Dal Tramonto all'Alba OFF
Theatre and cultural festival between Avezzano and Alba Fucens
About Dal Tramonto all'Alba OFF
Theatre under the stars in the Marsica region
The Dal Tramonto all'Alba OFF festival is one of the most significant cultural experiences in the Marsica territory and the only theatre festival in Abruzzo recognized by the Ministry of Culture, capable of hosting national premieres and prominent figures from the Italian theatre scene. Promoted by the Associazione Teatranti Tra Tanti, the event takes place every summer between the Municipality of Avezzano and nearby Alba Fucens, in the Municipality of Massa d'Albe, in the province of L'Aquila.
Two locations, one story
The event unites two fascinating settings. In Avezzano, performances are held in the Orsini Castle Gardens and at the Aia dei Musei, in the heart of the city. The festival then continues in Alba Fucens, one of the most important archaeological sites in Abruzzo, where performances come to life among the Medieval Village, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Church of San Pietro, with events ranging from sunset until dawn, true to the spirit that gives the festival its name.
A programme of drama, comedy, and music
The programme alternates between prose theatre, monologues, comedy, live music, and tributes to the greats of Italian and international culture. Each edition offers several national premieres and hosts well-known stage names, in a calendar that spans weeks and enhances the cultural vocation of the Marsica region. The artistic direction is entrusted to Filippo D'Alessio.
A summer of culture in Abruzzo
Realized with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Municipality of Avezzano, the Municipality of Massa d'Albe, and the Fondazione Carispaq, Dal Tramonto all'Alba OFF has become a staple of the Abruzzo summer. Attending a show among the Roman ruins of Alba Fucens or in the greenery of the Orsini Castle Gardens means experiencing theatre in a unique dialogue between contemporary art and historical heritage.
Dal Tramonto all'Alba OFF — edition 2026
2026 Edition: 24 shows between Avezzano and Alba Fucens
The eighth edition of the festival runs from July 3 to August 22, 2026, with twenty-four events moving from the Orsini Castle Gardens and the Aia dei Musei in Avezzano to the Medieval Village, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Church of San Pietro in Alba Fucens.
Shows and protagonists
The programme opens on July 3 with Anna Mazzamauro in "Brava, Bravissima... Anche Meno". On July 5, it is the turn of Debora Caprioglio and Roberto D'Alessandro with "La Colomba e l'Elefante", dedicated to Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Following, among others, are "De Profundis" by Oscar Wilde with Daniele Paoloni, Nando Citarella and the Tamburi del Vesuvio, "Il Malato Immaginario" with Edoardo Siravo, the Queen tribute "ReQueen", the tribute to Modugno "Io Mimmo M", and several national premieres such as "Levitomadre", "Amarockcriminale", and "Lastronza". The festival closes on August 22 with "Starman - L'Alieno che Cadde sulla Terra".
Programme Dal Tramonto all'Alba OFF 2026
July 2026
- July 3, 9 PM — "Brava, Bravissima... Anche Meno" with Anna Mazzamauro
- July 5, 9 PM — "La Colomba e l'Elefante" with Debora Caprioglio and Roberto D'Alessandro
- July 8, 6 PM — "De Profundis" by Oscar Wilde with Daniele Paoloni
- July 9, 9 PM — "Dopo Cristo" with Tiziano La Bella
- July 10, 9 PM — "Pezzi"
- July 12, 9 PM — Nando Citarella and the Tamburi del Vesuvio
- July 14, 9 PM — "Ulisse e le Donne"
- July 17, 6 PM — "Levitomadre" (National Premiere)
- July 19, 9 PM — "Processo per l'Ombra di un Asino" (Malerba Teatro)
- July 23, 9 PM — "Io Mimmo M" — Tribute to Modugno
- July 25, 9 PM — "ReQueen" — Queen Tribute
- July 26, 9 PM — "Il Malato Immaginario" with Edoardo Siravo
- July 28, 9 PM — "Casa Chiusa ma non Troppo" (Seven Cults)
- July 30, 9 PM — "Amarockcriminale" (National Premiere)
August 2026
- August 2, 6 AM — "Unico Grande Amore" with Giancarlo Porcari
- August 3, 6 PM — "Io e Vito" (Teatro Lanciavicchio)
- August 4, 6 PM — "Le Nebbie del Nord"
- August 6, 6 PM — "Cenerappola"
- August 10, 6 PM — "Lastronza" (National Premiere)
- August 17, 6 PM — "Elena di Sparta" with Silvia Priori
- August 18, 6 PM — "Il Mistero della Contessa di Alba Fucens"
- August 19, 6 PM — "Due Come Noi" (Compagnia AraCruna)
- August 21, 6 PM — "Kitchen Stories" with Ernesta Argirò
- August 22, 9 PM — "Starman - L'Alieno che Cadde sulla Terra"
Highlights Dal Tramonto all'Alba OFF 2026
- Opening on July 3 with Anna Mazzamauro
- Debora Caprioglio and Roberto D'Alessandro in "La Colomba e l'Elefante"
- Several national premieres: "Levitomadre", "Amarockcriminale", "Lastronza"
- Dawn performances in the Roman Amphitheatre of Alba Fucens
Prices Dal Tramonto all'Alba OFF 2026
Practical information — Dal Tramonto all'Alba OFF
How to get there
Avezzano can be reached by car via the A25 Rome-Pescara motorway (Avezzano exit) and by train via the Avezzano station on the Rome-Pescara line. Alba Fucens is just a few kilometres from the centre, in the Municipality of Massa d'Albe.
Tickets
Tickets are available online on the i-ticket.it platform and at physical points of sale: Libreria Ubik in Avezzano and the Information Kiosk in Largo Pomilio.
Contacts
Phone: +39 366 6555303 / +39 347 7582074 — Email: [email protected]
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Giardini del Castello Orsini