Portus Lunae Art Festival
Theatre and classical culture between the Luni Amphitheatre and the Ligurian Sea
About Portus Lunae Art Festival
Theatre Returns to Ancient Luna
The Portus Lunae Art Festival is the theatre and cultural review centred around the Roman Amphitheatre of Luni, in the province of La Spezia, at the site of the ancient Roman colony of Luna. Directed by Sergio Maifredi for Teatro Pubblico Ligure, it's a "distributed" festival that intertwines archaeology, theatre, and myth.
A Distributed Festival
In addition to the amphitheatre of Luni, the review involves other symbolic locations in the Eastern Ligurian Riviera, such as Portovenere and the Fortress of Sarzanello. Performances, conference-shows, and readings are held in extraordinarily charming settings, creating a dialogue between the historical heritage and the contemporary stage.
Myth, Philosophy, and Tragedy
The programme alternates lectures on ancient Greek, philosophical performances, readings, and major classical tragedies, often in their national premiere, with prominent performers. A cultured and evocative festival that enhances the classical heritage of the territory, bringing theatre to the memory sites of Lunigiana and the Gulf of Poets.
Portus Lunae Art Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Portus Lunae Art Festival opens on June 26 with a guided tour and the conference-show "Greek in Your Pocket", accompanied by the event "The Mediterranean by Boat". The review then continues until August as a distributed festival.
The main performances are held at the Roman Amphitheatre of Luni (July 9 and 17) and in other locations in the Eastern Ligurian Riviera, including Portovenere and the Fortress of Sarzanello (August 2). Artistic direction by Sergio Maifredi for Teatro Pubblico Ligure.
Programme Portus Lunae Art Festival 2026
June 26 — Luni
- Guided tour of the archaeological site
- Conference-show "Greek in Your Pocket"
- "The Mediterranean by Boat"
July 9 and 17 — Roman Amphitheatre of Luni
- Theatrical performances, ancient Greek lectures, and classical performances
August 2 — Fortress of Sarzanello
- Distributed festival event, with Portovenere among other venues
Full programme and dates to be confirmed on the Teatro Pubblico Ligure website.
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Practical information — Portus Lunae Art Festival
Where
Roman Amphitheatre of Luni and other locations in the Eastern Ligurian Riviera (Portovenere, Fortress of Sarzanello).
Tickets
Ticketed performances, with tickets available on mailticket.it. Information: Teatro Pubblico Ligure, [email protected].
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Anfiteatro Romano di Luni e altri luoghi