Marche Teatro Drama and Dance Season
The grand theatre season at the Teatro delle Muse in Ancona, featuring drama, dance, musicals, and comedy.
About Drama and Dance at the Muse
Theatre in the Heart of Ancona
The Drama and Dance Season organised by Marche Teatro is the main event for the capital's theatre scene. It takes place at the Teatro delle Muse "Franco Corelli", the historic theatre overlooking the port of Ancona, on Via della Loggia, in the heart of the city. From autumn to spring, the programme accompanies the Marche audience on a journey through drama, dance, musicals, and comedy, alternating original productions and major guest performances.
A Season of Classics and Contemporary Works
The programme blends major repertoire titles with contemporary drama and auteur dance. Alongside subscription shows, the programme offers a substantial section of non-subscription events, including musicals, classical ballets, and productions aimed at a broad audience, from families to the most discerning enthusiasts. Each season features leading national and international artists, directors, and companies.
Marche Teatro
The organisation is managed by Marche Teatro, the Theatre of Relevant Cultural Interest that manages the Muse and produces national-scale performances. The season is sponsored by the Municipality of Ancona, the Ministry of Culture, and the Marche Region, confirming the central role that theatre plays in the cultural life of the city and the entire province of Ancona.
Why It's Worth It
- Dozens of performances from November to April
- Major names in Italian drama, dance, and musicals
- One of the most beautiful historic theatres on the Adriatic, in the centre of Ancona
- Subscription programme and numerous non-subscription shows
For those visiting the Marche during the winter season, an evening at the Muse is the best way to experience the cultural soul of Ancona, the regional capital overlooking the sea.
Drama and Dance at the Muse โ edition 2026
The 2025/2026 Drama and Dance Season at the Teatro delle Muse in Ancona marks the directorial debut of Giuseppe Dipasquale. The programme, titled "900venticinque _d'annate ricorrenze", offers nineteen titles for sixty performances, from November 2025 to April 2026. Alongside the ten drama titles and four dance shows in the subscription package, a rich non-subscription section with musicals and classical ballets completes the offering. The season is sponsored by the Municipality of Ancona, the Ministry of Culture, and the Marche Region.
Programme Drama and Dance at the Muse 2026
Drama
- 5-9 November 2025 โ Il birraio di Preston
- 19-23 November 2025 โ La tempesta
- 11-14 December 2025 โ La vedova scaltra
- 22-25 January 2026 โ Riccardo III
- 18-22 February 2026 โ Otello
- 26 February-1 March 2026 โ I corpi di Elizabeth
- 11-15 March 2026 โ Sabato, domenica e lunedรฌ
- 19-22 March 2026 โ La cosmicomica vita di Q
- 9-12 April 2026 โ Non si sa come
- 15-19 April 2026 โ Il male oscuro
Dance
- 24 October 2025 โ Gisellษ
- 15 November 2025 โ Brother to Brother, from Etna to Fuji
- 3 January 2026 โ Notte Morricone
- 23 April 2026 โ Olympiade [trace]
Out of Subscription
- 5 September 2025 โ U. (un canto) (Teatro Sperimentale)
- 11 October 2025 โ Hyphae, polifonia del sottobosco (Teatro Sperimentale)
- 18-21 December 2025 โ Anastasia, the musical
- 28 December 2025 โ The Nutcracker (classical ballet)
- 17-18 January 2026 โ Singin' in the Rain (musical)
- 11-12 February 2026 โ Din Don Down โ Alla ricerca di (D)Io
- 8 March 2026 โ Carmen (classical ballet)
- 27 March 2026 โ Bollicine Update
Performances start at 8:30 PM (Sundays at 4:30 PM). Special times for some shows: Anastasia with double performances at 4:00 PM and 8:30 PM; The Nutcracker and Carmen at 6:00 PM.
Highlights Drama and Dance at the Muse 2026
Among the most anticipated moments: the great classics La tempesta and Otello, the Eduardo De Filippo comedy Sabato, domenica e lunedรฌ, the Pirandellian Non si sa come, and for dance, Notte Morricone and Olympiade [trace]. Among the non-subscription shows, the musicals Anastasia and Singin' in the Rain and the classical ballets The Nutcracker and Carmen stand out.
Prices Drama and Dance at the Muse 2026
Practical information — Drama and Dance at the Muse
Where
Teatro delle Muse "Franco Corelli", Via della Loggia, 60121 Ancona (AN). The theatre is located in the historic centre, a short walk from the port.
Getting Here
By train: Ancona Centrale station is about 2 km away, reachable by bus or taxi. By car: exit at Ancona Nord or Ancona Sud (A14), then follow signs for the centre/port. Parking is available near the port and the city centre.
Tickets and Subscriptions
Teatro delle Muse Box Office, tel. 071 52525, e-mail [email protected]. Online sales at vivaticket.com. Subscriptions are available for drama only, dance only, or the full programme, as well as tickets for individual performances.
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Where does it take place โ Drama and Dance at the Muse
Teatro delle Muse "Franco Corelli"
Via della Loggia, 60121 Ancona