MiniMotion - International Festival of Theatre for Young Audiences
Theatre for children and young people that opens Operaestate
About MiniMotion
The festival that puts children at the center
MiniMotion is the international section of theatre for young audiences of Operaestate Festival Veneto, which annually opens the major summer programme 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 programme brings together Italian and foreign companies, with a particular focus on artistic quality and the ability to engage children and families. Theatre, dance, storytelling, and visual arts coexist in a lineup designed to guide young audiences 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, presents the international section for young audiences with 14 performances by 5 companies from Italy, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, in Bassano del Grappa from June 26 to 28.
The programme, designed for children and youth, intertwines theatre, dance, and visual arts 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
- Theatre, dance, and visual arts performances for children, young people, and families
Details of titles and times are published on the official website operaestate.it.
Highlights MiniMotion 2026
Prices MiniMotion 2026
Practical information — MiniMotion
Getting there
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 website for details.
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Where does it take place — MiniMotion
Spazi di Operaestate, Bassano del Grappa
Via Vendramini 35, 36061 Bassano del Grappa