Teatro Puccini Theatre Season in Altopascio
Drama, music, and dance at the Altopascio Municipal Theatre
About Puccini Theatre Season
A high-quality programme in the heart of the Lucca Plain
The Giacomo Puccini Municipal Theatre and Cinema Season is the winter appointment with drama, music, and dance in Altopascio, a town in the Lucca Plain in the province of Lucca, Tuscany. Every year, from December to April, the theatre on Via Regina Margherita offers a programme that alternates between big names in comedy, dramatic actors, singer-songwriters, and contemporary dance performances.
The festival is the result of a long-standing collaboration between the Municipality of Altopascio and the Fondazione Toscana Spettacolo onlus, the regional circuit that brings the most significant national productions to Tuscany's theatres. This synergy ensures a perfect balance of quality and variety each season, with shows that appeal to a wide and loyal audience.
The Puccini Theatre: stage and cinema
The Giacomo Puccini Municipal Theatre and Cinema is a state-of-the-art multifunctional space: in addition to theatrical performances, it hosts film screenings and a programme dedicated to schools and families. It is much more than just a theatre; it is a true cultural hub for Altopascio and the surrounding municipalities, playing an important role in the education of new generations.
In recent years, the season has seen growing success, with subscription campaigns frequently selling out and a dedicated following of spectators from across the region.
What to expect
- Drama performances featuring leading Italian theatre actors.
- Comedy and social theatre evenings.
- Musical events, from singer-songwriters to jazz.
- Contemporary dance performances.
- A parallel programme for schools and families.
How to enjoy the season
All performances start at 9:00 PM. You can attend individual shows with a ticket or follow the entire season with a subscription, which remains the most convenient option and a favourite among the Puccini's loyal audience. For those visiting Altopascio, the season is also an excellent opportunity to discover a town rich in history, an ancient stop on the Via Francigena.
Puccini Theatre Season — edition 2026
The 2025/2026 Season of the Giacomo Puccini Municipal Theatre and Cinema in Altopascio confirms the quality of the collaboration between the Municipality and the Fondazione Toscana Spettacolo onlus, with a programme of nine events that blends drama, music, and dance. From the intelligent comedy of Stefano Fresi and Maurizio Lastrico to the social theatre of Luca Bizzarri, from the music of Malika Ayane to the tribute to Pino Daniele, and contemporary dance. All performances start at 9:00 PM.
Programme Puccini Theatre Season 2026
Thursday, December 4, 2025 — 9:00 PM
- Stefano Fresi in "Dioggene"
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 — 9:00 PM
- "Brokeback Mountain" with Malika Ayane, Edoardo Purgatori, and Filippo Contri
Thursday, January 15, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- "Ditegli sempre di sì" with Mario Autore, Anna Ferraioli Ravel, and Domenico Pinelli
Thursday, January 22, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- "Pino Daniele... storia e poesia di un mascalzone latino" with the ORT Brass Quintet, jazz trio, and Nadyne Rush
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- "Ti ho sposato per allegria" with Giampiero Ingrassia and Marianella Bargilli
Friday, February 20, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- "Ototeman_what if", dance performance with Sofia Galvan and Stefania Menestrina
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- "L'angelo della storia" by Collettivo Sotterraneo
Saturday, March 28, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- "Sul lastrico" with Maurizio Lastrico
Monday, April 13, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- "Le nostre donne" with Luca Bizzarri, Enzo Paci, and Antonio Zavatteri
Highlights Puccini Theatre Season 2026
Prices Puccini Theatre Season 2026
Practical information — Puccini Theatre Season
Location
Teatro Cinema Comunale Giacomo Puccini, Via Regina Margherita 17-19, 55011 Altopascio (LU).
How to get there
By car: Altopascio is served by the A11 Firenze-Mare motorway (Altopascio exit). By train: the Altopascio station is on the Florence-Lucca-Viareggio line. The theatre is located in the town centre, within walking distance of the station.
Tickets and subscriptions
Theatre box office on Via Regina Margherita and online pre-sales on the official website www.teatrocinemapuccini.it. Full-season subscriptions and individual tickets are available, with discounts for under-35s and schools.
Times
All performances start at 9:00 PM.
Contacts
Phone: +39 0583 216701 — Email: [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Puccini Theatre Season
Teatro Cinema Comunale Giacomo Puccini
Via Regina Margherita, 17-19, 55011 Altopascio