Teatro Curci Theatrical Season
Great drama, dance, and comedy at the Teatro Comunale in Barletta
About Teatro Curci Theatrical Season
The Teatro Curci Theatrical Season in Barletta
Every winter, the Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Curci in Barletta becomes the beating heart of cultural life for the city and the entire Barletta-Andria-Trani (BAT) province in Puglia. The Theatrical Season, promoted by the Municipality of Barletta in collaboration with the Teatro Pubblico Pugliese (Puglia Culture), offers a rich program from November to May that blends drama, contemporary theater, comedy, dance, and events designed for families.
A program of great drama and new languages
The programming is crafted for a broad and diverse audience, alternating repertoire classics with contemporary dramaturgy, without overlooking popular comedy and grand dance. The Barletta stage welcomes leading performers from Italian theater, cinema, and television, bringing to life texts by authors such as Eugene O'Neill and Luigi Pirandello, alongside the latest rewrites on the national scene.
Alongside the drama section, the program dedicates space to comedy, dance in its various forms—from classical ballet to contemporary choreographic research—and the Families at the Theater series, with shows suitable for younger audiences. The theater also complements the drama season with its historic Musical Season, now in its 42nd edition.
A historic theater in the center of Barletta
Inaugurated on April 6, 1872, and named after the Barletta-born composer and conductor Giuseppe Curci, the Teatro Comunale is a fine example of neoclassical architecture, rebuilt based on the designs of architect Federico Santacroce. Overlooking Corso Vittorio Emanuele in the heart of Barletta's historic center, it is prized for the elegance of its Italian-style auditorium and its excellent acoustics, making it one of the most important historic venues in Puglia.
How to experience the season
- Program from November to May featuring drama, contemporary works, comedy, dance, and family theater.
- Subscription packages for different sections and tickets for individual shows.
- Weekday shows generally at 8:30 PM and holiday shows at 6:30 PM, at the Teatro Curci on Corso Vittorio Emanuele 71.
Teatro Curci Theatrical Season — edition 2026
2025/2026 Theatrical Season
The 2025/2026 season at the Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Curci in Barletta brought together 25 events divided between drama, family theater, comedy, contemporary works, and dance, promoted by the Municipality of Barletta with the Teatro Pubblico Pugliese. The program ranged from great repertoire classics to contemporary writing, with a special focus on dance and popular comedy.
Among the drama titles, the audience applauded Massimo Lopez and Tullio Solenghi in their New Year's show, Michele Riondino in Art, Massimo Dapporto in Pirandello Pulp, Daniele Russo in Il caso Jekyll directed by Sergio Rubini, Gabriele Lavia and Federica Di Martino in Long Day's Journey into Night by Eugene O'Neill, as well as the musical Sapore di Mare with Fatima Trotta. The comedy section featured the Gemelli di Guidonia and Giobbe Covatta, while the dance program offered choreography by Silvia Gribaudi, Eric Gauthier, and Apulian companies.
Programme Teatro Curci Theatrical Season 2026
2025/2026 Program (selection)
- Nov 9, 2025 – 13th ApuliArte International Prize (dance)
- Dec 7-8, 2025 – Destino di Clown, with David Larible (families)
- Dec 31, 2025 – Dove eravamo rimasti, with Massimo Lopez and Tullio Solenghi (drama)
- Jan 9-11, 2026 – Art, with Michele Riondino (drama)
- Jan 16, 2026 – Intelligenza Musicale 2.0, Gemelli di Guidonia (comedy)
- Jan 30-Feb 1, 2026 – Pirandello Pulp, with Massimo Dapporto (drama)
- Feb 6-8, 2026 – Il caso Jekyll, with Daniele Russo, directed by Sergio Rubini (drama)
- Feb 20-22, 2026 – Le stravaganti dis-avventure di Kim Sparrow, with Paola Minaccioni (drama)
- Mar 1, 2026 – 70, with Giobbe Covatta (comedy)
- Mar 13-15, 2026 – Long Day's Journey into Night, with Gabriele Lavia and Federica Di Martino (drama)
- Mar 27-29, 2026 – Sapore di Mare, with Fatima Trotta (drama/musical)
- May 22-24, 2026 – Miles Gloriosus (drama)
Highlights Teatro Curci Theatrical Season 2026
- 25 events including drama, comedy, contemporary, dance, and family theater
- Gabriele Lavia and Federica Di Martino in Long Day's Journey into Night by Eugene O'Neill
- Massimo Lopez and Tullio Solenghi for the New Year's Eve show
- Il caso Jekyll with Daniele Russo, directed by Sergio Rubini
Prices Teatro Curci Theatrical Season 2026
Practical information — Teatro Curci Theatrical Season
Location
Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Curci, Corso Vittorio Emanuele 71, 76121 Barletta (BT), Puglia.
Box Office and Information
Teatro Curci Box Office: tel. +39 0883 332456. Administrative offices at Palazzo San Domenico, Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi 198 (tel. +39 0883 300571). Tickets available at the box office and online via Vivaticket. Official website: teatrocurci.it.
Hours
Weekday performances generally at 8:30 PM, holidays at 6:30 PM.
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Where does it take place — Teatro Curci Theatrical Season
Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Curci
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 71, 76121 Barletta