages, from 0 to 99 years old.

Prices

Free admission. Voluntary donations to artists «in a hat».
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Centro storico di Gagliano del Capo

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A Cappello in brief

Street theater Street arts Circus Contemporary circus Dance Comedy Magic Family Outdoor Free Multidisciplinary International Lecce

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