Stagione Lirica di Tradizione del Teatro Pergolesi

The Stagione Lirica di Tradizione, Jesi's Musical Soul

The Stagione Lirica di Tradizione del Teatro Pergolesi is the historic opera festival of the city of Jesi, in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region. Promoted by the Fondazione Pergolesi Spontini, it is part of the circuit of traditional opera seasons recognized by the Ministry of Culture and represents a cornerstone of cultural life in the Marche. Its stage is that of the Teatro G.B. Pergolesi, an 18th-century gem overlooking Piazza della Repubblica, named after the great composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, who was born in Jesi in 1710.

The 59th Edition in 2026

The 2026 edition is the 59th Stagione Lirica di Tradizione and takes place between October and December with approximately 25 curtain raisings. Under the artistic direction of Cristian Carrara, the programme alternates great masterpieces of the repertoire with a new contemporary creation, confirming the dual vocation of the Jesi theatre: preserving tradition and making space for the music of our time.

The Titles in the Programme

• Il trittico by Giacomo Puccini (Il tabarro, Suor Angelica, Gianni Schicchi), October 9th and 11th, with a youth preview on October 7th, directed by Paul-Émile Fourny;
• Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti, October 30th and 31st;
• L'esecuzione by Salvatore Passantino, with a libretto by Marco Malvaldi, November 14th and 15th, a world premiere;
• Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi, December 11th and 13th;
• Querencia, ballet with choreography by Antonio Najarro, December 19th, closing the season.

A Historic Theatre and Its Excellence

Renowned conductors and directors alternate on the podium, while the musical performance is entrusted to the best local ensembles, from the FORM – Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana to the Coro Lirico Marchigiano "Vincenzo Bellini". The Stagione Lirica is also known for its focus on accessibility, with initiatives aimed at a broad audience and new generations, including youth previews and educational projects.

Jesi, City of Opera in the Marche

Attending the Stagione Lirica means experiencing Jesi during one of its most intense seasons: the historic centre enclosed by the Renaissance walls, the Teatro Pergolesi, and the food and wine tradition of the Vallesina valley, from the famous Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi to local typical products. An experience that combines grand opera with the discovery of one of the most fascinating villages in the Marche region.