SPELT – The Night of Witches and Vampires

A night of magic in the village of Spoltore

SPELT – The Night of Witches and Vampires is an itinerant theatrical event that brings the historic center of Spoltore, a town in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, to life every July. Born from the creativity of the VentoNotturno Arte Eventi association, the show transforms the alleys and squares of the village into a widespread stage, where the audience moves freely, following the eternal struggle between good and evil.

How the itinerant show works

The format is that of site-specific theater: seven fixed stations distributed throughout the historic center activate simultaneously every twenty to thirty minutes, allowing spectators to follow individual episodes of the plot by moving from one point to another at their own pace. Each episode is independent, so there is no need to watch them in exact sequence: you can enter the story at any time, with no booking required.

• Eighty artists including actors, dancers, performers, and musicians
• Processions of good and evil parading through the village streets
• Medieval warriors, tarantella dancers, and new dance groups
• Exhibitions of photography, art, and sculpture in Piazza D'Albenzio
• Finale with a food and drink station in Largo San Giovanni

A plot that renews every year

The artistic direction is led by Giuseppe Iannascoli, author and director of the show, who weaves historical and geographical references of the territory with a fantasy component. The unique feature of SPELT is that the plot evolves with each edition, picking up from the previous finale, much like the seasons of a television series: those who return each year find familiar characters and discover how the story continues.

An Abruzzo village in a new light

With its distinctly dark and evocative atmosphere, SPELT attracts thousands of spectators from across Abruzzo and has become one of the most anticipated events of the Spoltore summer. The event enhances the heritage of Spoltore's historic center, inviting residents and visitors to rediscover alleys, squares, and views of the village in a fresh, magical, and immersive light.