1958

Annual Event

Festival of Two Worlds

Each summer, Spoleto becomes the stage for one of the world's most prestigious arts festivals — a celebration of opera, dance, theater, music, and visual art that has drawn performers and audiences from across the globe since 1958.

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Opera & Theater

World premieres staged in Spoleto's ancient Roman theater and historic Caio Melisso theater.

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Dance & Music

Evening concerts and dance performances filling the city's piazzas and historic venues.

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Visual Arts

Installations and exhibitions transforming Spoleto's streets and palazzi into open-air galleries.

"Spoleto is not just a festival — it is a dialogue between two worlds, and a love letter to the art of living."
— Gian Carlo Menotti, Founder
Season
Late June – Mid July
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