Fuoricentro – Theatre and Shows in the Outskirts

Culture Beyond the Centre

Fuoricentro is born from a simple yet powerful idea: to bring theatre and shows to where people live, outside the main stages of the city centre, into the neighbourhoods and outskirts of Trieste. It's a programme of free, high-quality shows designed for local communities, transforming squares, gardens, and local spaces into meeting points for culture.

All of Trieste's Neighbourhoods

The Fuoricentro network covers a wide urban and Karst geography: from city districts like Roiano, San Giacomo, Barriera Vecchia, Servola, San Giovanni, Campi Elisi, Gretta, Barcola, Melara, Altura, and Borgo San Sergio, to Karst villages such as Opicina, Prosecco, and Basovizza, as well as Valmaura. Each evening becomes an opportunity for families and residents to experience live performances right on their doorstep.

Part of Trieste Estate

Fuoricentro is an integral part of the Trieste Estate programme, the major summer event promoted by the Municipality of Trieste, which enlivens the city with hundreds of events for three months. The local programming is curated by Hangar Teatri, in collaboration with local theatre companies like Teatro degli Sterpi, and represents the most popular and inclusive face of Trieste's summer.

Theatre for Everyone

Fuoricentro offers neighbourhood-friendly theatre, music, and family activities. It's a cultural choice that enhances the identity of the districts and breaks down geographical and economic barriers to accessing culture, ensuring that performances reach everyone, in every corner of Trieste.