Estate a Corte
Great open-air cinema in the Corte dell'Arte at FOQUS, in the Quartieri Spagnoli of Naples
About Estate a Corte
Cinema under the stars in the Quartieri Spagnoli
Estate a Corte is the open-air film festival that brings the Corte dell'Arte at FOQUS to life every summer. FOQUS is the Quartieri Spagnoli Foundation based on Via Portacarrese a Montecalvario, in the city of Naples, Campania. For over two months, the inner courtyard of the former Montecalvario institute becomes an evening arena where the audience sits outdoors, with the screen framed by the neighborhood's buildings and the light from windows overlooking the court. It is one of the most successful formulas of the Neapolitan cultural summer: quality cinema at popular prices in a place that serves as an educational and social hub during the day.
An auteur festival curated by Pietro Pizzimento
The artistic direction is entrusted to Pietro Pizzimento, who builds a program each year that balances major international titles with experimental Italian cinema. The schedule alternates between auteur works, documentaries, restored films, previews, and award-winning titles from major festivals, with some screenings in the original language with subtitles. It is not a classic summer arena for commercial reruns, but a true festival with a recognizable editorial line that guides the viewer through the entire recently concluded film season.
Meetings with the protagonists
The hallmark of Estate a Corte is the meetings with guests: directors, actors, screenwriters, and authors take the stage before or after the screening to engage with the audience. These informal, often well-attended moments transform the evening into an opportunity for deeper insight. The festival also features book presentations dedicated to cinema and events organized in collaboration with the Cinema course at the Academy of Fine Arts of Naples.
The Corte dell'Arte at FOQUS
- Where: Via Portacarrese a Montecalvario 69, Montecalvario district (Quartieri Spagnoli), Naples
- Hours: Venue opens at 8:00 PM, screenings start at 9:00 PM
- Services: On-site bar and dining, free bike and scooter parking, accessible to people with disabilities
- Tickets: 3.50 euros for Italian and European films under the Cinema Revolution promotion, 5 euros for other screenings
A cultural and social project
FOQUS is not just an event venue: it is a foundation that has been working in the Quartieri Spagnoli for years with schools, workshops, educational services, and community activities. Estate a Corte was born from this vocation and is produced in collaboration with CasaZen and the Academy of Fine Arts of Naples, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Regione Campania - Film Commission. The result is a festival that brings auteur cinema to a working-class neighborhood in the historic center, just a stone's throw from Via Toledo, and has established itself over the years as a landmark of the Neapolitan summer.
Why it's worth visiting
For those visiting Naples between late June and early September, Estate a Corte is a different way to experience the metropolitan city: you arrive on foot from the Toledo metro station, walk through the maze of alleys in the Quartieri Spagnoli, and enter an unexpectedly spacious and quiet area. The combination of the program, the affordable ticket price, and the atmosphere of the courtyard makes this festival one of the most authentic experiences of the Campanian summer, appreciated by both locals and visitors alike.
Estate a Corte — edition 2026
Estate a Corte 2026
From June 30 to September 13, 2026, the Corte dell'Arte at FOQUS returns to transform into an open-air cinema arena. The program, curated by Pietro Pizzimento, brings together the most significant titles from the recently concluded season, auteur works, documentaries, restored classics, previews, and award-winning films from major international festivals. Several evenings are accompanied by guests who engage in dialogue with the audience.
The festival is produced by FOQUS in collaboration with CasaZen and the Cinema course at the Academy of Fine Arts of Naples, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Regione Campania - Film Commission. Screenings are held every evening: the venue opens at 8:00 PM and films start at 9:00 PM. Online pre-sales are managed by Azzurroservice, while the 3.50 euro discount for Italian and European films is applied at the FOQUS box office.
Programme Estate a Corte 2026
Evenings with guests
- June 30 - Opening night with Giulio Regeni - Tutto il male del mondo, in the presence of director Simone Manetti
- July 21 - Presentation of Giuseppe Borrone's book dedicated to English cinema
- July 23 - Meeting on Malavia with actor Giuseppe "Peppoh" Sica and screenwriter Giorgio Caruso
- July 30 - Tienimi presente by Alberto Palmiero (Italy, 2025, 80'), with the director, cast, and authors of the film
Some dates in late July
- July 27 - Yellow Letters by İlker Çatak (Germany/Turkey/France, 2026, 127')
- July 28 - Father Mother Sister Brother by Jim Jarmusch (USA/Ireland/France, 2025, 110'), in original version with Italian subtitles
- July 29 - Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll (France, 2025, 115')
- July 30 - Tienimi presente by Alberto Palmiero
Announced titles in the program
- International cinema: Vita privata with Jodie Foster, Bugonia by Yorgos Lanthimos, After the Hunt by Luca Guadagnino, Project Hail Mary, Father Mother Sister Brother by Jim Jarmusch, Marty Supreme with Timothée Chalamet, plus a title by Chloé Zhao
- Italian cinema: Le città di pianura, Duse by Pietro Marcello, Cinque secondi by Paolo Virzì, Primavera by Damiano Michieletto, Gli occhi degli altri by Andrea De Sica
The complete calendar, updated month by month, is published on the official FOQUS channels: the program is subject to change, so it is advisable to check the evening's title before heading to the court.
Highlights Estate a Corte 2026
- Over two months of screenings, from June 30 to September 13, 2026, in the Corte dell'Arte at FOQUS
- Opening night with Giulio Regeni - Tutto il male del mondo and director Simone Manetti
- Great names of auteur cinema on the bill: Yorgos Lanthimos, Jim Jarmusch, Luca Guadagnino, Pietro Marcello, Paolo Virzì
- Meetings with directors, actors, and screenwriters, plus a book presentation dedicated to cinema
- Popular tickets starting at 3.50 euros, with on-site bar and dining
- Space accessible to people with disabilities and free parking for bikes and scooters
Prices Estate a Corte 2026
Practical information — Estate a Corte
How to get there
The Corte dell'Arte at FOQUS is located at Via Portacarrese a Montecalvario 69, in the Quartieri Spagnoli. By metro: Line 1, Toledo station, then a few minutes' walk. By train: Naples Central Station, then Metro Line 1. By car: the neighborhood has very limited traffic and parking is difficult; it is better to use the parking lots in the Via Toledo area or public transport. Free parking is available for bikes and scooters.
Hours and tickets
Venue opens at 8:00 PM, films start at 9:00 PM. Tickets are 3.50 euros for Italian and European films included in the Cinema Revolution promotion (discount applied at the FOQUS box office) and 5 euros for other screenings, unless otherwise indicated for special events.
Tips
The program is subject to change: it is advisable to check the evening's title on the official FOQUS channels before setting off. On-site bars and dining are available, perfect for arriving early and having dinner before the screening. The space is accessible to people with disabilities.
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Where does it take place — Estate a Corte
Corte dell'Arte di FOQUS - Fondazione Quartieri Spagnoli
Via Portacarrese a Montecalvario 69, 80134 Napoli