Sensi d’Estate 2026

Wednesday July 8, 15, 22 and August 5, 12, 19, 26, at 9:30 PM. Saturday August 1 at 9:30 PM, instead of Wednesday July 29. Performances in the courtyard of the Mole Vanvitelliana in Ancona. Free admission, subject to availability.

Sensi d'Estate, the historic summer cultural festival of the Museo Omero, is about to return, reaching a special milestone this year: its 25th edition. Since 2002, the museum has been offering evenings dedicated to culture and live performance, turning summer into an opportunity for gathering, participation, and sharing.

Born from an idea by Roberto Farroni, Sensi d'Estate has grown over time. Thanks to its unique, multisensory, and accessible imprint, it has become one of the longest-running and most popular free events of the cultural summer in the Marche region.

The 2026 edition takes place every Wednesday from July 8 to August 26, except for Wednesday, July 29, which is replaced by Saturday, August 1. Performances begin at 9:30 PM and are free of charge, subject to availability. Before and after the shows, visitors can explore the Design Collection of the Museo Omero.

The program features eight music and theater performances, showcasing talented artists, different genres, and long-standing collaborations.

Performances

• Wednesday, July 8 at 9:30 PM
  Tango Gala
  A concert-show by the Giacomo Medici Tango Orchestra. An engaging journey into Argentine tango, from its origins to Astor Piazzolla, retracing the steps that led UNESCO to recognize it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
  Giacomo Medici, vocals
  Massimiliano Pitocco, bandoneon
  Massimiliano Caporale, piano
  Henry Domenico Durante, violin
  David Padella, double bass
  Samuele Fragiacomo and Sara Paoli, dancers
  Featuring guest singer Giorgia Caporale
• Wednesday, July 15 at 9:30 PM
  Beppe Swing Band
  A nostalgic show that reinterprets classics by Italian artists such as Fred Buscaglione, Renato Carosone, and Domenico Modugno, with swing, shuffle, and rock'n'roll sounds.
  Giuseppe Caforio, vocals
  Cesare Vincenti, trumpet
  Marco Postacchini, sax
  Daniele Bocchini, trombone
  Mauro Gubbiotti, piano
  Nicola Foresi, double bass
  Luca Orselli, drums
• Wednesday, July 22 at 9:30 PM
  C'era una volta Morricone (Once Upon a Time, Morricone) by Maximiliano Cimatti.
  The story of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century—the composer who reinvented music for cinema—but also of a complex man, obsessed with his art and his demons. Amid unforgettable music and films, you will hear a son speaking to his father in an attempt to truly know him.
• Saturday, August 1 at 9:30 PM
  In collaboration with Ancona Jazz Mole Jazz Academy Final Showcase
  The final concert bringing together students, teachers, and guests of the Mole Jazz Academy on stage. An event dedicated to the encounter between musicians of different ages and backgrounds, born from the training path promoted by Ancona Jazz and Arcevia Jazz Feast - Summer Improvisation Seminars, two leading institutions for jazz education and dissemination in the Marche region. Numerous musical groups will alternate on stage, leading up to the grand finale by the AJF Creative Orchestra, closing a magical evening.
• Wednesday, August 5 at 9:30 PM
  All'inferno con amore (To Hell with Love)
  A theatrical conversation combining poetry, music, and storytelling.
  Featuring Laura De Carlo, Alessandro Pertosa, and Alessandro Pellegrini.
• Wednesday, August 12 at 9:30 PM
  Women in Music
  The Ensemble Giostremia pays tribute to the female figures who shaped post-war Italy with talent, personality, and stage presence. Sara Jane Ghiotti, vocals Simonetta Agarici, piano Emanuela Valmaggi, classical guitar Serena Lucchi, flute Michela Zanotti, viola Marco Capicchioni, original arrangements
• Wednesday, August 19 at 9:30 PM
  In collaboration with the Amici della Lirica "Franco Corelli" of Ancona
  Butterfly: Memory of the Sea A contemporary take on Puccini's opera, set in Nagasaki in 1945. Hiroko Morita, Soprano (Cio-Cio-San)
  Vincenzo Spinelli, Tenor (Pinkerton)
  Ferruccio Finetti, Baritone (Sharpless)
  Luca Violini, Narrator
  Riccardo Serenelli, Conductor and pianist
• Wednesday, August 26 at 9:30 PM
  In collaboration with the Adriatico Mediterraneo Festival
  On stage, Alessia Tondo, one of the most prominent voices of the Apulian music scene, followed by Ajde Zora, a musical project that takes the audience on a journey through the Balkans with overwhelming dances.
  Milica Polignano, vocals
  Francesco Mattarello, accordion
  Micol Tosatti, violin
  Giulio Gavardi, guitar and saxophone
  Giorgio Marinaro, bass
  Francesco Prearo, drums.

Art

During Sensi d'Estate, from 9:00 PM to midnight, the Design Collection of the Museo Omero will be open to the public with free admission for the occasion. A space where visitors can freely and interactively discover the beauty of objects and the thought process behind them. Thirty-two objects from the history of Italian Design, selected from winning projects and honorable mentions of the Compasso d'Oro, arranged by themes: travel, living, cooking, working, playing. The collection, nominated for the 28th Compasso d'Oro, was included in the ADI Design Index 2022 and 2023.

Information

The performances are free and take place outdoors in the courtyard of the Mole Vanvitelliana.

People with disabilities can reserve a seat by emailing info@museoomero.it or calling +39 342 50 60 364 starting from the Thursday preceding the show, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

In case of rain, the shows will be canceled.

Dog owners must always keep their four-legged friends on a leash and have a muzzle ready to use if necessary. Guide dogs are, of course, welcome.

As in previous editions, the audience can support the "Per il Museo Tattile Statale Omero" ODV-ETS Association. The festival is organized by the Museo Tattile Statale Omero in collaboration with the Municipality of Ancona, Ancona Servizi, Opera Società Cooperativa, and the "Per il Museo Tattile Statale Omero" ODV-ETS Association.

The Mole Vanvitelliana

An architectural masterpiece on the water built by Luigi Vanvitelli between 1733 and 1743, today it serves as the city's cultural hub, bridging history, art, design, and events. It also hosts The Mole (a bistro and literary café) and the Lazzabaretto (featuring the Arena cinema, Sconcerti Festival, and the Provviste literary festival). Other cultural festivals making a stop at the Mole include: La punta della lingua, Ancona Jazz Summer Festival, Adriatico Mediterraneo, and Festival della storia.

The Mole is not only the heart of the cultural summer but also the starting point to discover a city rich in museums, landscapes, archaeology, history, and art under the banner of Ancona Italian Capital of Culture 2028.

All summer events can be found on the Municipality of Ancona website.