Theatrical Season of the Social Theatre of Castiglione delle Stiviere
Edition 2026 Classical Opera Theater

Theatrical Season of the Social Theatre of Castiglione delle Stiviere

Prose, opera, ballet, and music at the Social Theatre of Castiglione delle Stiviere

Castiglione delle Stiviere — Mantova (020)
Dates 25 Jan โ€” 08 Apr 2026
Location Castiglione delle Stiviere (020)
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About Theatrical Season Social Theatre

The Theatrical Season of the Social Theatre of Castiglione delle Stiviere, in the upper province of Mantua, presents a program from October to April that blends prose, opera, ballet, operetta, and classical music. Directed by Maestro Stefano Maffizzoni, the festival alternates major names from the Italian stage and international productions in one of the most beloved historic venues in the Morainic Hills. A season designed for those who love true theatre, made of words, music, and applause under the balconies of an Italian-style theatre.

The Social Theatre, Cultural Heart of Castiglione

The Social Theatre of Castiglione delle Stiviere, in the heart of the upper province of Mantua, has always been the reference point for the cultural life of the Morainic Hills. Its theatrical season, promoted by the Municipality of Castiglione delle Stiviere with the artistic direction of Maestro Stefano Maffizzoni, is one of the most anticipated events in the area: a rich program that, from October to April, spans different genres without ever compromising on quality.

A Program That Mixes Genres

The strength of this festival lies in its variety. Within the same season, you'll find prose with nationally renowned actors, opera, classical ballet, operetta, and classical music with international-level piano concerts. It's an intelligent way to present theatre in a provincial town: there's a brilliant show for a night out with friends, but also a Verdi opera for the more discerning audience.

Where and When

The performances are held at the Social Theatre, in the center of Castiglione delle Stiviere (province of Mantua, Lombardy), with performances scheduled between autumn and spring. Prose evenings generally start at 9:00 PM, while opera and ballet are often scheduled for weekend afternoons. Tickets and season tickets are sold through the Vivaticket platform.

Why It's Worth It

Attending a theatre performance in Castiglione delle Stiviere means experiencing the show in an intimate venue, where the proximity to the stage makes every evening more intense. It's the kind of season that builds a loyal local audience and is worth a trip for those in the vicinity of Mantua, Brescia, and the southern Lake Garda area looking for quality programming close to home.

Theatrical Season Social Theatre โ€” edition 2026

The second part of the 2025/2026 Season of the Social Theatre of Castiglione delle Stiviere brings together ballet, opera, prose, and comedy, with performers such as Amanda Sandrelli, Luca Bizzarri, Claudio Bisio, and I Legnanesi. The 2026 shows take place from January to April, between weekend afternoons and evenings.

2026 opens the second half of the Theatrical Season of the Social Theatre of Castiglione delle Stiviere with a program ranging from classical ballet to Verdi's opera, from author's prose to dialect comedy.

The program alternates major touring companies and well-known faces from Italian theatre and entertainment, confirming the multidisciplinary formula of the Mantuan festival. Artistic direction remains entrusted to Maestro Stefano Maffizzoni.

Programme Theatrical Season Social Theatre 2026

Sunday, January 25, 2026, 5:00 PM โ€” Ballet

  • The Sleeping Beauty โ€” Russian Classical Ballet

Sunday, February 8, 2026, 5:00 PM โ€” Opera

  • Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi โ€” directed by Maestro Stefano Giaroli

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:00 PM โ€” Prose

  • Vicini di casa โ€” with Amanda Sandrelli and Gigio Alberti

Sunday, March 15, 2026, 9:00 PM โ€” Prose

  • Le nostre donne โ€” with Luca Bizzarri, Enzo Paci, and Antonio Zavatteri

Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:00 PM โ€” Prose

  • La mia vita raccontata male โ€” with Claudio Bisio

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 9:00 PM โ€” Comedy

  • Promessa d'amore โ€” I Legnanesi

Highlights Theatrical Season Social Theatre 2026

Among the most anticipated moments of 2026: Verdi's Rigoletto, the prose with Amanda Sandrelli and Gigio Alberti, Claudio Bisio's one-man show, and the comedy by I Legnanesi.

Prices Theatrical Season Social Theatre 2026

Single ticket: stalls and boxes โ‚ฌ25.00, gallery โ‚ฌ15.00, with reductions for under 18s and schools. Full season ticket (10 shows) โ‚ฌ230.00; partial season ticket (5 shows) โ‚ฌ115.00. Sales via Vivaticket.

Practical information — Theatrical Season Social Theatre

Where

Social Theatre, center of Castiglione delle Stiviere (MN), Lombardy.

Tickets and Season Tickets

Single ticket: stalls and boxes โ‚ฌ25.00, gallery โ‚ฌ15.00, with reductions for under 18s and schools. Full season ticket (10 shows, stalls) โ‚ฌ230.00; partial season ticket (5 shows) โ‚ฌ115.00. Sales via Vivaticket platform.

How to Get Here

Castiglione delle Stiviere is accessible from the A4 Milan-Venice motorway (Desenzano or Sirmione exit) and the SS236. By train, the nearest stations are Desenzano del Garda and Mantua, with bus connections to the town center.

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