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Dialect Theatre Returns to Bergamo
The Ducato di Piazza Pontida presents the 4th “Aldo e Enrica Ghisleni” Theatre Festival, with five evenings dedicated to Bergamo’s dialect theatre, its humour and the popular traditions of our local area.
From 17 October to 14 November 2026, every Saturday evening the stage of the San Giovanni Bosco Parish Cinema and Theatre in Borgo Santa Caterina will welcome a different theatre company, with comedies performed in the Bergamo dialect that promise laughter, entertainment and the pleasure of rediscovering a tradition that continues to live on through theatre.
Promoted by the Ducato di Piazza Pontida, the festival aims to celebrate and preserve Bergamo’s culture and traditions, while creating opportunities for people of all generations to come together.
All performances begin at 8:45 pm.
Festival Programme
Saturday, 17 October 2026 — 8:45 pm
“I Tiratarde de Trescur” Theatre Company from Trescore
“Con tutto il bene che ti voglio…”
The festival opens with a performance by the I Tiratarde de Trescur theatre company from Trescore.
Saturday, 24 October 2026 — 8:45 pm
“La Meridiana” Theatre Company from Mapello
“Amanti, làder e dutùr… mai fidàs de lur!”
The second evening of the festival features the La Meridiana theatre company from Mapello.
Saturday, 31 October 2026 — 8:45 pm
“Il Sottoscala Luigi Colombo” Theatre Company from Rosciate
“I miràcoi del Frà Sircòt”
The third Saturday features the Il Sottoscala Luigi Colombo theatre company from Rosciate.
Saturday, 7 November 2026 — 8:45 pm
“La Sfongada” Theatre Company from Tavernola Bergamasca
“Per sòlcc, per unùr, per amùr…”
The festival continues with the La Sfongada theatre company from Tavernola Bergamasca.
Saturday, 14 November 2026 — 8:45 pm
Associazione Teatro Fratellanza della Val Gandino
“Sertùr per amùr?”
The Associazione Teatro Fratellanza della Val Gandino will bring the fourth edition of the “Aldo e Enrica Ghisleni” Theatre Festival to a close.
Information and Admission
When
Every Saturday from 17 October to 14 November 2026, with performances beginning at 8:45 pm.
Every Saturday from 17 October to 14 November 2026, with performances beginning at 8:45 pm.
Where
San Giovanni Bosco Parish Cinema and Theatre
Borgo Santa Caterina
Via dei Celestini, 6 — Bergamo
San Giovanni Bosco Parish Cinema and Theatre
Borgo Santa Caterina
Via dei Celestini, 6 — Bergamo
Admission
Single ticket for each performance: €6.00
Free admission for children under 10.
Single ticket for each performance: €6.00
Free admission for children under 10.
Tickets are not sold online and can be purchased directly at the Oratory.
An Autumn of Dialect Theatre
Five theatre companies, five comedies and five Saturdays celebrating one of the most authentic expressions of Bergamo’s culture.
With the 4th “Aldo e Enrica Ghisleni” Theatre Festival, the Ducato di Piazza Pontida renews its commitment to promoting the traditions, language and culture of the local area, bringing them once again to the stage.
We look forward to seeing you at the theatre!
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