Fantastiche Visioni

A signature festival in the heart of the Castelli Romani

Fantastiche Visioni is the summer theater and music festival that transforms the Park of Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia, in the heart of the Castelli Romani, into an open-air stage every July. Organized by Arteidea Eventi e Servizi under the artistic direction of Giacomo Zito, the event reached its sixteenth edition in 2026, confirming its status as one of the most anticipated cultural highlights of the summer in the province of Rome.

Theater, music, comedy, and acrobatics

The program weaves together diverse performing arts: from spoken theater to narrative concerts, and from signature comedy to acrobatics. Each evening features a prominent name from the Italian scene, in a lineup designed for a broad yet discerning audience seeking both quality and lightheartedness. The performances take place under the stars, starting at 9:00 PM, offering spectators an immersive experience between art and nature.

The setting of Palazzo Chigi

The Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia is one of the most extraordinary Baroque complexes in Lazio, the result of the genius of Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Carlo Fontana. Its monumental park, with its grand ancient holm oaks, serves as a natural backdrop for the shows, lending the summer evenings a suspended and refined atmosphere. It is precisely this fusion of historical heritage and contemporary performance that makes Fantastiche Visioni a unique event in the regional landscape.

Ariccia, city of Baroque and porchetta

Located in the Alban Hills just a few kilometers from Rome, Ariccia is famous not only for its artistic heritage but also for its culinary tradition, starting with the renowned Ariccia PGI porchetta. Attending a Fantastiche Visioni show is the perfect opportunity to discover a Castelli Romani village rich in history, among Bernini-designed squares, traditional fraschette taverns, and panoramic views of Lake Albano.

A project supported by the community

The festival is held under the patronage of the Lazio Region and with the support of the Municipality of Ariccia, reflecting the event's deep roots in the community's cultural life. With affordable ticket prices, Fantastiche Visioni strives to make great theater and quality music accessible to everyone.