Vulci Festival 2026: Four Days of Performances Combining Archaeology, Landscape, and Contemporary Arts

Vulci Festival 2026: Four Days of Performances Combining Archaeology, Landscape, and Contemporary Arts

July 4–5 and 11–12, 2026 | Vulci Archaeological Museum and Castello dell’Abbadia

From July 4 to 12, 2026, the Vulci Archaeological Museum and the Castello dell’Abbadia will host theVulci Festival 2026, a cultural project promoted by the Lazio Regional Directorate of National Museums of the Ministry of Culture and organized by the Fuori Contesto APS Cultural Association.
For two weekends, one of the most evocative locations in the Lazio Maremma will be transformed into a space where historical heritage and contemporary arts converge, through a program of free performances that blends theater, dance, live music, video mapping, and site-specific narrative experiences.
The Festival is part of the initiative to promote the Etruscan and Roman heritage of Vulci undertaken by the Lazio Regional Directorate of National Museums and the Vulci Archaeological Museum, offering new ways to experience the Castello dell’Abbadia and its collections through the language of live performance.
Festival Vulci 2026 is promoted by the Lazio Regional Directorate of National Museums and organized by the Fuori Contesto APS Cultural Association, under the patronage of the municipalities of Canino and Montalto di Castro, in collaboration with Hubstract – Made For Art, the Vulci Foundation, and Proloco Caninese. The project is carried out with funding from the Lazio Region as part of the Public Call for Proposals to support projects promoting cultural heritage through live performance—for the 2025–2026 period.

Program Saturday, July 4
5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – Warriors of Dust
Narrated performance and tour for all ages.
With Marta Rivaroli, Hubstract Made For Art.
A new production created for the Festival and loosely based on the book by archaeologist Sergio Paglieri. A journey through Etruscan heritage, the history of the Castello dell’Abbadia, and the people who have contributed to the discovery and preservation of Vulci.
7:15 p.m. – Orlando at the Castle
A traveling show for families.
Written and performed by Jessica Bertagni and Danilo Turnaturi.
Inspired by Italo Calvino’s adaptation of “Orlando Furioso,” the show transforms the castle and its grounds into an adventurous journey filled with knights, magic, and fantastical exploits.

Sunday, July 5
6:00 p.m. – Puss in Boots
A show for children ages 5 to 10.
Written and performed by Jessica Bertagni and Danilo Turnaturi.
A theatrical reinterpretation of Charles Perrault’s famous fairy tale celebrating the power of imagination and ingenuity.
7:15 p.m. – How I Dress
A show for everyone.
Produced by Fuori Contesto.
Through the language of fairy tales, the show explores the themes of identity and overcoming stereotypes, inviting the audience to reflect on prejudice and the freedom to be oneself.

Saturday, July 11
7:30 p.m. – Sorellastre
A dance-theater performance for all ages.
Produced by Associazione Saltimbanco.
Loosely based on the tales of Giambattista Basile, this performance gives a voice to the female characters traditionally relegated to the margins of fairy tales, in a narrative that weaves together dance, spoken word, and movement.
9:00 p.m. – Terremoto dentro
A performance combining storytelling, music, and video mapping.
Produced by Hubstract Made For Art and Fuori Contesto.
An intimate and universal story that addresses the themes of disability, family memory, and resilience, set in Naples and Pozzuoli during the years of the earthquake.

Sunday, July 12
7:30 p.m. – “Look for Me, I Don’t Know Where I Am”
A site-specific treasure hunt for everyone.
An interactive adventure that leads the audience on a journey of discovery through the Castello dell’Abbadia via puzzles, clues, and stories linked to Vulci’s archaeological heritage.
9:00 p.m. – The Fiora Flows Through the Middle
Closing show featuring dance, music, and video mapping.
An original production created for the Festival. An immersive performance that tells the story of the Castello dell’Abbadia and the surrounding area through images, sounds, movement, and video projections.

Admission is free for all events.
Reservations and information:info@fuoricontesto.it| 376 2137662