Ragazzi Festival
Edition 2026 Theater Street arts Young audience

Ragazzi Festival

Theatre for children and families in the garden of the Sartorio Museum in Trieste

Trieste — Trieste (032)
Dates 04 Jun — 31 Aug 2026
Location Trieste (032)
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About Ragazzi Festival

Ragazzi Festival is the theatre review for children, teenagers and families that enlivens the garden of the Sartorio Museum in Trieste every summer. As part of the Trieste Estate programme, it features performances by Italian and international companies from France, Spain, and Croatia, in a schedule designed for the youngest audiences in a green space in the heart of the city.

Theatre for the Little Ones

Among the most beloved events of the Trieste summer, Ragazzi Festival is the review dedicated to children, teenagers, and families. Its home is the charming garden of the Sartorio Museum, a green oasis overlooking the sea, in the heart of Trieste, which transforms into a child-friendly stage where the magic of theatre meets play and imagination.

Companies from All Over Europe

The strength of the festival lies in its international scope: alongside Italian companies, groups from France, Spain, and Croatia take to the stage, bringing different languages and techniques, from puppetry to clowning, from storytelling to physical theatre. Often wordless performances, capable of overcoming any language barrier and speaking directly to the imagination of the little ones.

Part of Trieste Estate

Ragazzi Festival is part of the rich programme of Trieste Estate, the major event promoted by the Municipality of Trieste that enlivens the city for three months with hundreds of events including music, theatre, cinema, and performances. The section dedicated to children confirms the review's focus on families and new generations of spectators.

An Afternoon of Magic

Attending a performance at Ragazzi Festival in the garden of the Sartorio Museum means giving children an experience of open-air theatre, in an intimate and evocative setting. An opportunity for both adults and children to discover together the beauty of live performance in the heart of summer Trieste.

Ragazzi Festival — edition 2026

In the summer of 2026, as part of Trieste Estate, Ragazzi Festival returns to the garden of the Sartorio Museum with theatre performances for children and families and international companies from France, Spain, and Croatia.

The 2026 edition of Ragazzi Festival is part of the Trieste Estate programme (June 4 - August 31) and returns to the garden of the Sartorio Museum with a schedule dedicated to children, teenagers, and families. On stage, Italian and international companies, with groups from France, Spain, and Croatia, for afternoons and evenings of open-air theatre in the green heart of the city.

Programme Ragazzi Festival 2026

2026 Programme

The detailed schedule of performances, with guest companies, titles, and times, will be announced by the Municipality of Trieste in the weeks preceding the start of the review, as part of the official Trieste Estate 2026 programme (June 4 - August 31).

The review traditionally includes:

  • Theatre performances for children and families in the garden of the Sartorio Museum
  • Italian and international companies (France, Spain, Croatia)
  • Diverse languages: puppetry, storytelling, clowning, physical theatre

Highlights Ragazzi Festival 2026

Open-air performances in the garden of the Sartorio Museum with international companies for children and families.

Prices Ragazzi Festival 2026

Access and ticket information according to the Trieste Estate programme.

Practical information — Ragazzi Festival

How to get there: the Sartorio Museum is located in Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII, a short distance from the centre of Trieste, reachable on foot or by public transport.

Tickets: information and access details available on the Trieste Estate website; performances designed for families.

Accommodation: wide range of accommodation available in the centre of Trieste.

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Where does it take place — Ragazzi Festival

Giardino del Museo Sartorio

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Ragazzi Festival in brief

Theater Street arts Young audience Family Outdoor International Trieste

History of Ragazzi Festival