The Festival invites its audience to immerse themselves in unique projects and events, unveiling the secrets behind the scenes while revealing the wonders of the land that hosts it.
Guided theater tours
Free, booking required
Raise the curtain and step into the heart of the theatre with an exclusive backstage tour. You will pass through spaces usually closed to the public, enjoying an extraordinary experience shaped by the stories and atmosphere of the Festival dei Due Mondi. Accompanied by theatre professionals and students from the “Sansi - Leonardi - Volta” Classical and Language High School in Spoleto, this immersive journey explores the artistic and historical life of the theatres, as well as the magic of the moments leading up to a performance – revealing the secrets and stagecraft that bring it to life.
Meeting points:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti, theatre portico
Teatro Romano via delle Terme, theatre entrance
Teatro Caio Melisso Piazza Duomo, theatre entrance
Tour calendar to be announced.
INFO AND RESERVATIONS
+39 0743 218620
front.iat@comune.spoleto.pg.it
Events between history, beauty and tastings
On the occasion of the 69th Festival dei Due Mondi, Secret and Underground Spoleto invites you to discover the city’s most hidden and fascinating soul through an immersive journey among concealed treasures and little-known places. A captivating experience revealing unexpected beauty, far from the usual tourist routes.
A guided itinerary through sites connected to Saint Francis, marking the 800th anniversary of his death, enriched by tastings of Trebbiano Spoletino wine and local specialties. An experience that blends historical insight, evocative settings, and conviviality.
Let yourself be guided on a moving journey through history, art, and authentic flavours, where each stop unveils evocative views and untold stories that surprise and enchant.
Each visit concludes with an aperitif featuring local products and Trebbiano Spoletino. Tours are available in Italian and English.
Programme:
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
San Sabino – The Vision and the Beginning of Saint Francis’ Transformation
MEETING POINT AT 10:30 A.M. - forecourt of San Sabino Church
An itinerary along the ancient Via Flaminia leads to the Church of San Sabino, a place rich in history and spirituality. Once a Roman burial site and a stopping point for Crusaders en route to the Holy Land, it is linked to the tradition of Saint Francis’ vision of a fiery cross – an event that profoundly shaped his life. The tour explores the historical context and meaning of this pivotal moment.
Aperitif: Bar Cucci, Viale Marconi – Spoleto
SUNDAY, JULY 5
The Letter to Brother Leone in Spoleto Cathedral
MEETING POINT AT 10 A.M. - PIAZZA DUOMO
Within Spoleto Cathedral is preserved a document of extraordinary value: the Letter to Brother Leone, one of the very few surviving autographs by Saint Francis. This itinerary guides visitors through the story of the document, its content, and its journey to Spoleto, while also exploring the deep connection between Francis and the Colle Sant’Elia. An opportunity to combine art, history, and spirituality in one of the city’s most symbolic places.
Aperitif: courtyard of Palazzo Leti Sansi, Via Arco di Druso – Spoleto
SUNDAY JULY 12
Monteluco and the Convento Francescano
MEETING POINT AT 10 A.M. - Convento San Francesco – Monteluco, 21
An immersive experience in the sacred woods of Monteluco, a place of deep charm and spirituality. Here, in 1218, Francis withdrew to the Benedictine church of Santa Caterina to prepare for his journey to the Holy Land, inspired by ideals of peace and dialogue. The route invites visitors to rediscover this unique natural setting, still steeped in silence and contemplation, and to explore the significance of his stay here.
Aperitif: Hotel Ferretti – Monteluco, 20
INFO AND RESERVATIONS
Associazione Amici di Spoleto ONLUS
Via Arco di Druso, 37 (Palazzo Leti Sansi) – Spoleto
Tel. +39 0743 44960
Festival Box Office & Merchandising
Via A. Saffi, 12 – Spoleto
+39 0743 776444
Theatre mediation programmes
These programmes are designed for students, aiming to prepare young audiences for performances by stimulating emotional engagement and encouraging critical thinking.
Curated by Elisabetta Proietti, Lorella Natalizi and Mauro Pietrini, these initiatives transform theatre attendance into a vivid and conscious experience.
CondiVisioni is a cultural and educational workshop led by theatre mediators and arts professionals—a space where young audiences become an “intelligent and responsible chorus” through discussion, creative reflection, and dialogue around performances.
Students’ curiosity is sparked through playful educational activities before the show, shared engagement during the performance, and post-show discussion—making each theatrical experience complete and participatory.
For the 69th edition, the programme is developed in collaboration with the “Sansi Leonardi Volta” High School in Spoleto, which hosts the meetings. Participation is reserved for upper secondary school students in the city, and both workshops and selected performances are entirely free of charge.
Schedule to be announced.
Information
+39 0743 776444
biglietteria@festivaldispoleto.com
An accessible and inclusive Festival
“I Luoghi del Festival – Senza Frontiere” is the project through which the Festival dei Due Mondi broadens and diversifies its audience, promoting an increasingly accessible and inclusive cultural experience. Through dedicated workshops, audio descriptions, and tactile pathways, the initiative enables meaningful engagement with performances for people with intellectual and sensory disabilities of all ages.
In continuity with recent editions, collaboration with the Spoleto 2 Comprehensive Institute is strengthened through an educational programme that actively involves students in designing accessible tools and content. Pupils contribute to the creation of tactile maps and historical-artistic descriptions of Festival venues, playing a direct role in building an inclusive cultural experience.
As accessible guides, students also accompany audiences on stage before performances begin, leading a discovery journey through sets, costumes, and props – an immersive experience that brings new audiences closer to theatre while breaking down barriers and encouraging broader participation.
The project is supported by the Fondazione Festival dei Due Mondi di Spoleto and the Lions Club Spoleto.
Information
+39 0743 776444
promozione@festivaldispoleto.com
Urban trekking through history and landscape
The Festival dei Due Mondi, in collaboration with Arpa Umbria and the Municipality of Spoleto, presents Le vie dell’acqua, a free itinerant project exploring the cultural and environmental heritage of the historic city centre.
This themed urban trek guides participants along a route discovering historic fountains, springs, and public water points – bringing to light a precious and identity-defining network, and offering a fresh perspective on Spoleto’s urban fabric and history.
Le vie dell’acqua forms part of a contemporary narrative of walking as an act of discovery and awareness, revealing an unexpected Spoleto shaped by landscapes waiting to be rediscovered.
Information
+39 0743 776444
promozione@festivaldispoleto.com