Multiplex Teatro Fasano Theatre Season

The Taviano drama season

The Multiplex Teatro Fasano Theatre Season is the drama festival that brings winter to life in Taviano, a town in the province of Lecce in the heart of lower Salento, Puglia. Promoted by the Municipality of Taviano in collaboration with Puglia Culture (the regional multidisciplinary live performance circuit), the season transforms the modern Multiplex Teatro Fasano into a landmark for theatre lovers across the Salento region.

A programme of big names and new voices

From November to April, the Taviano stage hosts a journey through the genres and eras of Italian theatre: from brilliant comedy to contemporary drama, from classics reinterpreted for modern audiences to social and narrative theatre. Each season pairs the most prominent national performers with the most compelling voices in new dramaturgy, a balance that has made the festival a highly anticipated event.

The 2025/2026 season features nine shows, showcasing performers such as Giuseppe Zeno, Stefano Fresi, Massimo Venturiello, Massimo Ghini, Leo Gullotta, and the most vibrant Salento-based companies, with titles ranging from Lina Wertmüller to Eduardo De Filippo and contemporary auteur drama.

The Multiplex Teatro Fasano

The festival takes place at the Multiplex Teatro Fasano on Via Donatori Volontari Sangue, a multi-purpose facility that combines a cinema and a theatre space, featuring comfortable, tiered seating. Its location, just a few kilometres from the Ionian coast of Salento, makes it an accessible cultural hub for a wide audience spanning Taviano and neighbouring towns such as Gallipoli, Casarano, Racale, and Ugento.

A deep-rooted cultural tradition

The theatre season represents one of the most significant cultural investments by the Municipality of Taviano, which has supported the festival for years as a tool for the civic and social growth of the area. Membership in the Puglia Culture circuit guarantees high-quality productions and the presence of nationally renowned artists, bringing great Italian theatre to a provincial setting and helping to spread a love for the stage among younger generations, thanks to discounted rates for students and dedicated season tickets.