Operaestate Festival Veneto returns for its 45th edition from June 27 to September 15, 2025, reaffirming its status as one of the most prestigious cultural events on the Italian arts scene.
Taking place in Bassano del Grappa and throughout the scenic Pedemontana Veneta, the festival presents over 100 performances of Dance, Theatre, Music, and Contemporary Circus, featuring more than 500 artists from 14 countries.
A New Artistic Vision
This year marks the beginning of a new three-year cycle, focusing on interconnected themes such as the promotion of research and innovation, enhancement of both tangible and intangible heritage, and the development of inclusive and well-being-oriented projects.
The festival's multidisciplinary program invites audiences, communities, and visitors to engage with diverse contemporary performing arts languages through original creations, co-productions, and world premieres.
2025 Full Artistic Program
Grand Musical Opening
The rich music program launches on July 14 with a spectacular celebration: on the iconic Ponte degli Alpini, the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, accompanied by a fireworks display along the banks of the Brenta River.
July 2025 Calendar
- July 9 – Dance: ResExtensa Dance Company presents an original production honoring the festival with breathtaking suspended choreography
- July 10 – Dance: Silvia Gribaudi in Suspended Chorus, an exploration of the desires that move bodies, inviting the audience to become a witnessing chorus
- July 12 – Music: Paolo Fresu and Uri Caine perform Improvvisi, a prestigious jazz encounter
- July 13 – Theatre: Gaia Nanni and Giuliana Musso present their acclaimed theatrical works
- July 16 – Circus: Bassano City of Circus, a city-wide contemporary circus event
- July 17 – Theatre: Babilonia Teatri takes the stage with their groundbreaking productions
- July 18 – Dance: Tom Cassani’s Iterations, a show centered on the precision of sleight-of-hand
- July 19 – Dance: Marco D’Agostin returns to Bassano with Asteroide, a homage to the power and logic of musical theatre
- July 21 – Music: Young Talents concert featuring violinist Elli Choi and pianist Riccardo Gagliardi
- July 23 – Music: Bassano City of Jazz: Lilian Terry Memory, a tribute to the Italian jazz icon with performances spread across the city
- July 24 – Dance: Christos Papadopoulos, one of the most innovative voices in contemporary dance
- July 25 – Theatre: Elio Germano and Teho Teardo present their collaborative performance
- July 27 – Theatre: Luca Scarlini and Beppa Casarin in a unique theatrical event
- July 28 – Music: Chamber concert with violinist Giulia Cellacchi, cellist Maria Salvatori, and pianist Maya Oganyan
- July 30 – Music: Duo concert with Boris and Elena Garlitsky
- July 31 – Dance: Adriano Bolognino premieres Samia, inspired by the true story of a young Somali athlete
August 2025 Calendar
- August 1 – Theatre: Luca Scarlini and guitarist Alberto Mesirca in concert-theatre
- August 5 – Theatre: Ascanio Celestini’s solo performance
- August 6 – Music: Stefano Bollani performs his acclaimed Piano Solo
- August 8 – Dance: Marcos Morau with La Veronal in Sonoma, inspired by the life and art of Luis Buñuel
- August 11 – Music: Italian debut of Canadian pianist Tony Siqi Yun
- August 22–31: A dense program featuring both emerging and established artists including Tumbleweed, Wooshing Machine, Annika Pannitto, Ezio Schiavulli, Pietro Babina, Daniele Albanese, Chiara Cecconello, CTRL+ALT+CANC, Roberta Racis, Andrea Costanzo Martini, Sarah Baltzinger, Ayelen Parolin, Fabritia D’Intino, Agnese Banti, Marina Donatone, Chiara Frigo with Dance Well Dancers, Bacàn, Madalena Reversa, Production Xx, Fanny Brouyaux, Leda Kreider, Eloy Cruz Del Prado, kNN (Renato Grieco), Francesca Santamaria, Emilio Vacca, Jacopo Jenna, Florencia Demestri, Samuel Lefeuvre, Sergi Casero, Elevator Bunker, Benjamin Kahn, Sotterraneo and Jacopo Giacomoni.
September 2025 Calendar
September 4–14 – Circus: Circo Zoè presents a series of performances on September 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, and 14, rounding off the festival program.
Festival Venues
- Teatro al Castello “Tito Gobbi” – Piazza Castello
- Chiostro del Museo Civico – Piazza Garibaldi 34
- Teatro Remondini – Via S.S. Trinità 8
- Palazzo Sturm Sala degli Specchi – Via Schiavonetti 40
- Parco Ragazzi del ’99 – Via Santa Caterina
- Chiesa di San Giovanni – Piazza Libertà 27
- Giardino Parolini – Via Remondini
- Villa Angaran San Giuseppe – Via Ca’ Morosini 41
- Ponte degli Alpini – per eventi speciali
“Invitation to Bassano” – Hotel Packages
In collaboration with the Bassano Hoteliers Association, Operaestate Festival Veneto offers exclusive deals for hotel guests attending the festival.
Special Rates
- 4-star hotel: €46.00 per person for 1 night, €43.00 per person per night for 2 nights
- Includes double room with breakfast (single room supplement available upon request)
Included Services
- Discounted admission to Operaestate performances
- Reduced tickets for city museums: the Civic Museum, home to over 500 artworks from the 13th to 20th centuries including pieces by Jacopo da Ponte, and the Museums of Palazzo Sturm (Ceramics Museum G. Roi and Remondini Print Museum)
Partner Hotels
- Bonotto Hotel Belvedere – Viale delle Fosse 3, Tel. +39 0424 529845
- Bonotto Hotel Palladio – Via Gramsci 2, Tel. +39 0424 523777
Institutional Support
The festival is backed by a prestigious network of institutions including the Veneto Region, the City of Bassano del Grappa and its partner cities, the Italian Ministry of Culture, the European Union, the Chamber of Commerce of Vicenza, and various foundations and companies from the “Friends of the Festival” Club.
Practical Information
- Operaestate Ticket Office: Via Vendramini 35, Bassano del Grappa
- Box Office Phone: +39 0424 524214
- Operaestate Office: +39 0424 519819
- Tourist Information Office (IAT): +39 0424 519917
Operaestate Festival Veneto 2025 Operaestate Festival Veneto 2025 is a must-attend event for all performing arts lovers, offering a unique cultural experience in the heart of the Venetian foothills, with the added benefit of staying in partner hotels at preferential rates.