Short Theatre returns to Rome for its 21st edition, focusing on contemporary creation and performing arts. For ten days, theatre, dance, performance, music and critical thinking come together across different venues in the city, with more than 65 events and artists from Italy, Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
PROGRAMME
September 3–12, 2026
The programme includes more than 65 events, including performances, dance, music, talks and artistic projects.
Venues include:
* Mattatoio
* Orto Botanico
* Teatro India
* MACRO
* Cinema Troisi
* Teatro Vittoria
* Museo delle Civiltà
The complete programme will be available on the festival’s official website.
USEFUL INFORMATION
📅 September 3–12, 2026
📍 Various venues across Rome
🕐 Times vary depending on the event
💶 Prices vary
🎭 International performing arts festival
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