Festival La Versiliana 2025: the cultural heart of summer in Versilia
Through Aug. 29, theater, music, art, workshops and great guests in the green heart of Marina di Pietrasanta
Theater, dance, music, satire, and cabaret. But also open-air talks dedicated to art, science, and politics. Plus exhibitions, a space for children, and a long list of events balancing tradition and innovation. The Versiliana Festival returns in 2025 with an even richer edition, reaffirming itself as one of Italy’s longest-running and most beloved summer cultural events.
Until August 29, 2025, the park of Villa La Versiliana in Marina di Pietrasanta becomes a stage immersed in nature. The large open-air theater, nestled in the pine forest, hosts a multifaceted and multidisciplinary lineup featuring leading names in entertainment, internationally renowned dance companies, singer-songwriters, showmen, and fresh voices from the contemporary scene.
Unmissable Events in July
July 25: Elio in Quando un musicista ride
July 26: Alice sings Battiato in Eri con me
July 27: Stefano De Martino in Meglio stasera
July 29: Diego Dalla Palma in Perché no?
July 31: Stefano Nazzi in Indagini Live
Michele BraviHighlights in August
August 1: Mania – The Abba Tribute from London’s West End
August 3: Andrea Paris in Riapparis
August 6: Marco Masini in Ci vorrebbe ancora il mare
August 10: Serena Rossi in SereNata a Napoli
August 12: Patty Pravo in Ho provato tutto
August 13: NEK in Nek Hits Live 2025
August 14 & 16: Andrea Pucci in Amo l'estate
August 17: Federico Buffa in La Milonga del Futbol
August 20: Michele Bravi in Sottovoce Tour
August 27: Tony Hadley and The Fabulous TH Band
August 29: Umberto Galimberti in Il bene e il male. Educare le nuove generazioni
Cultural Talks: Incontri al Caffè
A signature feature of the festival is Incontri al Caffè, open-air cultural talks with prominent figures from the worlds of art, science, and politics. Notable dates include:
July 24: Pietrasanta Cult with Umberta Gnutti Beretta, Arturo Galansino, Marinella Senatore, and Giovanni Bonelli
August 5: Pietro Marani
August 21: A special event with surprise guests
August 23: Pietrasanta Cult with Dario Argento
Versiliana Contemporary Theatre
One of the festival’s most recent additions is the Versiliana Contemporary Theatre — a series of prose, dance, and contemporary theater performances hosted in the scenic Barsanti Garden at the Cloister of Sant’Agostino, in Pietrasanta’s historic center. A program that brings together established artists and emerging talents.
La Versiliana dei Piccoli: Creativity, Nature, and Fun
Returning until August 27, 2025, La Versiliana dei Piccoli is the festival’s program dedicated to children and families. Every afternoon, the Arena dei Piccoli offers experiential workshops, theater performances, open-air cinema, and creative and musical labs. Here are some of the most anticipated events:
July:
July 24: Kids Drawing Lab – Io contengo moltitudini with Marinella Senatore (art workshop)
July 27: Pompieropoli with the Fire Department (5:30–10:30 PM)
July 30: The Three Little Pigs (by Fondazione AIDA)
August:
August 1: The Tale of the Bald Prince (with Giuseppe Veneziano)
August 19: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (film screening and workshop)
August 20: Garden Yoga (with Brunella Cerri)
August 24–25: La Bottega dei Colori and Old-Time Superheroes
A Festival for All, Between Art and Nature
The Versiliana Festival is more than just a summer program — it’s a full immersive experience that blends nature, culture, and performance. With a wide and inclusive schedule designed for all ages, it’s a must-attend event for anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of summer in Versilia through the lens of art and creativity.
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