La Milanesiana in Viareggio
The Versilia stop of the traveling festival conceived and directed by Elisabetta Sgarbi
About La Milanesiana Viareggio
La Milanesiana arrives in Versilia
La Milanesiana is one of Italy's most ambitious cultural festivals: founded in Milan in 2000 and always conceived and directed by Elisabetta Sgarbi, it is a traveling event that visits dozens of Italian cities every year, uniting literature, music, cinema, science, art, philosophy, theater, law, economics, sports, and comics under a single theme. Its stop in Viareggio, in the heart of Versilia (Province of Lucca, Tuscany), is now a highly anticipated appointment, hosted at the Teatro Eden on Viale Regina Margherita, just a few steps from the seafront.
A formula that intertwines the arts
What makes La Milanesiana different from other festivals is its multidisciplinary nature: in a single evening, you might listen to a writer, a philosopher, or a scientist, followed immediately by a concert or a theatrical performance. Each edition revolves around a guiding theme that runs through all the festival's stops, giving coherence to a program that ranges from the page to the stage. In Viareggio, this dialogue between disciplines finds an ideal setting in a city that thrives on culture, entertainment, and seaside tradition.
The bond with Viareggio and Versilia
The presence of La Milanesiana in Viareggio is part of the long cultural tradition of this Versilia town, which has always been linked to theater, music, and literature. The events, organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Viareggio, bring prominent names from the national and international scene to the stage of the Teatro Eden, offering local audiences and tourists on the Tuscan coast an opportunity to meet leading authors, musicians, and artists.
Why it is worth attending
- A prestigious national festival that brings prominent guests to Viareggio
- Evenings that weave together words, music, and theater in a unique formula
- An exceptional setting: the Teatro Eden, on the Versilia seafront
- A different guiding theme each year, the common thread of all the stages
For those spending the summer in Versilia or living in Tuscany, the Viareggio stop of La Milanesiana is a precious opportunity to experience great culture by the sea.
La Milanesiana Viareggio — edition 2026
The 2026 Viareggio stop of La Milanesiana is part of the 27th edition of the festival, this year dedicated to the theme "Desire and the Law", two opposing but deeply intertwined forces. The event at the Teatro Eden in Viareggio is organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Viareggio and confirms the festival's bond with Versilia.
The highlight of the evening is the tribute to Enzo Jannacci, one of the most beloved figures of Italian singer-songwriting, reinterpreted through music and storytelling. A unique evening that combines a concert and narration, faithful to the multidisciplinary formula that characterizes all stages of La Milanesiana.
Programme La Milanesiana Viareggio 2026
Friday, June 12 — Teatro Eden, 9:00 PM
"Jannacci arrenditi! La città ascolta" — a tribute to Enzo Jannacci, between music and words.
- Prologue by Maria Sole Sanasi, with a narrative journey into the life, work, and artistic legacy of the Milanese singer-songwriter.
- Concert performed by Paolo Jannacci (Enzo's son) together with Paolo Re.
- Also on stage: Stefano Bagnoli (drums and percussion), Marco Ricci (electric percussion), and Daniele Moretto (trumpet, flugelhorn, and backing vocals).
Tickets available on TicketOne.
Highlights La Milanesiana Viareggio 2026
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Practical information — La Milanesiana Viareggio
How to get there
The Teatro Eden is located at Viale Regina Margherita 12, on the Viareggio seafront. By train: Viareggio station on the Tyrrhenian line, a short distance from the center and the promenade. By car: take the Viareggio exit on the A11/A12 motorway, then follow signs for the seafront.
Tickets
Admission to some events is free upon reservation, while evening concerts and shows may require a ticket available for purchase on TicketOne. It is recommended to check the official website of La Milanesiana and the Municipality of Viareggio for details and availability.
Tips
Events are generally held in the evening (9:00 PM). During high season, it is advisable to arrive early for parking and access to the theater.
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Where does it take place — La Milanesiana Viareggio
Teatro Eden
Viale Regina Margherita 12, 55049 Viareggio