Pergine Festival 2026: Geografie Umane in Valsugana
The 51st Pergine Festival took place in Pergine Valsugana, Italy, from June 27 to July 11, 2026, under the direction of Babilonia Teatri, headed by Valeria Raimondi and Enrico Castellani. This year's theme was 'Geografie Umane', featuring performances across various public spaces. Highlights included 'The Walks', an audio piece by Rimini Protokoll, and Jonathan Zenti's 'Città natale'. Cirque Inextremiste wowed audiences with 'Damoclès', while Cristiano Godano from Marlene Kuntz and Drigo from Negrita held a concert. The Modena group Amigdala organized an overnight event called 'Elementare'. Notable contemporary plays such as 'Nervo Vago' and 'La futura classe dirigente' were also performed, along with the special 'Overtourism' initiative showcasing new artists, supported by the Ministry of Culture and SIAE.
Key facts
- Pergine Festival 2026 was the 51st edition, titled 'Geografie Umane'.
- The festival ran from June 27 to July 11, 2026, in Pergine Valsugana, Italy.
- Artistic direction was by Babilonia Teatri (Valeria Raimondi and Enrico Castellani).
- Performances included 'The Walks' by Rimini Protokoll and 'Città natale' by Jonathan Zenti.
- Cirque Inextremiste performed 'Damoclès' in Piazza Gavazzi.
- Cristiano Godano (Marlene Kuntz) and Drigo (Negrita) performed a concert at Parco di Castel Pergine.
- Amigdala collective presented the overnight performance 'Elementare'.
- Contemporary drama included 'Nervo Vago' by Rita Frongia, 'La futura classe dirigente' by Caterina Marino, and 'Atti degli Apostoli' by Collettivo Baladam B-Side.
- The 'Overtourism' project featured six young artists and was supported by the Ministry of Culture and SIAE.
Entities
Artists
- Valeria Raimondi
- Enrico Castellani
- Jonathan Zenti
- Cristiano Godano
- Drigo
- Rita Frongia
- Caterina Marino
- Tommaso Mattia Russi
- Federica Cottini
- Federica Torchetti
- Lorenzo Paderno
- Andrea Palma
- Maria Vittoria Barrella
- Laura Bevione
Institutions
- Babilonia Teatri
- Rimini Protokoll
- Cirque Inextremiste
- Amigdala
- Collettivo Baladam B-Side
- Estate Teatrale Veronese
- Ministero della Cultura
- SIAE
- Artribune
Locations
- Pergine
- Valsugana
- Italy
- Parco dei Tre castagni
- Piazza Gavazzi
- Parco di Castel Pergine
- Rotonda Experience
- Verona
- Rome
- Venice