Spring at the Theatre
The theatre and music festival at the Teatro Comunale in Cavriglia, in the heart of the Valdarno area near Arezzo
About Spring at the Theatre
The Valdarno theatre that tells the story of its land
In Cavriglia, a small town in the province of Arezzo nestled among the hills of the upper Valdarno, spring brings with it a theatre season that has become a highly anticipated event. Spring at the Theatre transforms the Teatro Comunale in Piazza Berlinguer into a gathering place for fans of prose, music, and folk traditions, with a programme that weaves together local talent and productions that reach beyond the borders of Tuscany.
A festival born from the region
The identity of Spring at the Theatre lies in a precise choice: giving space to the artistic energy of the Valdarno. Local theatre companies, area musicians, cultural associations, and projects by the new generation find a real stage here. However, there is no shortage of international reach, with international guests and national premieres that bring breadth and ambition to the programme.
The festival is promoted by the Municipality of Cavriglia in collaboration with Materiali Sonori, a historic record label and cultural entity that has been operating in the Valdarno for decades and oversees the artistic direction and organization of the season.
Between prose, music, and local memory
The programme alternates between brilliant comedies, authorial monologues, concerts, and performances of dance and folk tradition. One of the most deeply felt themes is the memory of the region: in Cavriglia, a land marked by the history of lignite mines, the shows often weave together civic storytelling and local identity, returning pieces of their collective history to the audience.
A theatre for everyone
With low-cost tickets and some events offering free admission, Spring at the Theatre confirms its popular and inclusive vocation. It is an opportunity to discover a vibrant, deep-rooted provincial theatre, far from the major circuits but capable of offering quality evenings just a stone's throw from Arezzo, San Giovanni Valdarno, and Montevarchi.
- Where: Teatro Comunale, Piazza Berlinguer 1, Cavriglia (AR)
- When: In spring, between April and June
- Who: Municipality of Cavriglia and Materiali Sonori
- What: Prose, music, dance, folk traditions, and local projects
Spring at the Theatre — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Spring at the Theatre brought eleven events to the stage of the Teatro Comunale in Cavriglia between April 2 and June 4, confirming the formula that weaves together local talent and new productions. Promoted by the Municipality of Cavriglia and Materiali Sonori, the season alternated between prose, singer-songwriter music, brilliant comedy, and international folk tradition.
Among the most heartfelt moments were the show Dragogeno – The piece of lignite that refused to be burned, which drew on the mining memory of the territory, and the national premiere of Vertigo – Anatomy of a lie. The festival closed on June 4 with the show What are the gods for.
Programme Spring at the Theatre 2026
Thursday, April 2 — 9:30 PM
- Andree Di Foggia in concert — repertoire between Latin and jazz, with Andrea Moracci (guitar), Pablo Cancialli (percussion), and Claudia Salvini (vocals)
Saturday, April 11 — 5:00 PM
- Dragogeno – The piece of lignite that refused to be burned — with Sergio Serges, directed by Monia Baldini, a show dedicated to the mining memory of Cavriglia
Saturday, April 18
- Vertigo – Anatomy of a lie (national premiere) — with Barbara Massini and Silvano Alpini, Emilio Spera on piano, directed by Francesco Marini, Masaccio Cultural Association
Friday, April 24
- Esera in concert — Levia Gravia — contemporary music with Lorenzo Greco, Federico Barghini, and Simone Bracci, from the album for the Materiali Sonori label
Saturday, May 9
- Only dead — comedy by Alessandro Tedesco, directed by Manola Rosadini, Paro Paro Cultural Association
Sunday, May 10 — 5:00 PM (free admission)
- Djemtë e Bogonicës Folk Group (Albania) — traditional polyphonic music and dances
Saturday, May 16
- Visiting hours — brilliant comedy by Stefania De Ruvo, I Lilium Theatre Company
Friday, May 22
- Novecento by Alessandro Baricco — with Alessandro Corsi, directed by Massi Fruchi, Paro Paro Cultural Association
Saturday, May 23
- Me like a butterfly — text and direction by Laura Becattini, with Antonio Cacciapuoti, Giulia Girolami, and Daniela Alessandri, in collaboration with Chimera Arcobaleno Arcigay Arezzo
Thursday, June 4 (free admission)
- What are the gods for — concept and direction by Angelo Mirko Cataldo, Arkadia APS
Highlights Spring at the Theatre 2026
- The national premiere of Vertigo – Anatomy of a lie
- Dragogeno, a show about the mining memory of Cavriglia
- The monologue Novecento by Alessandro Baricco
- The folk concert by the Albanian group Djemtë e Bogonicës (free admission)
Prices Spring at the Theatre 2026
Practical information — Spring at the Theatre
How to get there
Cavriglia is located in the Valdarno area of Arezzo and is easily accessible by car from the A1 motorway exits of Valdarno (Incisa-Reggello) or Arezzo. The Teatro Comunale is in Piazza Berlinguer 1, in the town centre. By train, the reference station is San Giovanni Valdarno, on the Florence-Arezzo-Rome line, with a bus connection available.
Tickets
Tickets are affordably priced (generally between 5 and 10 euros, with reduced rates for online purchases); some events offer free admission. Online pre-sale is available on dedicated platforms; information and reservations via email at [email protected] or by phone.
Tips
Evening shows generally start in the evening, while some afternoon events are designed for families and young people. It is recommended to book in advance for the most popular shows.
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Where does it take place — Spring at the Theatre
Teatro Comunale di Cavriglia
Piazza Berlinguer 1, 52022 Cavriglia