Auroradisera

A prose theatre festival in the heart of Scandicci

Auroradisera is the evening theatre festival that has been brightening the winters of Scandicci, a town in the Florentine hinterland of Tuscany, for over twenty years. Born from the collaboration between the Municipality of Scandicci and the Fondazione Toscana Spettacolo onlus, the festival brings some of the most beloved faces of Italian theatre, cinema, and television to the stage of the Teatro Aurora, with shows ranging from brilliant comedy to social theatre, and from original monologues to choral plays.

Teatro Aurora, a large-scale venue

The heart of the event is the Teatro Aurora, located on Via San Bartolo in Tuto, one of the largest venues in the Florence metropolitan area, with nearly nine hundred seats. This capacity allows it to host major productions and explains why Auroradisera has become a benchmark for audiences in Scandicci and surrounding municipalities. Evenings are typically held at night, with shows starting at 9:15 PM.

A winning formula

The strength of Auroradisera lies in its selection: few evenings, but of high quality, featuring performers capable of filling the house. In recent years, the festival has enjoyed sold-out runs and a growing number of subscribers, a sign of a solid bond with the local community. Alongside classic texts and great authors, the program alternates lighthearted titles with more thought-provoking performances, creating a path designed for a broad and diverse audience.

How to experience the festival

The best way to follow Auroradisera is by purchasing a season ticket, which guarantees a seat for all evenings at a discounted price; tickets for individual shows remain available. The Teatro Aurora box office and the online channels managed by the Fondazione Toscana Spettacolo handle reservations and sales. For those living in and around Florence, an evening at Auroradisera is also an opportunity to discover the cultural vibrancy of Scandicci, a town that has made theatre and culture one of its hallmarks.