MiniMotion - International Festival of Theatre for Children and Youth
The theatre for children and youth that opens Operaestate
About MiniMotion
The festival that puts the little ones center stage
MiniMotion is the international section of theatre for children and youth of Operaestate Festival Veneto, which annually opens the grand summer program in Bassano del Grappa, in the province of Vicenza. It is a festival within a festival, dedicated to children and youth, with performances selected from the best European productions for new generations.
Companies from all over Europe
The program brings together Italian and foreign companies, with particular attention to artistic quality and the ability to speak to children and families. Theatre, dance, storytelling, and visual languages coexist in a program designed to accompany young people in discovering live performance.
The opening of Operaestate
By inaugurating the Operaestate season, MiniMotion kicks off weeks of dance, theatre, music, and contemporary circus that animate Bassano del Grappa and the Veneto foothills, confirming the festival's commitment to research and international openness.
MiniMotion — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, which opens the 46th season of Operaestate Festival Veneto, features the international section for children and youth theatre with 14 performances by 5 companies from Italy, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, in Bassano del Grappa from June 26 to 28.
The program, designed for children and youth, blends theatre, dance, and visual languages in a proposal with a strong European scope.
Programme MiniMotion 2026
June 26-28 — Bassano del Grappa
- 14 performances by 5 companies from Italy, France, Germany, and the Netherlands
- Shows of theatre, dance, and visual languages for children, youth, and families
The detailed list of titles and times is published on the official website operaestate.it.
Highlights MiniMotion 2026
Prices MiniMotion 2026
Practical information — MiniMotion
How to get there
The performances take place in the Operaestate venues in Bassano del Grappa, reachable by train and car via the SP248.
Tickets
Tickets and information at operaestate.it and vivaticket.it. Many performances are designed for specific age groups: check the details on the website.
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Where does it take place — MiniMotion
Spazi di Operaestate, Bassano del Grappa
Via Vendramini 35, 36061 Bassano del Grappa