L'Angelo e la luna
Evenings of contemporary circus, dance, music, and theatre at Castel Sant'Angelo
About L'Angelo e la luna
The evening festival at Castel Sant'Angelo
L'Angelo e la luna is the summer performing arts festival that brings Castel Sant'Angelo to life, one of the most iconic monuments in Rome. Promoted by the Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo Institute - Directorate of National Museums of the City of Rome, the festival opens the castle's spaces in the evening and transforms them into a living stage, offering the public a unique way to experience heritage: not just as a museum visit, but as an artistic experience under the stars.
A multidisciplinary program
The festival brings together contemporary circus, dance, music, and theatre in a program that combines diverse artistic languages and renowned performers. Performances are spread throughout the summer and early autumn, moving through the castle's many environments: from the Court of Alexander VI to the Sala Paolina, from the San Matteo Bastion to the Sala Apollo, and the Cortile dell'Angelo up to the panoramic terrace overlooking the city. Some productions are itinerant, leading spectators from room to room and making the architecture an integral part of the dramaturgy.
Circus inside a monument
One of the festival's hallmarks is the presence of contemporary circus within a cultural site, a novelty for a place like Castel Sant'Angelo. Alongside circus performances, the program features contemporary dance, narrative theatre, and concerts ranging from classical music to jazz, in a continuous dialogue between tradition and innovation. The festival is directed by Luca Mercuri, with the program curated by the Institute's artistic team.
Summer in Rome, between the Tiber and St. Peter's
Set in the Castel Sant'Angelo district, between Borgo and Prati, the festival offers a unique setting: the walls of the Mausoleum of Hadrian, the bridge of angels over the Tiber, and the skyline of St. Peter's Basilica. Attending a show here means combining the discovery of a Roman heritage jewel with the pleasure of a great live performance in one of the Capital's most evocative seasons.
Why attend
- Evening performances in the historic spaces of Castel Sant'Angelo, a symbol of Rome.
- A program that combines contemporary circus, dance, music, and theatre.
- Itinerant productions that traverse courtyards, halls, and the panoramic terrace.
- National and international artists and companies.
- A format that integrates a museum visit with live performance.
L'Angelo e la luna — edition 2026
2026 Edition
From July 2 to October 4, 2026, the festival returns with fifteen shows and forty-one performances animating the Court of Alexander VI, the Sala Paolina, the San Matteo Bastion, the Sala Apollo, the Cortile dell'Angelo, and the panoramic terrace of Castel Sant'Angelo. The program, promoted by the Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo Institute - Directorate of National Museums of the City of Rome and directed by Luca Mercuri, spans contemporary circus, dance, music, and theatre.
Programme L'Angelo e la luna 2026
2026 Program
- July 2 - Grenzenlos. Baba Yaga (music), Court of Alexander VI
- July 10 - L'anima del mondo per Adriano (theatre), Court of Alexander VI
- July 16 - Cuor di Coniglio, dance by Giorgio Rossi
- July 23 - Segni. Excursus (dance and music), Michelangelo Lupone and Ricky Bonavita
- July 28-30, August 1-2 - Il Castello degli Angeli ostinati, itinerant contemporary circus show, directed by Giacomo Costantini
- August 5-6 - Promenade (dance-theatre)
- August 12 - 100 Miles. The journey continues, music inspired by Miles Davis
- August 26 - Mondo, by Gennaro Lauro, Sala Paolina
- September 2 - Soireé Riva & Repele (dance and music), Court of Alexander VI
- September 9 - Every brilliant thing (theatre), San Matteo Bastion
- September 16 - AeReA (performance), Panzetti and Ticconi
- September 23 - Io, by Antonio Rezza and Flavia Mastrella
- September 24 - Pitecus, by Antonio Rezza and Flavia Mastrella
- October 4 - Francesco, l'angelo degli ultimi (recital)
Most performances start at 9:00 PM; some evenings include performances at 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, or 9:30 PM. Some productions are itinerant throughout the castle's halls.
Highlights L'Angelo e la luna 2026
- Fifteen shows and forty-one performances between July and October.
- Il Castello degli Angeli ostinati: itinerant contemporary circus in the castle halls.
- Antonio Rezza and Flavia Mastrella with Io and Pitecus.
- Dance, live music, and narrative theatre in the historic spaces of the Mausoleum of Hadrian.
Prices L'Angelo e la luna 2026
Practical information — L'Angelo e la luna
How to get there
Castel Sant'Angelo is located at Lungotevere Castello 50, in the Borgo district. From Roma Termini station, it can be reached via Metro A (Lepanto or Ottaviano stops) followed by a short walk, or by numerous bus lines towards Piazza Pia / Lungotevere. Driving is not recommended: the area is a restricted traffic zone and parking is scarce.
Tickets and reservations
Tickets are sold as a museum + show package. Online booking is available via the CoopCulture ticket office, the Musei Italiani App, or at the museum box office. We recommend booking in advance for the most popular shows.
Tips
As these are evening outdoor performances, comfortable clothing is advised; some productions are itinerant and involve walking between the castle's halls.
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Where does it take place — L'Angelo e la luna
Castel Sant'Angelo
Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Roma