Aurea Maris – Theatrical Visions on the Coast
Fourteen evenings of theatre, music, and dance at the open-air theatre overlooking the sea in Conca dei Marini
About Aurea Maris
The theatre suspended over the sea of Conca dei Marini
Aurea Maris – Theatrical Visions on the Coast is the summer festival that, from June 19 to September 27, 2026, brings the Alfonso Gatto Open-Air Theatre to life in Conca dei Marini, one of the smallest and most scenic villages on the Amalfi Coast, in the province of Salerno, Campania. Fourteen evenings of drama, music, jazz, and dance unfold in a venue overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, where the show begins at sunset and continues into the night, amidst the scent of the sea and the lights of the coast.
A festival born from the local area
The festival is promoted by the Municipality of Conca dei Marini, led by Mayor Pasquale Buonocore, and curated by the M&N'S association under the artistic direction of Nicola Le Donne. The project is supported by Summarte – Il teatro del buon gusto and features Rai as a media partner. The artistic director's vision is clear: to transform the stage into a space for cultural cross-pollination, where the tradition of actor-led theatre dialogues seamlessly with music and dance. For the municipal administration, the festival holds strategic value for the region, as it restores the Coast to its most intimate vocation: a place of gathering rather than just a tourist thoroughfare.
The 2026 lineup
The program alternates between auteur theatre, music, jazz, comedy, and dance, with a progression that accompanies the entire season, from the start of summer to the first weeks of autumn. Key highlights include:
- Monica Sarnelli opens the festival with Napoli Blu (June 19);
- Mario Autore performs The Miser based on Molière (June 21);
- Eduardo Tartaglia and Veronica Mazza, with Giuseppe De Rosa, in Statue Unite (July 4);
- saxophonist Marco Zurzolo with Il suono della città (July 11);
- the Orchestra Harmonia conducted by Maestro Filippo Staiano in the Sunset Concert (July 25);
- Peppe Lanzetta with Parole Stonate (September 6);
- the Grand Dance Gala by Elima's Dance (September 17-20);
- the closing night with Adriano Falivene and Eduardo D'Orsi in Kean genio e sregolatezza (September 27).
A stage that is a show in itself
The Alfonso Gatto Open-Air Theatre, named after the poet from Salerno, is one of those places where scenery is unnecessary: the backdrop is the open sea and the silhouette of the coastline. The intimate seating area ensures a close connection with the performers, giving the evenings an almost confidential atmosphere, far removed from large-scale summer mass events. It is a formula that fits perfectly with Conca dei Marini, a village of a few hundred inhabitants nestled between Amalfi and Praiano, also famous for the Emerald Grotto.
Why it's worth the trip
Aurea Maris offers high-quality evenings in an incomparable landscape, with a program that goes beyond the Neapolitan repertoire to explore Molière, Dante, Mediterranean jazz, and contemporary dance. For those spending a few days on the Amalfi Coast between June and September, it is the perfect opportunity to complement a day at the beach with an evening cultural event, just a few kilometres from Amalfi in a town that remains pleasantly secluded for the rest of the year.
Aurea Maris — edition 2026
Aurea Maris 2026: the inaugural season
The 2026 edition marks the birth of the festival: fourteen events distributed from June 19 to September 27 at the Alfonso Gatto Open-Air Theatre in Conca dei Marini, in the province of Salerno. The program, built by artistic director Nicola Le Donne for the M&N'S association at the behest of the Municipality, alternates auteur theatre, concerts, jazz, and dance without genre hierarchies.
It starts on June 19 with Monica Sarnelli and her Napoli Blu, followed two days later by Mario Autore tackling Molière's The Miser. July is the busiest month, with Statue Unite by Eduardo Tartaglia and Veronica Mazza, Lo Sconcertato by Rosario Verde, the saxophone of Marco Zurzolo, the comedic lesson by Amedeo Colella, and the sunset concert by the Orchestra Harmonia. August brings the Divine Comedy by Franco Nappi, the music of Gabriele Esposito, and the Mediterranean Ensemble by Gio Cristiano; September closes with Peppe Lanzetta, Ciro Giustiniani, the Grand Dance Gala, and the final evening dedicated to Kean genio e sregolatezza.
Performances begin at sunset and continue into the night, with the sea of the Amalfi Coast as the only scenic backdrop.
Programme Aurea Maris 2026
June 2026
- June 19 — Monica Sarnelli, Napoli Blu
- June 21 — Mario Autore, The Miser based on Molière
July 2026
- July 4 — Eduardo Tartaglia and Veronica Mazza with Giuseppe De Rosa, Statue Unite
- July 5 — Rosario Verde, Lo Sconcertato
- July 11 — Marco Zurzolo, Il suono della città (in collaboration with Teatro Summarte)
- July 18 — Amedeo Colella, Nisciuno nasce 'mparato (in collaboration with Teatro Summarte)
- July 25 — Orchestra Harmonia conducted by Maestro Filippo Staiano, Sunset Concert
August 2026
- August 2 — Franco Nappi, Dante Paradiso + Inferno
- August 23 — Gabriele Esposito, Addova' sott' 'e stelle
- August 29 — Gio Cristiano & Mediterranean Ensemble, Chi m' 'o fa fa' (in collaboration with Teatro Summarte)
September 2026
- September 6 — Peppe Lanzetta, Parole Stonate
- September 11 — Ciro Giustiniani, Reel
- September 17 and 20 — Elima's Dance, Grand Dance Gala
- September 27 — Adriano Falivene and Eduardo D'Orsi, Kean genio e sregolatezza
All performances are held at the Alfonso Gatto Open-Air Theatre in Conca dei Marini and begin in the evening, at sunset. The program is subject to change: it is advisable to check the official website aureamaris.it.
Highlights Aurea Maris 2026
- Opening night with Monica Sarnelli in Napoli Blu, June 19.
- Molière on the Coast: Mario Autore reinterprets The Miser on June 21.
- Sunset Concert by the Orchestra Harmonia conducted by Filippo Staiano, July 25.
- Dante by the sea: Franco Nappi performs Paradiso and Inferno on August 2.
- Jazz and Mediterranean with Marco Zurzolo and Gio Cristiano & Mediterranean Ensemble.
- Grand Dance Gala by Elima's Dance, September 17 and 20.
- Finale on September 27 with Adriano Falivene and Eduardo D'Orsi in Kean genio e sregolatezza.
Prices Aurea Maris 2026
Practical information — Aurea Maris
Location
Alfonso Gatto Open-Air Theatre, Conca dei Marini (SA), Amalfi Coast, Campania.
How to get there
By car: Conca dei Marini can be reached via the SS163 Amalfitana state road, between Amalfi and Praiano. The recommended parking is San Pancrazio, on Via Smeraldo 19, about 800 metres from the theatre. By train: Salerno or Vietri sul Mare station, then local bus along the Coast. By bus: SITA lines connecting Amalfi to Positano and Sorrento stop in Conca dei Marini. By plane: Naples-Capodichino Airport (approx. 70 km) or Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi Airport.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online via the ETES.it circuit and are also available at the box office near the theatre. Information and reservations are also available via WhatsApp at +39 379 2377322.
Tips
Performances are held outdoors and begin at sunset: it is advisable to bring a light jacket, as the evening sea breeze can cool the air even in mid-summer. Comfortable shoes are recommended: as in much of the Coast, access involves some stairs. In July and August, it is advisable to book accommodation well in advance in Amalfi, Praiano, or Conca dei Marini itself.
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Teatro all'aperto Alfonso Gatto