Scenari di Quartiere
Storytelling theatre brought to your doorstep, in the neighbourhoods of Livorno
About Scenari di Quartiere
Theatre that steps out of the theatre
Scenari di Quartiere is one of the most beloved events of the Livorno summer: a storytelling theatre festival that, instead of calling the audience to the theatre, brings performances directly into the neighbourhoods of Livorno, in Tuscany. Squares, walls, courtyards, villas, and streets of the Labronian capital are transformed into open-air stages, restoring to theatre its most popular and accessible dimension. Each evening takes place in a different neighbourhood, so that the entire city becomes, night after night, the set of the festival.
Eleven years of theatre at your doorstep
Born in 2015, the festival is promoted by the Fondazione Teatro Goldoni together with the Municipality of Livorno and enjoys the support of Fondazione Livorno, Unicoop Etruria, and numerous civic and entrepreneurial entities in the area. The artistic direction is entrusted to Fabrizio Brandi and Emanuele Gamba. In over a decade, Scenari di Quartiere has grown to become a point of reference not only for Livorno but for the entire Italian storytelling theatre scene, hosting nationally renowned artists.
Performances in the neighbourhoods
The strength of the festival lies in its local roots: each appointment is held in a different neighbourhood, from Borgo Cappuccini to San Marco, from Shanghai to Colline, from Fabbricotti to Leccia. The audience sits in the square or in a courtyard, under the windows of the houses, to watch monologues and theatrical tales ranging from historical memory to civil stories, from comedy to poetry. Since 2023, the programme has also included three serenades in evocative places of the city, short concerts that span different genres, from vintage songs to tango.
A free-admission festival
All Scenari di Quartiere events are open to the public and free of charge. To ensure better organisation, from this year it is possible to book up to four seats per person for free, while maintaining free access for those who arrive without a reservation. This is the synthesis of the event's spirit: quality theatre that is accessible to everyone, bringing citizens closer to live arts and the places of their city.
Scenari di Quartiere — edition 2026
Scenari di Quartiere 2026 — 11th edition
The 2026 edition of Scenari di Quartiere confirms the winning formula of storytelling theatre brought to your doorstep, with ten appointments spread over three weekends in June in the neighbourhoods of Livorno. All performances are free admission and start at 7:30 PM (except for the evening in prison, at 6:00 PM). The artistic direction is by Fabrizio Brandi and Emanuele Gamba.
Important news this year: it is possible to book for free up to four seats per person via TicketOne, starting from June 5th. However, booking does not limit free access for the public.
Programme Scenari di Quartiere 2026
Friday, June 12 — Garibaldi, Via Maria Terreni
- 7:00 PM — Saverio La Ruina in Via del Popolo
Saturday, June 13 — Borgo Cappuccini, Piazza Gavi
- 7:30 PM — Mario Menicagli in Sono solo sillabe di… Cavalleria
Sunday, June 14 — San Marco, Mura Lorenesi
- 7:30 PM — Tindaro Granata in Antropolaroid
Friday, June 19 — Benci Centro, Piazza XX Settembre
- 7:30 PM — Andrea Cosentino in Primi passi sulla luna
Saturday, June 20 — Shanghai, Via Stenone
- 7:30 PM — Volontré (Dominici, Falca, Peloso) in Canzoni d'amore e libertà
Sunday, June 21 — Colline, Via del Fagiano
- 7:30 PM — Luisa Borini in Molto dolore per nulla
Thursday, June 25 — Le Sughere, Prison
- 6:00 PM — Compagnia Tempo Libero in In questo spicchio di cielo (entry upon advance registration with ID)
Friday, June 26 — Fabbricotti, Villa Fabbricotti
- 7:30 PM — Andrea Pennacchi in Una piccola Odissea
Saturday, June 27 — La Leccia, Villa Corridi
- 7:30 PM — Pieri & Cognetta in Voci di Donne
Sunday, June 28 — La Rosa, Ippodromo Caprilli
- 7:30 PM — Federica Molteni in Alfonsina Strada
In addition to the storytelling theatre performances, the programme includes three serenades in evocative places of the city.
Highlights Scenari di Quartiere 2026
Prices Scenari di Quartiere 2026
Practical information — Scenari di Quartiere
When
Three weekends in June (Friday to Sunday), with performances starting at 7:30 PM. The performance at the Le Sughere Prison begins at 6:00 PM.
Where
In the various neighbourhoods of Livorno: squares, walls, villas, and courtyards change every evening. The precise locations are indicated in the official programme.
Admission and bookings
Free admission. You can book up to 4 seats per person for free via TicketOne. For the performance in prison, advance registration via email and the presentation of an identity document at the entrance are mandatory.
How to get there
Livorno can be reached by train (Livorno Centrale station) and by car via the A12 and FI-PI-LI highways. Many neighbourhoods are served by urban bus lines.
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