Ambarabà - Festival of Theater for Young Audiences and Puppetry
Summer evenings of theater for young audiences and puppetry in Piazza Il Terreno, Corinaldo
About Ambarabà
A festival for children in the village of Corinaldo
Ambarabà is the Festival of Theater for Young Audiences and Puppetry organized by the social enterprise Teatro Giovani Teatro Pirata, a historic company in live performance for new generations based in Serra San Quirico with offices in Jesi. For almost thirty years, the festival has enlivened the summer in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region, with a traveling review that touches several municipalities in the Misa and Nevola valleys. In Corinaldo, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, the shows are held in Piazza Il Terreno, a charming open-air space nestled in the historic center surrounded by walls.
Puppets, marionettes, and puppetry
The heart of Ambarabà is puppetry: traditional puppets, tabletop marionettes, actor-led puppet shows, storytelling, fairy tales, juggling, and silent circus. Each edition features Italian companies specialized in young audiences, with a language that can speak to children without forgetting the accompanying adults. The shows are designed for preschoolers and school-aged children and last about an hour, in the evening format that has become a classic of Marche holidays.
Evenings in Corinaldo
In Corinaldo, the festival offers several summer evenings in Piazza Il Terreno, usually starting at 9:30 PM. It's an opportunity to experience the village during the cooler hours, between a stroll through the streets of the center and an open-air performance. The review is part of Corinaldo's rich summer calendar, alongside other events that animate the town from June to August.
A territorial cultural project
Ambarabà is not just entertainment: it is a project to promote theater for children and to animate small towns in the province of Ancona. The collaboration between Teatro Giovani Teatro Pirata and the involved Municipalities, with the support of the regional network for live performance in the Marche, allows quality culture to be brought even to the smallest villages, enhancing squares and historic spaces as natural stages.
Ambarabà — edition 2026
In 2026, the Ambarabà festival of Teatro Giovani Teatro Pirata returns to Corinaldo with two evening events in Piazza Il Terreno. The 2026 review takes place between June and July across several municipalities in the province of Ancona — Jesi (Teatro Moriconi), Corinaldo, Montecarotto (Piazza del Teatro), and Senigallia (Cortile Scuola Pascoli) — with shows of puppets, marionettes, and actor-led theater dedicated to children.
The Corinaldo evenings are designed for families on vacation and for residents, in a charming setting like that of the medieval village. Admission is a single seat at €5, with a reduced rate for the very young and a promotion on the festival circuit.
Programme Ambarabà 2026
Evenings in Corinaldo — Piazza Il Terreno
- Friday, July 3, 2026, 9:30 PM — Burattini all'improvviso (Improvised Puppets)
- Friday, July 17, 2026, 9:30 PM — Cappuccetto e il lupo (Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf)
Other stops on the 2026 review (province of Ancona)
- June 23 — Jesi (Teatro Moriconi): Il Circo Palacinca (The Palacinca Circus), 9:30 PM
- July 7 — Montecarotto (Piazza del Teatro): Storie nell'armadio (Stories in the Wardrobe), 9:30 PM
- July 9 — Senigallia (Cortile Scuola Pascoli): Le avventure di Pulcino (The Adventures of Pulcino), 9:30 PM
- July 16 — Senigallia: Mago per svago (Magician for Fun), 9:30 PM
The shows last about an hour. The schedule may be supplemented with additional dates: it is advisable to check for updates on the organizer's website.
Highlights Ambarabà 2026
In Corinaldo, the two events in 2026 are Burattini all'improvviso (July 3) and Cappuccetto e il lupo (July 17), both in Piazza Il Terreno at 9:30 PM.
Prices Ambarabà 2026
Practical information — Ambarabà
Where
Ambarabà shows in Corinaldo are held in Piazza Il Terreno, in the historic center of the village (Province of Ancona, Marche).
Times
Evenings generally start at 9:30 PM. In case of bad weather, shows may be moved indoors or postponed: it's advisable to check the official channels.
Tickets
Single seat €5.00; children under 3 years old €0.50. A promotion is available (2 shows + 1 free of choice on the festival circuit). Check updated prices with the organization.
How to get there
Corinaldo can be reached by car from the A14 (Senigallia exit, then SS360 inland). The nearest train station is Senigallia, from which you can continue by bus or car. The historic center is pedestrian-only: 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
Piazza Il Terreno
Piazza Il Terreno, 60013 Corinaldo