Corsico on an Open Stage

Theatre takes to the square

Born in 2023 and now a firm fixture in the cultural calendar of Corsico, in the Metropolitan City of Milan, Corsico a Scena Aperta is the festival that transforms the space in Via Cavour, in front of the scenic Fontana dell'Incontro, into an open-air theatre every Saturday evening. The idea is simple and successful: to bring performances out of the theatres and into the midst of the people, with free admission, to restore the square's function as a meeting place on summer evenings.

A multidisciplinary programme

The beauty of the festival is its variety. In the space of a few weeks, it moves from ballet to musical storytelling, from musicals to cabaret, from opera to stand-up comedy. The stage hosts prominent companies and artists from the Lombard and national scene: the Balletto di Milano, Teatro Impiria, Comteatro, actors like Annagaia Marchioro and Daniela Baldassarra, and concerts tracing the great Italian singer-songwriter tradition. Each evening lasts just under two hours and starts at 9:00 PM, the perfect time to enjoy the performance in the cool of the evening.

A free event for the city

Admission is always free: this is a deliberate choice by the Municipality of Corsico, which organises the festival in collaboration with local organisations to introduce theatre to those who do not normally attend performances. Families with children, drama enthusiasts, passers-by in the square: everyone finds something suitable here. In case of bad weather, performances are rescheduled or moved indoors.

A growing tradition

Edition after edition, Corsico a Scena Aperta has become one of the most anticipated events of the Corsico summer, part of a multi-year municipal cultural programme. For those living along the Naviglio Grande, it's an opportunity to rediscover their city as a widespread stage, in a format that combines artistic quality and a popular festive atmosphere.