Ambarabà - Festival di Teatro Ragazzi e di Figura
The festival of children's and puppet theatre that starts in Jesi and enlivens the summer of the Vallesina
About Ambarabà
The children's theatre festival born in Jesi
Ambarabà is the Festival of Children's and Puppet Theatre conceived and organized by the social enterprise Teatro Giovani Teatro Pirata, one of the historic players in live performance for children and youth in the Marche region. The company has its operational headquarters in Jesi, in the province of Ancona, and it is from here that every summer a travelling review takes shape, touching numerous municipalities in the Vallesina and the Misa and Nevola valleys. Jesi is therefore the beating heart of the project: the city where the programme is planned, where the offices and ticket office are located, and where a portion of the shows are staged.
Puppets, marionettes, and new circus for the little ones
The festival focuses on puppet theatre: traditional puppets, table marionettes, actor theatre with puppets, storytelling, fairy tales, juggling, and silent circus. Each edition features Italian companies specializing in children's audiences, with shows lasting an average of one hour and a language capable of speaking to children without forgetting the accompanying adults. Alongside the evening shows, a much-loved format is the theatrical picnics: afternoons outdoors in parks and gardens, where performers tell a story while children have a snack.
The shows in Jesi
In Jesi, Ambarabà's events take place in various spaces in the city: from the Teatro Studio Valeria Moriconi, a theatre dedicated to research and theatre for new generations, to the gardens and courtyards of the centre, up to the Orti Pace, a green lung of the city often chosen for theatrical picnics. These are simple, quality opportunities to experience live theatre as a family, on summer evenings or in the late afternoon, when the heat subsides.
A cultural project for the territory
Ambarabà is not just entertainment: it is a project to promote theatre for children and to animate the centres of the province of Ancona, in the Marche region. The review is made possible with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Marche Region, AMAT (Associazione Marchigiana Attività Teatrali), and the participating Municipalities. This network allows quality culture to be brought even to the smallest villages, enhancing squares, parks, and theatres as natural stages and making Jesi the starting point for an experience that unites the entire Vallesina.
Ambarabà — edition 2026
In 2026, the Ambarabà festival by Teatro Giovani Teatro Pirata inaugurates its programme in Jesi, the company's home city. The first event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Teatro Studio Valeria Moriconi with the show Il Circo Palacinca, at 9:30 PM. The 2026 review then unfolds between June and July across several municipalities in the province of Ancona — Corinaldo (Piazza Il Terreno), Montecarotto (Piazza del Teatro), and Senigallia (Cortile della Scuola Pascoli) — with shows of puppets, marionettes, actor theatre, and new circus dedicated to the little ones.
The Jesi evening ideally opens the summer of children's theatre in the Vallesina and is designed for families with children. Evening shows have a single ticket price, with a reduced rate for the very young and a promotion valid on the festival circuit.
Programme Ambarabà 2026
The event in Jesi — Teatro Studio Valeria Moriconi
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:30 PM — Il Circo Palacinca (puppet theatre and new circus for children and families)
The other stops of the 2026 review (province of Ancona)
- July 3 — Corinaldo, Piazza Il Terreno: Burattini all'improvviso, 9:30 PM
- July 7 — Montecarotto, Piazza del Teatro: Storie nell'armadio, 9:30 PM
- July 9 — Senigallia, Cortile Scuola Pascoli: Le avventure di Pulcino, 9:30 PM
- July 16 — Senigallia, Cortile Scuola Pascoli: Mago per svago, 9:30 PM
- July 17 — Corinaldo, Piazza Il Terreno: Cappuccetto e il lupo, 9:30 PM
The shows last about an hour. The schedule may be supplemented with additional dates and afternoon theatrical picnics: it is advisable to check for updates on the organizer's website.
Highlights Ambarabà 2026
In Jesi, the 2026 event is Il Circo Palacinca, staged on Tuesday, June 23, at the Teatro Studio Valeria Moriconi at 9:30 PM: it is the show that opens the entire travelling review.
Prices Ambarabà 2026
Practical information — Ambarabà
Where
In Jesi (Province of Ancona, Marche), Ambarabà shows are held in various venues, including the Teatro Studio Valeria Moriconi and city gardens such as the Orti Pace. The review is travelling and continues in other municipalities of the Vallesina and the Misa and Nevola valleys.
Times
Evening shows generally start at 9:30 PM; theatrical picnics take place in the late afternoon (around 6:00 PM). In case of bad weather, events may be moved or postponed: it is advisable to check the official channels.
Tickets
For evening shows, there is a single seat price of approximately €5.00; children under 3 pay €0.50. A promotion is active (2 paid shows entitle you to one free show on the festival circuit). Theatrical picnics are generally free with booking. Check updated prices with the organization.
How to get there
Jesi can be reached by car from the A14 (Ancona Nord exit) and the SS76 della Vallesina; it is also served by the train station on the Rome-Ancona line. The historic centre is pedestrianized: it is advisable to park in the areas outside the walls.
Contacts
Teatro Giovani Teatro Pirata — tel. +39 0731 56590 / +39 334 1684688 — [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Ambarabà
Teatro Studio Valeria Moriconi
Teatro Studio Valeria Moriconi, Via Mazzini, 60035 Jesi