Everyone to the Theatre in Oltrepò Pavese

There are many theatre shows in Oltrepò Pavese, for all tastes, thanks to the various theatres in the area.

Where to go to the theater in the Oltrepò Pavese?

Teatro Sociale di Voghera

The Teatro Sociale di Voghera , today Teatro Valentino Garavani – in honor of the famous fashion designer from Voghera, known and celebrated throughout the world – dates back to the mid-1800s, but over the decades it has had to undergo several renovations that have caused it to be closed to the public for a long time. It resumed its full function in 2023.

Images taken from the Facebook Page of the Teatro Valentino Garavani

It has 62 boxes arranged on three levels and a beautiful frescoed dome.
Today, on the stage dance troupes and orchestras alternate, musical plays and various operas are performed.

Fortunago’s Auditorium

The ‘Audutorium di Fortunago Giovanni Azzaretti, located at the top of the beautiful village next to a large and scenic fountain, in addition to hosting on stage various artists engaged in ballets, musicals, comedies and other shows, this theatre is also home to a theatre academy.

Images taken from the website of the Auditorium Giovanni Azzaretti

Broni’s “Teatro Carbonetti“

In Broni , the Teatro Carbonetti with its 270 seats in the stalls and 96 in the gallery allows you to enjoy the shows of musicians and theatre actors; it has hosted great artists such as Fabio Concato and in certain periods of the year there is also a 
special festival for children.

Images taken from the Facebook Page of the Teatro Carbonetti in Broni

Stradella’s “Teatro sociale”

Teatro Sociale : a neoclassical building inspired by the Teatro alla Scala in Milan.
It has three tiers of boxes with wooden balconies and the gallery and the ceiling is decorated with a beautiful large rose window.

Images taken from the Facebook Page of the Teatro Sociale di Stradella

Prose, Music, Dance and even family theatre shows follow one another during the theatre season.

Teatro Dardano at Montù Beccaria

In Montù Beccaria we have the Dardano Theatre : on the stage of this Liberty-style theatre, comic shows, recitals and dialect comedies come to life.

Images provided by the Dardano Theatre of Montù Beccaria

Parco Villa Mangini in Varzi

An also worth mentioning theatre is the splendid setting of the Villa Mangini park in Varzi , which in the summer offers open-air shows with great artists, with the Varzi Festival programme.

Images taken from the Varzi Festival Facebook Page

Carmen Consoli, Neri Marcoré, Paolo Fresu are some of the artists who have already given spectators evenings full of emotions in this “theatre under the stars”.

Planetario Cà del Monte of Cecima’s Amphitheater 

Also in Cecima , inside the Cà del Monte Planetarium, the amphitheatre which has around 200 seats can host theatrical performances and concerts throughout the year.

Images taken from the Facebook Page of the Planetarium and Astronomical Observatory of Cà Del Monte

The Oltrepò Pavese is truly a great destination for those looking for cultural events and theater shows.