Arena Romana Estate
The summer review of cinema, theatre, and music in the garden of Palazzo Zuckermann in Padua
About Arena Romana Estate
A garden of cinema, theatre, and music
Arena Romana Estate is one of the longest-running summer reviews in Padua: a programme of cinema, theatre, and live music hosted in the Teatro Giardino of Palazzo Zuckermann, in Corso Garibaldi, next to the archaeological area of the Roman Arena. Curated by Promovies, the review has been running for over thirty years.
Evenings under the stars
From late May throughout the summer, the open-air space hosts theatrical and musical performances, film screenings, and meetings with authors and directors. The garden of Palazzo Zuckermann thus becomes an open-air cultural lounge, immersed in greenery in the heart of Padua.
An event for the city
The review combines major film titles, previews, auteur theatre, and concerts, with a programme that changes from night to night and has made the Arena Romana one of the most recognisable summer events for the Paduan public.
Arena Romana Estate — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Arena Romana Estate in Padua kicks off on May 31st at the Teatro Giardino of Palazzo Zuckermann, in Corso Garibaldi, and runs throughout the summer with cinema, theatre, and live music, organised by Promovies.
Programme Arena Romana Estate 2026
May–June 2026 — Teatro Giardino of Palazzo Zuckermann
- May 31st, 9:15 PM — "Lo chiederemo agli alberi" (We'll ask the trees), theatrical and musical performance inspired by Italo Calvino's The Baron in the Trees, directed by Bruno Lovadina with Coristi per caso (Vivaticket presale; free booking on Eventbrite)
- June 5th, 9:30 PM — "Mario Volpato, the mathematician who anticipated the future" (preview), text by Karma Gava, narrator Andrea Pennacchi (free admission with booking)
- June 7th, 9:15 PM — "Il doge: un ritratto della redenzione" (The Doge: a portrait of redemption), documentary film by Gianna Isabella Magliocco, with a meeting with the director and protagonists (€7)
- June 13th, 9:15 PM — "Forse un uomo: Sandro Luporini e Giulio D'Agnello — Le nuove canzoni" (Perhaps a Man: Sandro Luporini and Giulio D'Agnello — The New Songs) (€10)
The review continues through the summer with further evenings of cinema, theatre, and music; the complete schedule is published by Promovies (www.promovies.it).
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Practical information — Arena Romana Estate
How to get there
The Teatro Giardino of Palazzo Zuckermann is located at Corso Garibaldi 33, in the centre of Padua, near the Scrovegni Chapel and the Roman Arena.
When
From late May throughout the summer, with scheduled evenings.
Tickets
Some events are free admission with booking, others are paid; presale Vivaticket/Eventbrite. Ticket office opens at 8:45 PM. Info: www.promovies.it.
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Teatro Giardino di Palazzo Zuckermann
Teatro Giardino di Palazzo Zuckermann, Corso Garibaldi 33, 35121 Padova