Festival of the Charlatan
Edition 2025 Finished Free Music Street theater Street arts

Festival of the Charlatan

23 Aug 2025 — 24 Aug 2025
Cerreto di Spoleto — Perugia (054)

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Edition 2025 — Festival of the Charlatan

The 2025 edition of the Festival of the Charlatan took place in Cerreto di Spoleto on August 23 and 24, animating the historic centre with street theatre, contemporary circus, magic, and music. Despite uncertain weather, participation was large and enthusiastic, with families, residents, and tourists involved in two days of performances, according to Mayor Giandomenico Montesi.

The Festival of the Charlatan 2025 was held in Cerreto di Spoleto on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, transforming the village's alleys and squares into a widespread stage. The program featured a mix of street theatre, contemporary circus, magic acts, comedy, live music, workshops, and trekking activities, with visits to the Museum of the Charlatan and the Mummy Museum.

Among the artists who animated the lineup were Massimo Bagnato, Mago Alivernini, Carmela De Marte, the Sesti/Contini Company, Matteo Pallotto, and Simone Romanò. Despite uncertain weather, Mayor Giandomenico Montesi emphasized that the festival continues to be "a driver of cultural and tourist development" for the village and the entire Valnerina, with broad, intergenerational participation.

Programme

Saturday, August 23, 2025

  • Street theatre, contemporary circus, and magic performances throughout the historic centre
  • Performances by artists including Massimo Bagnato and Mago Alivernini
  • Itinerant music and activities for families

Sunday, August 24, 2025

  • Continuation of performances with the Sesti/Contini Company, Carmela De Marte, Matteo Pallotto, and Simone Romanò
  • Visits to the Museum of the Charlatan and the Mummy Museum
  • Historical-naturalistic trekking and tastings of typical products

Highlights

Performances by Massimo Bagnato and Mago Alivernini, contemporary circus, and street theatre in the historic centre of Cerreto.

Prices

<p>Street performances with free admission.</p>

Where does it take place — Festival of the Charlatan

Centro storico — Piazza Pontano

Contact Festival of the Charlatan

Festival of the Charlatan in brief

Music Street theater Street arts Contemporary circus Magic Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Itinerant Multidisciplinary Perugia

History of Festival of the Charlatan

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