Fiabe al Parco
Summer children's and family theatre festival in Pineto
About Fiabe al Parco
Fiabe al Parco: children's theatre under the stars in Pineto
Fiabe al Parco is one of the most enduring and beloved children's theatre festivals in Abruzzo. Every summer, throughout July and August, the festival transforms Pineto, a seaside town in the province of Teramo, into a large open-air stage dedicated to children and families. Established in the early 2000s, the event reaches its 22nd edition in 2026, confirming its status as a cornerstone of the Pineto summer season.
Organisers
The event is conceived and curated by Teatro dei Colori, a historic Avezzano-based company specialising in youth theatre and children's productions. The artistic direction is led by Gabriele Ciaccia, who curates a programme each year that alternates between traditional fairy tales, puppet theatre, storytelling, and contemporary performance styles. The festival is held under the patronage of the Municipality of Pineto and supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Abruzzo Region. In case of bad weather, performances are moved to the town's multi-purpose centre theatre.
Where it takes place
The heart of the festival is the Parco della Pace in Pineto, a large green space that welcomes the public on summer evenings. The festival also has an itinerant nature, bringing shows to local districts such as Scerne, Mutignano, and the Quartiere dei Poeti to reach the various communities of the municipality.
The performances
A different show is staged each week, typically starting at 9:15 PM. The programme ranges from classic fairy tales adapted for the stage to original productions by Teatro dei Colori, as well as guest performances from across Italy. The line-up features companies such as I Teatrini from Naples, Tieffeu from Perugia, Le Giravolte from Lecce, Arterie Teatro from Molfetta, La Gru Teatro from Fermo, and I Pupi di Stac from Florence, with stories featuring dragons, princesses, fantastic animals, and young heroes. There are also more contemporary offerings, such as circus-theatre shows accessible in Italian Sign Language (LIS).
An experience for the whole family
With free admission and an open-air format, Fiabe al Parco is designed to introduce children to the theatre in an informal and relaxed setting where families can spend the evening together. The festival is one of the most iconic cultural events of the summer in Pineto and the entire Abruzzo coast, successfully combining entertainment, popular tradition, and educational value.
Fiabe al Parco — edition 2026
In 2026, Fiabe al Parco reaches its 22nd edition, with a programme of weekly performances at the Parco della Pace in Pineto and in the districts of Scerne, Mutignano, and Quartiere dei Poeti. It kicks off on June 30th with "Cresci Pinocchio" by Teatro Laboratorio Isola di Confine and continues with titles such as "Le favole della saggezza" by I Teatrini of Naples, "Biancaneve" by Tieffeu, "La Sinfonia dei Giocattoli" by Teatro dei Colori, "Qinlong! Il drago verde" by Le Giravolte, "La bella e la bestia" by Arterie Teatro, "I lupi sono cattivi... solo nelle favole" by La Gru Teatro, and "Il drago dalle sette teste" by I Pupi di Stac. Performances start at 9:15 PM and admission is free.
Programme Fiabe al Parco 2026
- June 30 — "Cresci Pinocchio" (Teatro Laboratorio Isola di Confine), Parco della Pace
- July 1 — "Se Pinocchio fosse Cappuccetto Rosso" (Nata Teatro), Scerne
- July 2 — "Le favole della saggezza" (I Teatrini, Naples)
- July 7 — "Storie di Viaggio" (Compagnia Materiaviva), circus theatre in LIS
- July 9 — "Biancaneve" (Tieffeu, Perugia)
- July 16 — "La Sinfonia dei Giocattoli" (Teatro dei Colori)
- July 23 — "Qinlong! Il drago verde" (Le Giravolte, Lecce)
- July 30 — "La bella e la bestia" (Arterie Teatro, Molfetta)
- August 20 — "I lupi sono cattivi... solo nelle favole" (La Gru Teatro, Fermo)
- August 27 — "Il drago dalle sette teste" (I Pupi di Stac, Florence)
Performances start at 9:15 PM. In case of rain, the venue is the town's multi-purpose centre theatre.
Highlights Fiabe al Parco 2026
- 22nd edition of the festival
- Companies from all over Italy: Naples, Perugia, Lecce, Molfetta, Fermo, Florence
- Circus theatre performance in Italian Sign Language
- Itinerant format between Parco della Pace and local districts
Prices Fiabe al Parco 2026
Practical information — Fiabe al Parco
Where
Parco della Pace, Pineto (TE), Abruzzo. Some events take place in the districts of Scerne, Mutignano, and the Quartiere dei Poeti. In case of rain, performances are held in the town's multi-purpose centre theatre.
When
Summer festival between late June and late August, with weekly performances. Generally starts at 9:15 PM.
Admission
Free.
How to get there
Pineto can be reached by car via the A14 motorway (Pineto-Atri exit) and by train via the Pineto railway station on the Adriatic line.
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