Tenth edition of the Arena Spartacus Festival: two special evenings in Santa Maria Capua Vetere

Until July 31st, the Campanian Amphitheater in Santa Maria Capua Vetere will host the tenth edition of the Arena Spartacus Festival, a week of open-air events dedicated to "Myth, Sounds, and Visions." Originally conceived as a Literature Festival in 2015, this festival is now a Festival of the Performing Arts, with sections dedicated to music, cinema, and theater, curated respectively by Roberto Conte, Donato Cutolo, and Maurizio Zarzaca. The event is organized by "Amico Bio Arena Spartacus" and Radio Zar Zak, with free admission for film screenings and a world-first organic restaurant in an archaeological site open before and after the shows.

Music and Theatre at the Arena Spartacus Festival

The festival opens on July 25 with Buscadero Day, featuring Scarlett Rivera, Bob Dylan’s historic violinist, and Violante Placido. Two musical events will follow: the funky soul of the Nigri Trio on July 27 and a jazz version of Neapolitan music hits on July 31. As for theater, on July 30 Stefania Iaderosa will present a passionate monologue based on the rewriting of Nanà.

Special Movie Nights

The film section of the festival, dedicated to the relationship between cinema and memory, opens on July 26 with “Pink Floyd – The Wall” by Alan Parker. On July 28, the special evening “Giancarlo’s lesson is still alive” will be dedicated to Giancarlo Siani, with the screening of “Fortapàsc” by Marco Risi. On July 29, the evening “Massimo’s heart is still alive” will commemorate Massimo Troisi, with the screening of his latest film “Il Postino” and the presentation of the book by Irene Cocco.

Accessibility and Services

All the festival shows are accessible with popular prices (15 euros for concerts and theater shows). The restaurant “Amico Bio Arena Spartacus” offers entirely organic and biodynamic menus, and will be open before, during and after the shows. Visitors can also explore the Amphitheater of Campania and the Gladiators Museum by arriving by 18.30:XNUMX p.m.

How to participate

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.arenaspartacus.it, or call 392-3070500. The physical box office will be open every evening at least two hours before the shows. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this unique cultural event.