The Streets of Theatre
The international urban theatre festival of the Abbiatense area
About The Streets of Theatre
Theatre Takes to the Streets
Le Strade del Teatro was born in 1996 in Abbiategrasso, in the Metropolitan City of Milan, as part of the 'Metropòli' project of the then Province of Milan. The idea is simple and powerful: to bring theatre out of conventional venues, into the streets and squares, making it a tool for encounter and integration between citizens of different cultures. Since then, the festival has grown to become an international benchmark for urban theatre.
Forty Shows, Eleven Municipalities
Each edition features around forty shows spanning various street art forms:
- Contemporary circus and vertical dance
- Street theatre and performing arts
- Mime, clowning, and physical theatre
- Shows for families and younger audiences
The event, with Abbiategrasso as the main hub, extends to eleven municipalities in the Abbiatense and Magentino areas: Albairate, Boffalora sopra Ticino, Cassinetta di Lugagnano, Corbetta, Cusago, Magenta, Mesero, Robecco sul Naviglio, Vermezzo, and Vittuone.
An Award-Winning History
Organized by the Centro Teatro dei Navigli, Le Strade del Teatro received the prestigious Premio Hystrio for best theatre initiative in 2012. This recognition testifies to the quality and consistency of a project that combines artistic research, popular appeal, and territorial roots along the Lombardy canals.
The Streets of Theatre — edition 2026
The 2026 edition confirms the festival's formula, traditionally scheduled between May and June. With Abbiategrasso as the main hub, the event brings contemporary circus, street theatre, dance, mime, and clowning shows to the eleven municipalities in the area. As of June 1, 2026, the precise dates have not yet been published.
Programme The Streets of Theatre 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including dates and shows, will be published by the Centro Teatro dei Navigli. As is tradition, the festival offers around forty shows of contemporary circus, vertical dance, street theatre, mime, and clowning in the squares of Abbiategrasso and the other participating municipalities. Program coming soon.
Highlights The Streets of Theatre 2026
The contemporary circus and vertical dance performances in the town squares, the heart of the urban theatre festival.
Prices The Streets of Theatre 2026
Practical information — The Streets of Theatre
Getting Here
Abbiategrasso is about 22 km from Milan, reachable by train (Milan-Mortara line) and by car via the SS494. The shows take place in the streets and squares of the town centre and in the other participating municipalities.
Admission
Many street theatre performances are free. For details and the schedule, please consult the website of the Centro Teatro dei Navigli.
Information
Centro Teatro dei Navigli — [email protected].
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Where does it take place — The Streets of Theatre
Vie e piazze del centro storico
Abbiategrasso, 20081 Abbiategrasso