Porticiak Festival
Open-air cinema and urban regeneration under the arcades of Monte Cervialto
About Porticiak
The Porticiak Festival in Monte Cervialto
The Porticiak Festival is an annual summer open-air cinema and culture event that lights up the Monte Cervialto arcades, in the Serpentara district of Rome's Municipio III. Launched in 2023, the festival transforms a long-abandoned stretch of arcades—the old INPS shutters along Via Monte Cervialto and Via Gabrio Casati—into an open-air arena, known as Arena Portici, hosting five nights of screenings, meet-ups, live podcasts, documentaries, and comedy.
An Urban Regeneration Project
More than just a summer arena, Porticiak is a true urban regeneration project promoted by local associations. The goal is to return a forgotten public space to the community, demonstrating how citizens can envision and build their neighborhood's future through culture, cinema, and social interaction. The Roman suburbs thus take center stage, with a free festival that weaves together acclaimed auteur cinema, civic debate, and popular participation.
Cinema, Podcasts, and Comedy
The program combines film screenings, current affairs documentaries, live recordings of popular podcasts, and stand-up comedy nights. Over the years, the festival has hosted prominent Italian directors, actors, and authors, alternating between recent films, social debates, and entertainment. Each evening is accompanied by music, a food area, and activities designed for children, in a festive atmosphere that engages the entire neighborhood.
A Plastic-Free and Free Event
Porticiak is an event with completely free admission and a strong focus on the environment: the venue is entirely plastic-free, protecting the environment in the spirit of sustainability that drives the entire project. Gates open every evening in the late afternoon, with the food area and activities preceding the main events of the night.
A Neighborhood Festival in the Heart of Rome
Located in the Monte Cervialto and Serpentara area, northeast of the capital, the Porticiak Festival represents a model of how culture can regenerate urban spaces in the Roman suburbs. In Lazio, and specifically in Rome, the initiative has become a staple of the summer, attracting audiences from across the city thanks to the quality of its programming and the social value of the project.
Porticiak — edition 2026
Porticiak Festival 2026
The fourth edition of the Porticiak Festival took place from June 23 to 27, 2026, at the Arena Portici in Monte Cervialto, with five free-admission evenings dedicated to cinema, podcasts, and comedy. Each evening, gates opened from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM, featuring a food area and activities before the main events, all within a completely plastic-free venue.
The most anticipated moment was the evening of Thursday, June 25, with Zerocalcare, guest of the Ragù Podcast and protagonist of the exclusive preview of two episodes of his new animated series Due Spicci. Other guests included Anna Foglietta, Giovanni Esposito, and Susy Del Giudice for the De Core Podcast, alongside screenings, a documentary dedicated to Giulio Regeni, and a final evening of stand-up comedy.
Programme Porticiak 2026
2026 Program (June 23-27)
- Tuesday, June 23 - 8:45 PM De Core Podcast live with actress Anna Foglietta; 9:45 PM screening of the film Blackout Love (2021, directed by Francesca Marino).
- Wednesday, June 24 - 8:45 PM De Core Podcast with Giovanni Esposito and Susy Del Giudice; 9:45 PM screening of the film Nero (2024, directed by Giovanni Esposito).
- Thursday, June 25 - 9:00 PM Ragù Podcast with Zerocalcare; 9:45 PM exclusive preview of two episodes of the animated series Due Spicci (2026) by Zerocalcare.
- Friday, June 26 - 9:00 PM meeting with Valerio Nicolosi and Emanuele Cava; 9:45 PM screening of the documentary Giulio Regeni - Tutto il male del mondo (2026, directed by Simone Manetti).
- Saturday, June 27 - 9:30 PM stand-up comedy night with Riccardo Crivez, Antonia Fama, Sara Flamment, Carlo Marongiu, and Sara Viglianese.
Each evening opens at 6:00 PM with a food area and neighborhood activities.
Highlights Porticiak 2026
- Zerocalcare as guest of honor with the preview of the animated series Due Spicci.
- Live podcasts with Anna Foglietta, Giovanni Esposito, and Susy Del Giudice.
- Documentary Giulio Regeni - Tutto il male del mondo by Simone Manetti.
- Final stand-up comedy night with five comedians.
- Free admission and plastic-free venue.
Prices Porticiak 2026
Practical information — Porticiak
How to get there
The Arena Portici is located at Via Monte Cervialto 130-146 and Via Gabrio Casati 63-77, in the Serpentara/Monte Cervialto district (Municipio III). The area is accessible via urban bus lines serving Serpentara and Talenti; by car, it can be reached via Via Nomentana or Via delle Vigne Nuove.
Hours and Admission
Free admission to all evenings. Gates open daily in the late afternoon (from approximately 6:00 PM) until late at night, with a food area and activities before the main events.
Tips
The venue is plastic-free: we recommend bringing a reusable water bottle. Seating is limited, so it is best to arrive early for evenings with special guests.
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Where does it take place — Porticiak
Arena Portici
Via Monte Cervialto 130-146, 00137 Roma