Tramonti Festival
Theatre, dance, and performances at sunset in the Santa Croce Garden in Tuscania
About Tramonti
Performances at sunset in the Etruscan city
The Tramonti Festival is one of the most poetic summer events in the Tuscia region: a showcase of theatre, dance, and performance that brings Friday evenings in Tuscania, in the province of Viterbo, to life. The stage is the Garden of the former Santa Croce Temple in Piazza Francesco Basile, an evocative space transformed for the occasion into a meeting point between performing arts and the public. Shows start at 7:30 PM, when the sunset light envelops the stone and greenery of the garden, and are accompanied by a small welcome aperitif included in the ticket price.
Artistic direction by Loredana Parrella
The festival is curated by Twain Centro di Produzione Danza, a recognized leader in live performance in the Lazio region, active in the production, training, and promotion of dance and performing arts. Artistic direction is entrusted to choreographer Loredana Parrella, who crafts a program each year focused on contemporary languages and the relationship between human beings and others—a thematic thread running through the various editions. The project is realized with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Lazio Region, and the Municipality of Tuscania.
A festival born at sunset
The event began in 2021 as "Tramonti a Santa Croce," a series of evening appointments featuring music, dance, and theatre in the gardens of the former temple. The format has solidified over the years: in 2023 and 2024, the festival hosted productions by companies such as Borderlinedanza, ASMED – Balletto di Sardegna, ArtGarage, Naturalis Labor, and EgriBianco Danza, while the 2025 edition brought the Mandala Dance Company and the Spellbound Contemporary Ballet to Tuscania. This journey has established the Tuscia town as a small hub for Italian contemporary dance in the summer.
The 2026 edition
The 2026 edition runs from July 10th to 31st, featuring four evenings on the bill and five performances. Opening the festival is the Balletto Teatro di Torino with "I Love You, Schubert!" choreographed by Manfredi Perego; followed by "Silence" by ArtGarage with choreography by Emma Cianchi, "La sposa del vento" by the Settimo Cielo company, a performance inspired by the works of Oskar Kokoschka, and the closing night featuring "Fitting" by Compagnia Hunt and "Naufraghi" by Naturalis Labor, directed by Luciano Padovani.
Why attend
- Unique setting: the garden of the former Santa Croce Temple, in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in southern Etruria.
- Nationally acclaimed companies: every evening offers high-quality contemporary dance and theatre productions.
- Convivial formula: a single, affordable ticket price with a welcome aperitif included.
- The territory: the perfect opportunity to discover Tuscania, the Romanesque basilicas of San Pietro and Santa Maria Maggiore, and the landscapes of the Lazio Tuscia region.
Tramonti — edition 2026
Tramonti 2026: four Fridays of dance and theatre
The 2026 edition of the Tramonti Festival takes place from July 10th to 31st at the Santa Croce Garden in Tuscania, under the artistic direction of Loredana Parrella and curated by Twain Centro di Produzione Danza. The theme running through the program is the relationship between ourselves and others, explored through the languages of contemporary dance, theatre, and performance. All shows begin at 7:30 PM and are preceded by a welcome aperitif included in the 5-euro single ticket. The project is supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Lazio Region, and the Municipality of Tuscania.
Programme Tramonti 2026
2026 Program — Santa Croce Garden, 7:30 PM
- Friday, July 10 — "I Love You, Schubert!", Balletto Teatro di Torino, choreography by Manfredi Perego (dance).
- Friday, July 17 — "Silence", ArtGarage, choreography by Emma Cianchi (dance with installation).
- Friday, July 24 — "La sposa del vento", Settimo Cielo company: performance with QR codes inspired by the works of Oskar Kokoschka.
- Friday, July 31 — double closing night: "Fitting", Compagnia Hunt (dance) and "Naufraghi", Naturalis Labor, choreography by Luciano Padovani (dance).
Highlights Tramonti 2026
- Opening with the Balletto Teatro di Torino and the choreography "I Love You, Schubert!" by Manfredi Perego
- "La sposa del vento" by Settimo Cielo, a multimedia performance inspired by Oskar Kokoschka
- Double closing night with Compagnia Hunt and Naturalis Labor
- Welcome aperitif at sunset included with every ticket
Prices Tramonti 2026
Practical information — Tramonti
How to get there
Tuscania is located in the province of Viterbo, in northern Lazio, about 20 km from Viterbo and 90 km from Rome. By car: take the Vetrallese provincial road from Viterbo or the SS1 Aurelia highway, exiting at Tarquinia, then follow the Tarquiniese provincial road. Cotral bus connections are available from Viterbo. The Santa Croce Garden is located at Piazza Francesco Basile 6, in the town center.
Tickets
Single ticket at 5 euros for each evening, with a welcome aperitif included. Reservations: [email protected] or +39 380 1462962. Performances start at 7:30 PM.
Tips
Arrive a little early to enjoy the aperitif and the sunset over the garden. Summer evenings in the Tuscia region can be cool: bring a light jacket.
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Where does it take place — Tramonti
Giardino di Santa Croce (Ex Tempio Santa Croce)
Piazza Francesco Basile 6, 01017 Tuscania