Narni Città Teatro
Edition 2026 Music Theater Contemporary circus

Narni Città Teatro

Three days of theatre, dance, music, and widespread arts in the village of Narni

Narni — Terni (055)
Dates 14 Jun — 16 Jun 2026
Location Narni (055)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Narni Città Teatro

Narni Città Teatro is the multidisciplinary festival that for three days transforms the entire medieval village of Narni, in the province of Terni, into an open-air stage. Theatre, dance, music, contemporary circus, visual arts, and cinema invade squares, churches, historic buildings, and alleyways, largely with free admission events. The event, promoted by Teatro Manini, blends big names from the national scene with international companies and a vibrant section dedicated to contemporary art, making Narni a temporary capital of live culture in Umbria.

An entire village becomes a theatre

For a long weekend in June, Narni — one of the most evocative villages in the province of Terni, in the heart of Umbria — transforms into a widespread stage. Narni Città Teatro is a multidisciplinary festival that brings a packed programme of theatre, dance, music, contemporary circus, and visual arts to its squares, deconsecrated churches, historic buildings, and alleyways, largely with free admission.

A format that blends languages

The festival is known for its fusion of performing and visual arts: alongside theatre performances and concerts, a section dedicated to contemporary art animates unusual spaces such as the Ala Diruta, the Auditorium San Domenico, and the ancient city churches. Each edition revolves around a central theme that runs through all the events, from dawn readings to night performances, from concerts to DJ sets, including meetings and conferences.

The protagonists

The widespread stage of Narni has hosted prominent Italian authors and performers over time — from Roberto Saviano to Nicola Piovani, from Alessandro Bergonzoni to Roberto Vecchioni — along with international companies and collectives. It is an event that has won over a loyal audience, capable of experiencing the village in a new way by following the shows from place to place.

Why it's worth the trip

Narni Città Teatro is not just a review of shows: it is an immersive experience that links culture and territory. Walking through the illuminated alleyways of Narni in the evening, moving from a concert to a dance performance, from a video installation to a reading, is the best way to discover this corner of southern Umbria.

Narni Città Teatro — edition 2026

From June 14 to 16, 2026, Narni Città Teatro returns with over a hundred artists over three days of theatre, dance, music, and visual arts spread throughout the historic centre. Among the announced protagonists are Roberto Vecchioni, Vinicio Marchioni, Milena Mancini, Valter Malosti, Roberto Zappalà, Tindaro Granata, Paolo Valerio, Nadia Baldi, and performer Kate McIntosh. New this year is Impresa Fest, dedicated to the relationship between business and culture.

The 2026 edition of Narni Città Teatro takes place from June 14 to 16 and confirms the widespread festival format: over one hundred artists in three days, featuring theatre performances, dance, music, and visual arts animating the squares, churches, and palaces of Narni's historic centre. Among the announced names are Roberto Vecchioni, Vinicio Marchioni and Milena Mancini, choreographer Roberto Zappalà, performer Kate McIntosh, as well as Valter Malosti, Tindaro Granata, Paolo Valerio and Nadia Baldi. The major innovation of this edition is Impresa Fest, promoted by Confapi Terni with the Young Entrepreneurs and ConfapiD Terni, a section exploring the connections between entrepreneurship and culture.

Programme Narni Città Teatro 2026

June 14-16, 2026 — Historic Centre of Narni

The detailed day-by-day program will be published by the organizers closer to the event. Over 100 artists are already announced, spread across three days of shows throughout the squares, churches, and palaces of the village.

  • Roberto Vecchioni — music and words
  • Vinicio Marchioni and Milena Mancini — theatre
  • Roberto Zappalà — contemporary dance
  • Kate McIntosh — international performance
  • Valter Malosti, Tindaro Granata, Paolo Valerio, Nadia Baldi — theatre
  • Impresa Fest — meetings on business and culture (Confapi Terni)

Full schedule and times on the official website: narnicittateatro.com.

Highlights Narni Città Teatro 2026

Over 100 artists in three days; protagonists include Roberto Vecchioni, Vinicio Marchioni and Milena Mancini, Roberto Zappalà, Kate McIntosh, Valter Malosti. New: Impresa Fest.

Prices Narni Città Teatro 2026

Numerous free admission events; some performances require booking or a ticket via Teatro Manini.

Practical information — Narni Città Teatro

How to get there

Narni can be reached by car from the E45 and the Orte-Terni highway. Narni-Amelia station, on the Rome-Ancona line, is connected to the historic centre by bus; alternatively, Terni station is a few kilometres away.

Admission

Many events are free admission; booking may be required for some performances. Information and tickets through Teatro Manini.

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Where does it take place — Narni Città Teatro

Centro storico di Narni

Contact Narni Città Teatro

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+39 349 1218322

Narni Città Teatro in brief

Music Theater Contemporary circus Dance Contemporary dance Visual arts Contemporary art Outdoor Multidisciplinary Off Terni

History of Narni Città Teatro