Ginesio Fest
Festival of theatre and San Ginesio Prize "For the Actor's Art" in the village of the Sibillini Mountains
About Ginesio Fest
A theatre festival in the Sibillini Mountains
Ginesio Fest is one of the most recognizable theatre events in the Marche region. Every summer, the village of San Ginesio, in the province of Macerata and part of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" circuit, becomes a large, widespread stage: squares, cloisters, theatres, and courtyards in the historic centre host performances, national premieres, artistic residencies, workshops, and meetings. Overlooking the Sibillini Mountains and part of the Monti Azzurri Mountain Union, the village offers an unusual and evocative setting where contemporary theatre dialogues with the identity of a town marked by history and post-earthquake reconstruction.
The San Ginesio Prize "For the Actor's Art"
The heart of the event is the San Ginesio Prize "For the Actor's Art", conceived by actor Remo Girone to honour an actor and an actress each year who have distinguished themselves during their careers. It is no coincidence that the award is based here: San Ginesio is, in fact, the town that bears the name of the patron saint of actors and theatre professionals. Past recipients include prominent figures in Italian theatre such as Massimo Popolizio, Lino Guanciale, Giuseppe Battiston, Vanessa Scalera, Lino Musella, Federica Fracassi, and Paolo Pierobon.
The seventh edition 2026
Founded in 2020, the festival is led by director Leonardo Lidi, in his fifth consecutive artistic direction. The seventh edition takes place from August 25th to 30th, 2026, and its theme is "Illusions", understood as a collective, fragile, and necessary possibility through which theatre continues to build community, imagination, and the future. The edition is dedicated to the memory of Remo Girone: the Prize will bear his name from this year onwards, "Premio Remo Girone". The new jury is chaired by Alessio Boni and includes Lino Musella, Iaia Forte, Rodolfo Di Giammarco, Francesca Merloni, and Giampiero Solari.
A village that lives for theatre
In addition to evening performances, Ginesio Fest offers a programme of residencies, seminars, and workshops for professionals, young people, and children, sound walks, and special projects designed for the local area. It is an opportunity to discover the heritage of San Ginesio and the Monti Azzurri mountains by experiencing the village from within, between one performance and another, immersed in the intimate atmosphere of a town that breathes to the rhythm of the stage for a few days.
Ginesio Fest — edition 2026
The seventh edition of Ginesio Fest takes place from August 25th to 30th, 2026 in the village of San Ginesio, in the province of Macerata. The theme chosen by artistic director Leonardo Lidi is "Illusions", interpreted as a fragile and necessary possibility through which theatre continues to build community and imagination.
The edition is dedicated to Remo Girone: the San Ginesio Prize "For the Actor's Art" will bear his name from this year onwards. The jury is chaired by Alessio Boni and includes Lino Musella, Iaia Forte, Rodolfo Di Giammarco, Francesca Merloni, and Giampiero Solari. The winners will be announced in July, and the awards ceremony will open the festival on August 25th.
Programme Ginesio Fest 2026
Tuesday, August 25th
- Official opening (6:30 PM) and presentation of the Remo Girone Prize
- Illusio — Riccardo Micheletti with students from the Teatro Stabile of Turin
Wednesday, August 26th
- Per sempre (Forever) — Alessandro Bandini
- Abracadabra — Babilonia Teatri with Francesco Scimemi
Thursday, August 27th
- Bubaro dei Bubari — text by Carolina Balucani, directed by Antonio Latella
- Quello che non c'è (What Isn't There) — Giulia Scotti
- Niente è come sembra (Nothing Is As It Seems) — sound walk curated by Davide Calvaresi
Friday, August 28th
- Mine Ahah — Marco Coscucci
- Baraonda — Gruppo Uror (national premiere)
- Zero ZeroZeroSottozero — Nicolò Tomassini
Saturday, August 29th
- Totò e Vicé by Franco Scaldati, with Enzo Vetrano and Stefano Randisi
- Island — Alessio Maria Romano
Sunday, August 30th
- Cani Lunari (Moon Dogs) — Francesco Marilungo
- Taccuino di Trigorin (Trigorin's Notebook) — from Tennessee Williams
The schedule is complemented by artistic residencies, workshops, seminars, and meetings held in various locations throughout the village. For detailed times and updates, please refer to the official website www.ginesiofest.it.
Highlights Ginesio Fest 2026
Among the most anticipated moments: the presentation of the Remo Girone Prize with the jury chaired by Alessio Boni; Bubaro dei Bubari directed by Antonio Latella; Totò e Vicé by Franco Scaldati with Enzo Vetrano and Stefano Randisi; the national premiere of Baraonda by Gruppo Uror; and Abracadabra by Babilonia Teatri.
Prices Ginesio Fest 2026
Practical information — Ginesio Fest
Where
The performances take place in various spaces within the historic centre of San Ginesio (MC): the central Piazza Alberico Gentili, the Cloister and the Sant'Agostino area, the Sant'Agostino Auditorium, and other locations in the village.
How to get there
San Ginesio is located in the hinterland of Macerata, in the Sibillini Mountains. By car, it can be reached from the SS77 Val di Chienti, exit for Tolentino or Sarnano. The nearest train station is Tolentino, from where you can continue by bus or car. The reference airport is Ancona-Falconara.
Information and tickets
The programme, access details, and advance ticket sales will be published on the official website www.ginesiofest.it and on the festival's social media channels. For tourist information, the I.A.T. office in San Ginesio is available. Organisation contact: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Ginesio Fest
Piazza Alberico Gentili e spazi del borgo
Piazza Alberico Gentili, 62026 San Ginesio