Kilowatt Festival
The contemporary performing arts festival in Sansepolcro
About Kilowatt Festival
The Kilowatt Festival
The Kilowatt Festival is one of the most recognized events on the Italian scene dedicated to contemporary performing arts. Every summer, it transforms Sansepolcro, a town in the Valtiberina area of the province of Arezzo, into a widespread laboratory of theatre, dance, music, and new stage languages. Promoted by the CapoTrave/Kilowatt Association and directed by Lucia Franchi and Luca Ricci, the festival has grown to become a benchmark for both emerging and established artists, both Italian and international.
A scene looking to the present
The heart of the proposal is contemporary creation: prose plays, dance performances, interdisciplinary projects, and digital productions alternate in an intense program, punctuated by previews, national premieres, and world premieres. Alongside theatre and dance, the festival offers concerts and late-night DJ sets that enliven the squares and courtyards of the historic centre, creating a festive atmosphere that lasts until late at night.
I Visionari, cultural citizenship
A distinctive feature of the Kilowatt Festival is the I Visionari project: a group of spectators from the Valtiberina area view hundreds of video proposals every year and select a portion of the shows on the bill. A pioneering experience of participatory programming that has set a standard in Italy and Europe, giving the public an active role in the cultural life of the territory.
The festival venues
The shows take place in the main spaces of Sansepolcro's historic centre: the Teatro alla Misericordia, the Chiostro di San Francesco, and other city squares and courtyards, including Piazza Torre di Berta. The festival is also an opportunity to discover the home of Piero della Francesca, one of the most fascinating art towns in eastern Tuscany.
International dimension
The Kilowatt Festival is part of European cultural cooperation networks, with projects such as Digital on Stage (Creative Europe) dedicated to digital performances, and collaborations with artists and companies from various countries. An international vocation that coexists with a deep rooting in the Municipality of Sansepolcro and the Tuscany Region.
Kilowatt Festival — edition 2026
Kilowatt Festival 2026 — New breath of the world
The 24th edition of the Kilowatt Festival enlivens Sansepolcro from July 17th to 25th, 2026 with the theme New breath of the world, an invitation to open spaces for listening and connection in a present marked by unsustainable words. The program includes 102 public events, of which 49 are free or under 3 euros, 77 repeats, 51 theatre and dance shows, 9 concerts, 9 late-night DJ sets, and 27 previews, national premieres, and world premieres.
Guests of honour: Eugenio Barba and Julia Varley
The godfather and godmother of the 2026 edition are Eugenio Barba and Julia Varley of the Odin Teatret, present from July 17th to 19th with public meetings, performances, screenings, a lecture-performance, and three exhibitions. On Saturday, July 18th, Compassion is scheduled, with Julia Varley and directed by Eugenio Barba. The three days also celebrate Barba's 90th birthday and the 20th anniversary of the I Visionari project.
Programming
Proposals include international dance by CocoonDance and creations from the Giovane Danza Italiana network, as well as 8 digital performances from the European project Digital on Stage (Creative Europe). Professional workshops are led by artists such as Nicola Borghesi, Daria Deflorian, and Francesco Marilungo. Part of the bill is selected by the Visionari group.
Tickets
Single ticket 10 euros (reduced 8 euros for under 35s); TAKE 5 (38 euros) and TAKE 10 (70 euros) season tickets. Presales at the Teatro alla Misericordia from June 23rd to July 10th (Monday-Friday, 4 PM - 6 PM) and online ticketing on the official website.
Programme Kilowatt Festival 2026
From July 17th to 25th, 2026 in Sansepolcro: 102 public events, 51 theatre and dance shows, 9 concerts, 9 late-night DJ sets, 27 previews and national/world premieres, exhibitions, meetings, and workshops. Theme of the edition: 'New breath of the world'.
Highlights
- Guests of honour Eugenio Barba and Julia Varley (Odin Teatret), July 17-19
- Saturday, July 18: 'Compassion' with Julia Varley, directed by Eugenio Barba
- International dance with CocoonDance and Giovane Danza Italiana
- 8 digital performances from the European project Digital on Stage
- 20th anniversary of the cultural citizenship project I Visionari
Highlights Kilowatt Festival 2026
- 24th edition, theme 'New breath of the world'
- 102 events, 49 free or under 3 euros
- Eugenio Barba and Julia Varley guests of honour (July 17-19)
- 9 concerts and 9 late-night DJ sets
- 27 previews, national premieres, and world premieres
Prices Kilowatt Festival 2026
Practical information — Kilowatt Festival
How to get there
Sansepolcro can be reached by car via the E45 (Sansepolcro exit) or the dual carriageway from Arezzo. The nearest train station is Sansepolcro on the Perugia-Sansepolcro line; from Arezzo, there is a bus connection.
Tickets
Single show ticket 10 euros, reduced 8 euros for under 35s and other categories. TAKE 5 (38 euros) and TAKE 10 (70 euros) season tickets are available. Many events are free or have a nominal price. Online ticketing is active on the official website.
Tips
It is recommended to book the most popular shows in advance and to combine your visit to the festival with exploring the historic centre and the Civic Museum of Sansepolcro.
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Where does it take place — Kilowatt Festival
Teatro alla Misericordia