Ri-Creazione
Festival of theatre, arts, and entertainment for families
About Ri-Creazione
A festival spread across squares, streets, and parks
Ri-Creazione is the festival of theatre, arts, and entertainment that transforms Sant'Agata Bolognese, a municipality in the province of Bologna in Emilia-Romagna, into a large open-air stage every early summer. The event is organized by the Ferdinando Bibiena Municipal Theatre and is part of the Festamobile program of the Metropolitan City of Bologna. The shows mainly take place outdoors, in Piazza dei Martiri, along the streets of the centre, and at the Parco della Mezzaluna; in case of bad weather, performances are moved, when possible, inside the historic Bibiena Theatre.
A program dedicated to children and families
The heart of the festival is children's theatre: some of the best Italian companies for children's theatre alternate on stage, along with numbers of contemporary circus, puppetry, figure theatre, live music, and soap bubble shows. There are also events aimed at adults and appointments involving local realities, such as the Sant'Agata Municipal Band. Alongside the shows, the festival offers creative workshops for children, educational activities, and moments of shared play.
Free admission and community spirit
All Ri-Creazione events have free admission: a choice that reflects the popular and participatory nature of the event, created to bring people back to the squares and to introduce children to the language of theatre and live arts. The final Sunday is traditionally dedicated to a large picnic in the park with courtyard games, a convivial occasion that closes the festival in a light-hearted atmosphere.
Sant'Agata Bolognese and the Bibiena Theatre
The festival is deeply linked to the Ferdinando Bibiena Municipal Theatre, a jewel of theatrical architecture that gives its name to the organizing body and represents a cultural reference point for the entire Bolognese Plain. Through Ri-Creazione, Sant'Agata Bolognese renews its identity every year as a small municipality in Emilia-Romagna capable of building a quality cultural offering, accessible to all and particularly attentive to the new generations.
Ri-Creazione — edition 2026
Ri-Creazione 2026: The Program
The 2026 edition of the Sant'Agata Bolognese theatre festival was held from Wednesday, June 3 to Sunday, June 7, with daily free admission events.
- Wednesday, June 3: 5:30 PM music workshop; 6:00 PM "It's a matter of rhythm" with the Sant'Agata Municipal Band; 9:00 PM "Alto livello" by Pietro Rasoti and Miriam Calautti.
- Thursday, June 4: 5:00 PM workshop "Build your own puppet"; 6:00 PM "Giacomino and the magic beanstalk" by Federico Zuntini; 9:00 PM "La vie est bulle" by Bubble on Circus.
- Friday, June 5: 9:00 PM "Luce" by Compagnia dei Folli.
- Saturday, June 6: 2:30 PM "Mille bolle" by Jenny Clamonte; 4:30 PM "Visioni d'incanto" by Federico Pieri.
- Sunday, June 7: 3:00 PM "Picnic in the park" and "Courtyard games" organized by Fantateatro, at Parco della Mezzaluna.
The shows took place mainly in Piazza dei Martiri and along the streets of the centre; in case of bad weather, there were planned moves to the Bibiena Theatre.
Programme Ri-Creazione 2026
2026 Program
- Wed, June 3 – 5:30 PM music workshop; 6:00 PM "È una questione di ritmo" (Sant'Agata Municipal Band); 9:00 PM "Alto livello" (Pietro Rasoti and Miriam Calautti)
- Thu, June 4 – 5:00 PM workshop "Build your own puppet"; 6:00 PM "Giacomino e il fagiolino magico" (Federico Zuntini); 9:00 PM "La vie est bulle" (Bubble on Circus)
- Fri, June 5 – 9:00 PM "Luce" (Compagnia dei Folli)
- Sat, June 6 – 2:30 PM "Mille bolle" (Jenny Clamonte); 4:30 PM "Visioni d'incanto" (Federico Pieri)
- Sun, June 7 – 3:00 PM "Pic Nic al parco" and "Giochi del cortile" (Fantateatro), Parco della Mezzaluna
Highlights Ri-Creazione 2026
- "La vie est bulle" by Bubble on Circus
- "Luce" by Compagnia dei Folli
- "Build your own puppet" workshop
- Concluding picnic at Parco della Mezzaluna with Fantateatro
Prices Ri-Creazione 2026
Practical information — Ri-Creazione
How to get there
Sant'Agata Bolognese is located in the Bolognese Plain, in Emilia-Romagna. By car, it can be reached from the A1 motorway (Modena Nord exit) or via the Persicetana road; the centre is about 30 km from Bologna. The shows are held in Piazza dei Martiri, in the streets of the centre, and at Parco della Mezzaluna; the Bibiena Theatre is located at Via 2 Agosto 1980, 114.
Admission and times
All shows are free admission. Events are concentrated in the late afternoon and evening, with workshops and activities for children in the afternoon.
Contacts
Ferdinando Bibiena Municipal Theatre, telephone +39 051 6818942, email [email protected]. In case of bad weather, shows will be moved indoors when possible.
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Where does it take place — Ri-Creazione
Teatro Comunale Ferdinando Bibiena
Via 2 Agosto 1980, 114, 40019 Sant'Agata Bolognese