La Spezia Summer Festival
Theatre, comedy, dance and music on La Spezia summer nights
About Summer Festival
La Spezia's Summer Takes the Stage
La Spezia Summer Festival is the major summer review of the Ligurian capital, organized by the Teatro Civico of La Spezia. A multidisciplinary event that, from early July to mid-August, fills the city evenings with theatre, comedy, dance, storytelling, music, and magic, hosting leading performers on the national scene.
Three Exceptional Stages
The performances take place in three symbolic locations in La Spezia: Piazza Europa, in front of the Cathedral; Castello San Giorgio, the fortress overlooking the city from above; and the PIN, the intergenerational hub located in the former historic gardens. Different settings that give each evening a special atmosphere.
A Programme for Every Taste
The festival alternates big names in comedy and cabaret, dance and contemporary theatre performances, talk-shows, musical tributes, and illusionism acts. A programme designed for a broad and diverse audience, with affordable ticket prices and discounts for students and season ticket holders. In the heart of the eastern Ligurian province, the review has become one of the most anticipated events of the season.
Summer Festival — edition 2026
The seventh edition of the La Spezia Summer Festival runs from July 1 to August 16, 2026, with over ten events featuring theatre, comedy, dance, music, and illusionism, spread across Piazza Europa, Castello San Giorgio, and the PIN.
The programme brings together big names in Italian cabaret and comedy, dance-theatre performances, and talk-shows, with a particular focus on the variety of artistic languages.
Programme Summer Festival 2026
July 1-2 — Balletto Civile, "Furioso"
- Dance-theatre
July 9 — Massimo Lopez Jazz Company
- Music and comedy
July 12 — Roberta Bruzzone, "L'epoca della rabbia"
- Talk-show
July 14 — Paolo Cevoli
- Cabaret
July 17 — Roberto Mercadini, "Animali umani"
- Comedic storytelling
July 22 — Max Angioni, "Anche meno"
- Stand-up comedy
July 26 — Alessandro Bergonzoni, "Arrivano i Dunque"
- Surreal theatre
August 7 — Filippo Caccamo, "Fuori di tela"
- Comedy
August 9 — "Ahi Maria!"
- Musical-theatrical tribute to Rino Gaetano
August 12 — Luca Bono
- Contemporary magic show
August 16 — Max Pisu
- Comedy
Highlights Summer Festival 2026
Prices Summer Festival 2026
Practical information — Summer Festival
Tickets
On sale online at Vivaticket and TicketOne and at the Teatro Civico ticket office (Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, Wednesdays also until 7:00 PM). Affordable rates with reductions for students and season tickets for those who choose multiple shows.
How to get there
Piazza Europa and the PIN are located in the city center, near the Central Station. Castello San Giorgio is reachable on foot from the historic center.
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Where does it take place — Summer Festival
Piazza Europa, Castello San Giorgio, PIN La Spezia