Art Festival

A stage under the open sky on the seafront

The Art Festival is a travelling festival of performing arts that crosses the Marche region every summer, and Porto Recanati is traditionally its opening stop. For one evening, Largo Porto Giulio and the city's seafront transform into a large open-air stage, where contemporary circus, street theatre, and live music intertwine in a free-admission, widespread performance.

The event is conceived and organised by the Whats Art association, which has been promoting performing arts along the coast for years, recognising its social and inclusive value. The festival is indeed designed for all audiences, with particular attention to families and children.

What to expect

Throughout the afternoon and evening, performances range from balancing acts to aerial acrobatics, from juggling to comedy theatre, as well as emerging music and street arts. Alongside the shows, the Creative Market offers original creations by artisans and artists, completing an experience designed to be enjoyed while strolling between performances.

• Contemporary circus: balancing, aerial acrobatics, juggling, Cyr wheel
• Street theatre and performing arts
• Live music with emerging artists and bands
• Creative Market with crafts and original creations
• Animations and entertainment for children

A stop on the Conero Riviera

Porto Recanati, a lively seaside town in the Province of Macerata, in the Marche region, hosts the Art Festival at the foot of Monte Conero, in a setting that combines the sea, the historic centre, and the imposing Swabian Castle. The Porto Recanati stop inaugurates a tour that in the following weeks touches other locations on the Marche coast — including Numana, Grottammare, and Recanati — making the Art Festival one of the most anticipated summer events in the area.

An event for everyone

True to its mission, the Art Festival maintains completely free admission to all performances. It is an opportunity to discover street art and contemporary circus in a relaxed summer atmosphere, where the quality of the shows is combined with the beauty of the seafront at sunset.