Stagione Teatrale del Teatro Piermarini di Matelica
Great drama and music in the historic Italian-style theatre of Matelica
About Stagione Teatrale Piermarini
A season of theatre in the heart of the Marche
The Stagione Teatrale del Teatro Piermarini is the cultural event that, from November to April, enlivens the historic centre of Matelica, in the province of Macerata, in the hinterland of the Marche region. Promoted by the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Matelica in collaboration with AMAT (Associazione Marchigiana Attività Teatrali), with the support of the Marche Region and the Ministry of Culture, the festival offers a rich and varied programme: great authorial drama, comedy, concerts, amateur theatre, and shows designed for children and families.
The historic Teatro Piermarini
The festival takes place in one of the most fascinating historic theatres in the region. The Giuseppe Piermarini Municipal Theatre was designed around 1805 by the famous architect Giuseppe Piermarini, the same architect who designed Milan's La Scala, and was inaugurated in 1812. After important 19th-century restorations and a long recovery project, the theatre was reopened to the public in 1995: the season celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of that reopening with special non-subscription events. Its Italian-style hall, with boxes arranged on multiple tiers, offers spectators an intimate and elegant experience.
A programme for all tastes
The season features a total of thirteen shows, six of which are included in the subscription package. Very well-known performers will take the stage in Matelica: among the announced protagonists are Francesco Pannofino, Francesco Acquaroli, and Paolo Sassanelli with the classic by Tom Stoppard, Maria Grazia Cucinotta with Pino Quartullo, Rocío Muñoz Morales, and the comedian Paolo Cevoli. Alongside drama, there is an adaptation of Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment", concerts, a show for children, and musical offerings ranging from rock'n'roll to gospel.
Experiencing the season
The shows are mainly held in the evening, starting at 9 PM, while some family-oriented shows and amateur theatre are scheduled for the afternoon. The festival is a valuable opportunity to discover Matelica, the city of Verdicchio wine and the ideal capital of the upper Esino valley, combining an evening at the theatre with a visit to a historic village rich in flavours.
Stagione Teatrale Piermarini — edition 2026
The 2025/2026 Theatre Season in Matelica ran from November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, marking thirty years since the reopening of the Teatro Piermarini in 1995. Curated by the Municipality of Matelica with AMAT, it offered a programme of thirteen titles, six on subscription, alternating great authorial drama with comedy, music, and family-oriented productions. As highlighted by the Councillor for Culture, Barbara Cacciolari, the programming was "designed for all tastes: drama, music, children's theatre, comedies, innovative shows," to strengthen Matelica's position as a reference point for theatre in the region.
Programme Stagione Teatrale Piermarini 2026
Subscription Shows
- Saturday, November 1, 9:00 PM — "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" by Tom Stoppard, with Francesco Pannofino, Francesco Acquaroli, and Paolo Sassanelli, directed by Alberto Rizzi.
- Sunday, November 23, 9:00 PM — "Crime and Punishment" by Dostoevsky (adapted by Glauco Mauri), with Gabriele Gasco, Woody Neri, Giulio Petushi, and others, directed by Andrea Baracco.
- Friday, December 26, 9:00 PM — James Patterson Gospel Singers in concert.
- Sunday, March 22, 9:00 PM — "La moglie fantasma" by David Tristram, with Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Pino Quartullo, directed by Marco Rampoldi.
- Tuesday, April 14, 9:00 PM — "Contrazioni pericolose", with Rocío Muñoz Morales and Giorgio Lupano, text and direction by Gabriele Pignotta.
- Thursday, April 30, 9:00 PM — "Figli di Troia", with Paolo Cevoli.
Non-Subscription Shows
- Sunday, November 16, 5:30 PM — "L'uomo, la bestia e la virtù", regional amateur theatre festival.
- Sunday, December 14, 9:00 PM — Concert for the 30th anniversary of the theatre's reopening: Matthew Lee, "The prince of rock'n'roll".
- Saturday, January 31, 9:00 PM — "Angeli in vacanza", biblical theatre group.
- Friday, February 20, 9:00 PM — "Lo schiaccianoci", Rossini Symphony Orchestra.
- Saturday, March 14, 9:00 PM — "D.O.C. - Avanti il prossimo", Le Mezze Facce.
- Saturday, March 21, 5:30 PM — "Ai Ai Ai Pinocchio", show for children aged 5 and up.
All shows are held at the Giuseppe Piermarini Municipal Theatre in Matelica.
Highlights Stagione Teatrale Piermarini 2026
Prices Stagione Teatrale Piermarini 2026
Practical information — Stagione Teatrale Piermarini
Where
Giuseppe Piermarini Municipal Theatre, historic centre of Matelica (MC), Marche.
How to get there
By car: SS76 Ancona-Rome dual carriageway, exit for Matelica; the theatre is in the town centre. By train: Matelica station is served by the Civitanova Marche-Albacina line. Nearest airport: Ancona-Falconara.
Tickets and subscriptions
Subscription for 6 shows: stalls and central boxes €110 (reduced €95), side boxes €95 (reduced €80). Single show tickets starting from €20. Online sales on vivaticket.com.
Information
Teatro Piermarini Box Office: +39 0737 85088. AMAT: +39 071 2072439 - www.amatmarche.net. IAT Matelica Tourist Office: +39 0737 685684.
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Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Piermarini
Via Umberto I, 62024 Matelica