Battiti - International Circus-Theater Festival
International contemporary circus-theater festival at the Teatro Furio Camillo in Rome
About Battiti
Battiti: Contemporary circus-theater on stage in Rome
Battiti - International Circus-Theater Festival is one of the most original events in the capital's cultural autumn. Established in 2014 and reaching its thirteenth edition in 2026, the festival is hosted by the Teatro Furio Camillo, a historic venue in the Tuscolano-Appio Latino district of Rome's VII Municipality. Curated by the L'Archimandrita Cultural Association, Battiti was born from the fusion of high-level circus techniques and acting, creating a hybrid theater where acrobatics, gesture, and storytelling converge.
A month of shows blending circus, dance, and theater
Throughout November, four consecutive weekends transform the stage of the Teatro Furio Camillo into a space for experimentation. The program brings together sixteen shows and about forty artists from Italian and international companies, offering a journey that ranges from aerial dance to juggling, clowning to physical theater, and visual comedy to contemporary circus disciplines.
- Friday and Saturday evenings at 9:00 PM, featuring the festival's headline shows
- Sunday afternoons at 6:00 PM, showcasing new creations and national premieres
- Piccoli Battiti, the section for younger audiences, performed on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM
Piccoli Battiti and family activities
Alongside the main program, the Piccoli Battiti section offers shows and workshops designed for children and families, ranging from puppet theater to gentle acrobatics. The festival complements performances with training sessions and opportunities to meet the artists, confirming its role as a cultural hub for the local area and a place of discovery for new generations.
A festival rooted in the community
An expression of the artistic vibrancy of Rome's southeast quadrant, Battiti has long engaged with the local neighborhood and outdoor spaces, such as the Acquedotto Felice area at Mandrione, which has hosted summer events related to the festival in the past. The project, supported by the Lazio Region as part of its live performance initiatives, has established itself as one of the few Roman showcases entirely dedicated to auteur circus-theater, attracting companies from across Europe to the heart of Rome.
Battiti — edition 2026
Battiti 2026 - Thirteenth edition
From November 6 to 29, 2026, the Teatro Furio Camillo in Rome hosts the thirteenth edition of Battiti - International Circus-Theater Festival. Twelve days of performances spread over four weekends, for a total of sixteen titles and about forty artists bringing aerial acrobatics, juggling, clowning, dance, and physical theater to the stage. The festival, curated by the L'Archimandrita Cultural Association, also features the Piccoli Battiti section for younger audiences, scheduled for Sunday mornings.
Programme Battiti 2026
2026 Program
- Fri, Nov 6, 9:00 PM - C.A.B.A.R.È. (ArteMakìa), opening night
- Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 PM - On the Road (ArteMakìa)
- Sun, Nov 8, 11:00 AM - Luna di caffè (Piccoli Battiti)
- Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 PM - Bless (Riccardo Saggese)
- Fri, Nov 13, 9:00 PM - Selva (CIE Zania)
- Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 PM - Onironauta (Filippo Brunetti)
- Sun, Nov 15, 11:00 AM - Le stelle di sotto (Piccoli Battiti)
- Sun, Nov 15, 6:00 PM - Waiting for the Miss (Miss Jenny Pavone)
- Fri, Nov 20, 9:00 PM - 99 grammi (Cia Lupa)
- Sat, Nov 21, 9:00 PM - Gala di Aerea (Materiaviva)
- Sun, Nov 22, 11:00 AM - Bagatella (Piccoli Battiti)
- Sun, Nov 22, 6:00 PM - Il mago del grano (Teatro Potlach)
- Fri, Nov 27, 9:00 PM - Gap of 42 (Chris Iris)
- Sat, Nov 28, 9:00 PM - Why (Bluecinque)
- Sun, Nov 29, 11:00 AM - Il Gatto che se ne andava per conto suo (Piccoli Battiti)
- Sun, Nov 29, 6:00 PM - Arcoiris (TerramMare), closing show
Highlights Battiti 2026
- Sixteen shows and about forty Italian and international artists
- Contemporary circus-theater evenings on Fridays and Saturdays at 9:00 PM
- Piccoli Battiti section for children on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM
- Companies including ArteMakìa, Bluecinque, Materiaviva, and Teatro Potlach
Prices Battiti 2026
Practical information — Battiti
How to get there
The Teatro Furio Camillo is located at Via Camilla 44, about 100 meters from the Furio Camillo Metro A station and a short distance from the Tuscolana railway station. By car, the area is served by Via Tuscolana and Via Appia Nuova.
Tickets
Single ticket €15 (reduced €13 for under 12s, over 65s, and students of theater and circus schools). 3-show pass €40, 6-show pass €75. Booking is recommended by calling +39 06 9761 6026 or via email at [email protected].
Tips
The venue has limited capacity: we recommend booking in advance, especially for the Piccoli Battiti sessions and opening nights.
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Where does it take place — Battiti
Teatro Furio Camillo
Via Camilla 44, 00181 Roma