The Globe Performing Space opens in Valsamoggia near Bologna
The 14th edition of the PerformAzioni International Performing Arts Festival, overseen by Anna Dora Dorno and hosted by Associazione Panicarte, is scheduled from August 23 to September 12, 2025, in the Apennines close to Bologna. Endorsed by the Italian Ministry of Culture, the festival will introduce The Globe – Performing Space, an eco-digital venue debuting on August 30. The inaugural evening features Marco Martinelli's Farsi Luogo, The Art of Freedom, and a concert by Marco Dalpane. Historic locations will host events, including Follow the Angel on August 23 and LUCE on August 31. The festival will showcase performances from Chile and Brazil, along with children's activities and workshops, wrapping up with Las Muchas, Utopie Migranti, LUCE, and Memory by Nigar Hasib from September 9–12.
Key facts
- PerformAzioni International Performing Arts Festival is in its 14th edition.
- The festival is directed by Anna Dora Dorno and organized by Associazione Panicarte.
- The festival runs from August 23 to September 12, 2025.
- The Globe – Performing Space opens on August 30, 2025, in Valmoggia (Savigno).
- The Globe is a geodesic dome designed as an eco-digital space for performing arts.
- The festival is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Culture for the first time.
- Performances include works by Marco Martinelli, Marco Dalpane, and Nigar Hasib.
- The festival closes at Oratorio San Filippo Neri in Bologna from September 9 to 12.
Entities
Artists
- Anna Dora Dorno
- Marco Martinelli
- Marco Dalpane
- Nigar Hasib
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Mariantònia Oliver
Institutions
- Instabili Vaganti
- Associazione Panicarte
- Teatro delle Albe
- Teatringestazione
- Italian Ministry of Culture
- Oratorio San Filippo Neri
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Valmoggia
- Savigno
- Valsamoggia
- Apennines
- Abbey of Monteveglio
- Rocca dei Bentivoglio
- Bazzano
- Grotte di Labante
- Emilia-Romagna
- Chile
- Brazil
- Spain