Spoltore Ensemble

A festival spread across the village of Spoltore

The Spoltore Ensemble is a multidisciplinary festival that brings the historic centre of Spoltore, an elegant hilltop village in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, to life every summer. Founded in 1983, it is one of the region's longest-running cultural events: from theatre to music, dance to cabaret, and visual arts to literature, the festival traverses genres and languages, turning medieval squares and alleys into one large, open-air stage.

Squares as stages

The festival is decentralised by nature: performances take place between Largo San Giovanni, Piazza D'Albenzio, and Piazza Di Marzio, the heart of Spoltore's historic centre. This format allows the public to experience the event while strolling through the village streets, enjoying evening concerts, theatrical performances, dance galas, and literary meetings. The village's architectural setting, with its churches and panoramic views towards the Adriatic coast, adds charm to every evening.

A programme featuring big names

The artistic direction, entrusted to maestro Giuliano Mazzoccante, curates a programme each year that alternates well-known Italian performers with more experimental acts. Over the years, the festival has hosted plays, symphonic and chamber concerts, dance galas with performers from major international theatres, comedy and cabaret nights, as well as cycles of author meetings and book presentations. The cross-pollination between disciplines is the festival's hallmark.

A landmark for the Abruzzo summer

With over forty years of history, the Spoltore Ensemble has established itself as a cultural hub of the Abruzzo summer, attracting spectators from across the region and beyond. The event is organised by the City of Spoltore with the support of local bodies and foundations, confirming year after year the municipality's commitment to making culture a core identity and a driver for tourism.

How to participate

• Venue: Historic centre of Spoltore (Largo San Giovanni, Piazza D'Albenzio, Piazza Di Marzio)
• Period: Mid-August, five evenings
• Tickets: Available online at ciaotickets.com and at the Largo San Giovanni box office on performance evenings
• Detailed programme: Available on the official website spoltorensembleofficial.it