FLIC – Lanciano Contemporary Festival

The festival of the contemporary Abruzzo scene

The FLIC – Lanciano Contemporary Festival is the benchmark event in Abruzzo for contemporary dance, theatre, and live music. Established in 2014, it takes place every autumn in Lanciano, a city of art in the province of Chieti, and has established itself as one of the most solid appointments in the regional landscape, attracting audiences, artists, and companies from all over Italy. Since 2022, the festival has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture (MiC), a distinction that certifies the quality and continuity of the project.

A curated artistic project

The festival is promoted by the I Cinque Sensi Cultural Association under the artistic direction of Antonella Scampoli. The program weaves together different languages—body, word, sound—with a particular focus on contemporary creation and research. Each edition features national and regional premieres, productions by established companies alongside works by emerging young artists, in a constant dialogue between big names on the scene and new generations. The 2025-2027 artistic triennium revolves around the theme "BORDERS, CONFLICTS, ENCOUNTERS," which guides the selection of shows as a key to interpreting the present.

Venues in Lanciano

FLIC spreads its events across the most evocative locations in Lanciano: the Teatro Comunale Fedele Fenaroli, the Santo Spirito Museum Complex, the Vittorio Emanuele II High School, the Sala Mazzini, and, for outdoor performances, the Corso Trento e Trieste, a pedestrian artery in the heart of the historic center. This distributed geography transforms the city into a continuous stage, connecting historical heritage with contemporary creation.

More than just performances

Alongside the evening program, FLIC dedicates ample space to training and participation: masterclasses aimed at local dance schools, meetings with artists, and projects designed to engage younger audiences. The FLIC*30 – Space for Youth! call selects young Italian choreographers and companies every year for a dedicated showcase, offering the winner the opportunity to present a full production in the following edition.

An appointment for Abruzzo

With its multidisciplinary program, FLIC represents a window onto the national and international contemporary scene for Lanciano and the entire Abruzzo region, an opportunity to experience auteur dance and theatre in a charming urban setting, among the churches, museums, and streets of the Frentan city.