Theatre, music, and satire in the Castle courtyard
Every summer, the courtyard of the Desenzano del Garda Castle (province of Brescia) becomes a charming open-air theatre. The ยซTeatro al Castelloยป review, promoted by the Municipality, offers evenings of theatre, music, and satire with nationally renowned artists, in the unique setting of the medieval fortress overlooking the lake.
The 2026 program alternates different styles: the popular theatre of I Legnanesi, the musical tribute to Lucio Dalla by Lorenzo Campani, the sharp monologue by Giuseppe Cruciani, the story of Saint Francis by Giovanni Scifoni, and the comedy of Luca Bizzarri. Five events ranging from cabaret to singer-songwriter music, from civil theatre to narration.
The review confirms the cultural vocation of Desenzano del Garda: a 'consolidated' program, in the words of the administration, capable of bringing national names to one of the most beloved locations on the Brescia side of the lake. The castle courtyard, with its intimate and scenic atmosphere, is the ideal setting for summer evenings.
The 2026 edition offers five events in the courtyard of the Desenzano del Garda Castle: I Legnanesi with 'Guai a chi ruba!' (June 1, sold out), Lorenzo Campani's tribute to Lucio Dalla 'La sera dei miracoli' (June 28), Giuseppe Cruciani's monologue 'Via Crux' (July 7), Giovanni Scifoni with 'Fra' San Francesco, la superstar del Medioevo' (July 12), and Luca Bizzarri with 'Non hanno un amico' (July 26). Tickets on TicketOne.
Performances in the Castle courtyard. Tickets on TicketOne.
Cortile del Castello di Desenzano del Garda, via Castello 63, 25015 Desenzano del Garda (BS).
From June 1 to July 26, 2026 (evenings: June 1 and 28, July 7, 12, and 26).
On sale on TicketOne. Some evenings may sell out (the June 1 Legnanesi date is sold out).
Culture Office of the Municipality, tel. 030 9994161.
Desenzano is on the MilanโVenice railway line and at the Desenzano exit of the A4 motorway; the castle is within walking distance of the center.
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Cortile del Castello di Desenzano
Via Castello 63, 25015 Desenzano del Garda