Fabrica Festival
The theatre and music season in Fabrica di Roma at the Teatro Tenda PalArte
About Fabrica Festival
Fabrica Festival in Fabrica di Roma
Fabrica Festival is the premier cultural event in Fabrica di Roma, a charming village in the Tuscia area of the Viterbo province, in northern Lazio. Now in its 21st edition in 2026, the festival has established itself as one of the most anticipated winter and spring events in the region, drawing audiences from across the district. The heart of the festival is the Teatro Tenda PalArte, a welcoming indoor venue that hosts the entire programme.
A two-part season: theatre and music
The festival is divided into two major, complementary sections. The theatre season kicks off between January and March, showcasing the best of amateur and light-hearted theatre. Comedies, mysteries, and popular Italian plays are performed weekly, always starting at 5:30 PM. At the end of the season, the Arco d'Oro Prize – Amateur Theatre is awarded, a unique recognition where the audience itself votes to determine the winning company.
Following the theatre performances, the spotlight shifts to the music season, curated by the Musicultura Cultural Association in collaboration with the Municipality of Fabrica di Roma. From late March to April, the PalArte hosts a series of Sunday concerts ranging from Argentine tango and international swing to storytelling performances and youth orchestral ensembles.
A popular and community-focused festival
What makes Fabrica Festival special is its deeply popular and participatory nature: accessible ticket prices, a loyal audience, and a strong bond with the local area. The festival is not just entertainment, but a space for discussion, storytelling, and reflection, where different genres and styles coexist in a single calendar. It is a wonderful opportunity to discover Fabrica di Roma, with its medieval old town, its castle, and its roots stretching back to the ancient Etruscan and Roman city of Falerii.
Why attend
- A long cultural season spanning winter and spring in the Viterbo Tuscia.
- A programme blending light-hearted theatre, tango, swing, storytelling, and wind orchestras.
- Direct audience involvement with the Arco d'Oro Prize for amateur theatre.
- Affordable prices and a family-friendly atmosphere suitable for all ages.
Fabrica Festival — edition 2026
Fabrica Festival 2026 – 21st Edition
The twenty-first edition of Fabrica Festival unfolded in two parts. The theatre season, from January 18 to March 15, 2026, featured performances starting at 5:30 PM and the awarding of the Arco d'Oro Prize, voted on by the audience. The music season, from March 22 to April 19, 2026, curated by the Musicultura Cultural Association, brought four Sunday events dedicated to live music to the PalArte.
Programme Fabrica Festival 2026
Theatre Season (January 18 – March 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM)
- Serata Omicidio
- Fausto e gli Sciacalli
- Ladro di razza
- Natale in casa Cupiello
- Non mi dire te l'ho detto
- Meglio così che peggio
- Il mondo d'acqua
At the end of the performances, the Arco d'Oro Prize – Amateur Theatre was awarded based on audience voting.
Music Season (March 22 – April 19, 2026, at 5:30 PM)
- March 22 – Fancelli Quartet, "Después de Tango": a reinterpretation of tango and South American music (Oblivion, Adiós Nonino) with Luciano Fancelli's accordion.
- March 29 – Emanuele Urso & His Sextet, "The King of Swing": the energy of jazz swing with one of the leading European interpreters of traditional jazz.
- April 12 – I Suognatori, "Dal tramonto in poi": original music and storytelling, with the voice of Eugenio Mastrandrea and a project conceived by Maurizio Gregori.
- April 19 – Spring Concert by the Wind Orchestra of the "S. Rosa da Viterbo" Music High School, featuring about 35 students, ranging from wind band repertoire to film soundtracks.
Highlights Fabrica Festival 2026
- 21st edition with a double season: theatre and music.
- Arco d'Oro Prize – Amateur Theatre awarded by audience vote.
- Argentine tango, international swing, storytelling, and youth wind orchestra.
- Music season curated by the Musicultura Cultural Association.
Prices Fabrica Festival 2026
Practical information — Fabrica Festival
Location
Teatro Tenda PalArte, Fabrica di Roma (VT), Lazio. The village is located in the Tuscia region, a short distance from Civita Castellana and Viterbo.
How to get there
By car: From Rome, take the Via Flaminia (SS3) or the A1 motorway (exit at Magliano Sabina/Orte), then follow signs for Fabrica di Roma. By train: The Rome-Viterbo railway (FL3 line to Viterbo or Civita Castellana) serves the area, with onward connections by bus or car.
Tickets and information
Tickets are available at the box office and online at www.i-ticket.it. Tickets for the music season concerts cost 10 euros. Information: tel. +39 335 5905280 (theatre) and +39 329 0151637 (music), e-mail [email protected].
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