Loreto in Scena
The theatre season of the Bastione Sangallo Municipal Theatre in Loreto
About Loreto in Scena
Theatre in the heart of the Marian city
Loreto in Scena is the theatre season of the Municipality of Loreto, in the Province of Ancona, in the Marche region. The shows are held at the Bastione Sangallo Municipal Theatre, a historic venue housed in one of the 16th-century bastions that surround the village, a short walk from the Sanctuary of the Holy House. The festival is promoted by the Municipality of Loreto together with AMAT (Associazione Marchigiana Attività Teatrali), with the support of the Marche Region and the Ministry of Culture.
A multidisciplinary programme
The strength of Loreto in Scena lies in its variety: in just a few months, it moves from author-driven prose to civil theatre, from comedy to live music, as well as shows designed for children and families. The programme alternates well-known faces from Italian television and stage with companies and artists from the Marche region, creating a journey that appeals to a broad and diverse audience.
Big names and local theatre
In recent years, the festival has brought highly popular performers to Loreto, from film and TV actors to journalists and cultural figures who take to the stage to share their stories. Alongside them, there is space for children's theatre productions and musical projects, making the Bastione Sangallo a cultural hub not only for the city but for the entire Vallesina and the Conero coast.
Experience Loreto beyond the Sanctuary
Attending Loreto in Scena is also a way to discover a different side of Loreto, beyond its role as a pilgrimage destination: a vibrant town with its theatre, its squares, and a cultural season that accompanies residents and visitors through the colder months. Evening performances are usually held at 9:15 PM, while family shows are in the afternoon.
- Municipality: Loreto (AN)
- Region: Marche
- Venue: Teatro Comunale Bastione Sangallo, Piazza Garibaldi
- Period: January to May
- Organizers: Municipality of Loreto and AMAT
Loreto in Scena — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Loreto in Scena ran from January 17 to May 15 at the Bastione Sangallo Municipal Theatre in Loreto, with a rich and varied programme promoted by the Municipality together with AMAT. The lineup alternated major names from the national scene, civil theatre, live music, and offerings for children, confirming the multidisciplinary vocation of the festival.
Programme Loreto in Scena 2026
January
- Saturday, January 17 — "Fedra" by Alessandro Pertosa, the season's opening performance.
- Sunday, January 25 — "Il Cantafavole - Gianni Rodari in musica", a free family show with mandatory booking.
February
- Saturday, February 7 — "Dàimon", a lecture-performance with Cesare Catà.
- Friday, February 13 — Luca Ward in "Il talento di essere tutti e nessuno" (The talent of being everyone and no one), written and directed by Luca Vecchi, music by Jonis Bascir (9:15 PM).
March
- Sunday, March 15 — "Happy Birthday - The funniest anniversary of the year" by the company I Luchettino, by and with Luca Regina and Tino Fimiani, directed by Domenico Lannutti (5:00 PM).
- Saturday, March 28 — Sigfrido Ranucci in "Diario di un trapezista" (Diary of a trapeze artist), the journalist's autobiographical account, at the Palacongressi.
April
- Friday, April 17 — "Lumina - Emozioni: Omaggio a Lucio Battisti" (Lumina - Emotions: Homage to Lucio Battisti), a candlelit concert (9:15 PM).
May
- Friday, May 15 — Gigliola Cinquetti in concert, "Tour nei teatri 2025-2026" (show rescheduled from March 8).
The complete programme included fourteen events, with additional prose performances and offerings from regional companies.
Highlights Loreto in Scena 2026
The most anticipated moments of the 2026 season were Luca Ward's performance "Il talento di essere tutti e nessuno", the autobiographical account by journalist Sigfrido Ranucci "Diario di un trapezista", and the concert by Gigliola Cinquetti. Also noteworthy were the homage to Lucio Battisti "Lumina-Emozioni" and the free opening for families with "Il Cantafavole".
Prices Loreto in Scena 2026
Practical information — Loreto in Scena
How to get there
Loreto is located in the Province of Ancona, in the Marche region. By car, it is accessible from the A14 motorway (exit Loreto-Porto Recanati). By train, Loreto station is on the Adriatic line Bologna-Lecce; from the station, the historic centre is connected by shuttle bus. The nearest airport is Ancona-Falconara.
Venue
Teatro Comunale Bastione Sangallo, Piazza Garibaldi, Loreto (AN).
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the Pro Loco Loreto (phone 071 977748), at the theatre box office one hour before the show, through the AMAT circuit, and online at vivaticket.com. Reduced rates are available for under 18s and over 65s.
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Where does it take place — Loreto in Scena
Teatro Comunale Bastione Sangallo
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 60025 Loreto