Jesi Drama Season at the Pergolesi Theatre
Great drama theatre at the Pergolesi Theatre in Jesi
About Jesi Drama
A Drama Season in the Heart of the Marche
The Jesi Drama Season is one of the most anticipated cultural events in the Municipality of Jesi, in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region. Hosted in the splendid Giovanni Battista Pergolesi Theatre in Piazza della Repubblica, a jewel of Italian-style theatre architecture, the festival each year offers a drama programme that blends great classics, contemporary drama, and the new voices of the national scene.
Organisation and Identity
The season is promoted by the Pergolesi Spontini Foundation together with the Municipality of Jesi and AMAT (Marchigiana Association of Theatre Activities), with the support of the Marche Region and the Ministry of Culture. The Jesi drama programme is presented in a unique project with the Spontini Theatre in Maiolati Spontini, offering spectators a theatrical journey that crosses the entire Vallesina area.
A Programme of Big Names
Over the years, the festival has brought some of the most important Italian theatre performers and directors to Jesi. Audiences have been able to enjoy performances with leading actors such as Silvio Orlando, Lella Costa, Massimiliano Gallo, Davide Enia, Lodo Guenzi, and Alessandro Bergonzoni, and productions by internationally renowned directors such as Peter Stein, Emma Dante, Giorgio Gallione, and Serena Sinigaglia.
Between Classics and Contemporary
The programming balances classic repertoire and contemporary research: texts by Pirandello, Dario Fo, and Franca Rame, reinterpretations of the great Greek and Latin authors like Aristophanes, alongside productions by innovative companies like Carrozzeria Orfeo. This variety makes the season suitable for both fans of great traditional theatre and those seeking the newest stage languages.
- Venue: G.B. Pergolesi Theatre, Piazza della Repubblica 9, Jesi
- Period: November/January to April
- Format: Season subscription and tickets for individual performances
- Start of shows: generally 9 PM
The Pergolesi Theatre
Inaugurated in 1798 and named after the Jesi composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, the theatre is one of the most prestigious in the Marche region. Its horseshoe-shaped auditorium with frescoed boxes provides an extraordinary setting for drama, combining the magic of the historic environment with the quality of the performances.
Jesi Drama — edition 2026
The 2025-2026 Drama Season
The 2025-2026 edition of the Pergolesi Theatres in Jesi and Spontini in Maiolati offered a unified programme of twelve events, from November 2025 to April 2026. The part hosted in Jesi brought together some of the most beloved names in Italian theatre, alternating between great classics and new writing.
The events at the Pergolesi Theatre in Jesi provided a varied and high-level experience, confirming the festival's role as a cultural benchmark for the city and the entire Vallesina region.
Programme Jesi Drama 2026
Shows at the Pergolesi Theatre in Jesi (2026)
- January 13 — Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, with Lodo Guenzi, directed by Giorgio Gallione
- January 22 — Misurare il salto delle rane by Carrozzeria Orfeo, with Elsa Bossi, Marina Occhionero, and Chiara Stoppa
- February 8 — Autoritratto by and with Davide Enia
- February 18 — The Hat with Bells on by Luigi Pirandello, with Silvio Orlando
- March 28 — Arrivano i Dunque with Alessandro Bergonzoni
- April 14 — Lysistrata by Aristophanes, directed by Serena Sinigaglia, with Lella Costa
- April 30 — La Scortecata by and with Emma Dante
Outside the subscription, on November 23, 2025, the concert Il dominio della luce with Roberto Angelini and Rodrigo D'Erasmo was held.
Shows start at 9 PM.
Highlights Jesi Drama 2026
- Silvio Orlando in Pirandello's The Hat with Bells on
- Lella Costa in Serena Sinigaglia's directed Lysistrata
- Lodo Guenzi in Dario Fo's Accidental Death of an Anarchist
- Emma Dante with La Scortecata
Prices Jesi Drama 2026
Practical information — Jesi Drama
How to get there
The Pergolesi Theatre is located at Piazza della Repubblica 9, in the historic centre of Jesi (province of Ancona). By car: take the Jesi exit from the SS76 dual carriageway, then follow signs for the centre. By train: Jesi station on the Rome-Ancona line, a short distance from the centre.
Tickets and subscriptions
The season can be enjoyed with a subscription or with tickets for individual performances. Reductions are available for under 26s, over 65s, schools, groups, and affiliated categories. Sales and reservations at the Pergolesi Theatre ticket office.
Contacts
Pergolesi Theatre Ticket Office: tel. +39 0731 206888. Information and updated programme on the Pergolesi Spontini Foundation website.
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Where does it take place — Jesi Drama
Teatro G.B. Pergolesi
Piazza della Repubblica 9, 60035 Jesi