Festival dei Due Mondi
The great international festival of music, theatre, dance and art in Spoleto
About Festival of Spoleto
A festival that made history
Born in 1958 from the vision of composer Gian Carlo Menotti, the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto is one of the most prestigious international showcases for live performance in Italy. The name refers to the original idea of uniting two continents—Europe and America—through artistic creation, and over the decades, the festival has hosted some of the biggest names in world music, theatre, and dance on its stages.
Spoleto, an open-air stage
The heart of the festival beats in the historic centre of Spoleto, in the province of Perugia: the monumental Teatro Romano from the Augustan era, the scenic Piazza Duomo dominated by the Cathedral's facade, the Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti, the Teatro Caio Melisso, the Rocca Albornoziana, and the Palazzo Collicola. The entire city, perched on the slopes of Sant'Elia hill, transforms into a widespread stage where music, words, and movement dialogue with stone and history.
A multidisciplinary program
Each edition offers a packed schedule ranging from opera to symphonic concerts, from major theatre productions to contemporary dance, from visual arts to artist talks. The famous final concert in Piazza Duomo has always been one of the most beloved events, drawing a vast audience to the heart of the city.
An international draw
With over a thousand artists involved each year from dozens of countries, the Festival dei Due Mondi is a global event that has made Spoleto and Umbria a top cultural destination. A twin version of the event is also held in the United States, in Charleston, testifying to the transatlantic vocation intended by its founder.
Festival of Spoleto — edition 2026
The 69th edition of the Festival dei Due Mondi marks the debut of the artistic direction of Daniele Cipriani and unfolds around the theme of "Roots", with a manifesto by artist Giuseppe Penone. Scheduled are 100 performances, 7 world premieres, and 9 original productions, with over 1,000 artists from 27 countries spread across the Teatro Romano, Piazza Duomo, Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti, Teatro Caio Melisso, Rocca Albornoziana, and Palazzo Collicola. Among the new features is the reopening to the public of the Basilica di San Salvatore, a UNESCO site.
Programme Festival of Spoleto 2026
Opening — June 26
- Vanessa by Samuel Barber (libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti), a new Festival production directed by Leo Muscato, with Sora Elisabeth Lee (Italian opera debut) conducting the Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna and the Coro del Teatro Lirico Sperimentale di Spoleto.
Music
- MIKA Symphonique (June 30)
- London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin with pianist Yuja Wang (Rachmaninov and Prokofiev) — July 3
- Arisa in concert (July 9)
- Final concert in Piazza Duomo (July 12): Gianandrea Noseda conducts the Filarmonica del Teatro Regio di Torino
Dance
- This is Rambert — the historic British company celebrates its centenary at the Teatro Romano (June 26-29) with Hop(e)storm by (LA)HORDE, Gallery of Consequence by Emma Evelein, and a creation by Bobbi Jene Smith
- International Dance Marathon (July 4-5)
- Creation by Benjamin Millepied (July 8-9)
- RocÃo Molina (July 10-12)
Theatre
- World premiere of Platonov by Anton Chekhov
Full program and ticketing at festivaldispoleto.com.
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Getting here
By train: Spoleto station on the Rome-Ancona line, a few minutes from the historic centre (also connected by escalators and moving walkways). By car: Spoleto exit of the SS3 Flaminia.
Tickets
Tickets for individual performances, season tickets, packages, and the Festival Easy Card are available online at festivaldispoleto.vivaticket.it. Information: [email protected] — tel. +39 0743 69080 / +39 0743 221689.
Where to stay
Spoleto offers numerous accommodations in the historic centre and surrounding hamlets; given the high attendance during the festival, booking well in advance is recommended.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Spoleto
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti, Piazza Duomo, Teatro Romano
Via Vaita Sant'Andrea 10, 06049 Spoleto