June 26, 2026 – July 12, 2026 · Spoleto (Perugia)
The 69th edition of the prestigious Festival dei Due Mondi returns to Spoleto from June 26 to July 12, 2026, under the direction of Daniele Cipriani. The central theme is 'Radici' (Roots). This extraordinary program spans opera, dance, prose, and musical theater, featuring international stars like the London Symphony Orchestra with Yuja Wang, the final concert by Gianandrea Noseda, Samuel Barber's opera Vanessa, the dance project Sons of Echo with Daniil Simkin, and sculptures by Giuseppe Penone at Palazzo Collicola.
📅 June 26 - July 12, 2026 — A full 17-day festival experience! 🎵 Don't miss Samuel Barber's opera Vanessa (a brand new production, directed by Leo Muscato). 🎼 Enjoy concerts by the London Symphony Orchestra featuring the incredible Yuja Wang. 🎼 The grand finale concert will be led by Gianandrea Noseda. 🎭 Experience Sons of Echo — a captivating dance performance with Daniil Simkin at the historic Teatro Romano. 🎭 See a unique Shakespearean reinterpretation with Venus and Adonis by the Isango Ensemble. 🖼️ Explore the Anafora exhibition by Giuseppe Penone at Palazzo Collicola. 📍 The festival program includes sections dedicated to Opera, Music, Dance, Prose, Musical Theater, and Visual & Contemporary Art. 🎬 Attend cinema lessons and meet international artists. 🎨 Discover contemporary art installations spread throughout the city. Theme for 2026: 'Radici' (Roots).