La Versiliana reports 12.5% growth with 85,000 attendees in 2026 season

The 2026 season for La Versiliana concluded with over 85,000 attendees between July and September, marking a 12.5% increase compared to the summer of 2025. The 47th Festival La Versiliana served as the season's centerpiece, drawing more than 64,000 visitors to the Marina di Pietrasanta park for a variety of performances, including theater, concerts, dance, comedy, and political and cultural debates.

In September, the venue hosted additional events that contributed over 21,000 attendees. Notable highlights included the Country & Garden Show, which attracted approximately 4,500 visitors, and the Festa del Fatto Quotidiano, which brought 17,000 people over five days. Additionally, the La Versiliana theater hosted 23 evenings of shows, attracting 21,237 spectators.

Paola Rovellini, President of the Fondazione Versiliana, noted that the results reflect the Foundation's ability to utilize its spaces for initiatives that complement the main summer programming. Alberto Stefano Giovannetti, the Mayor of Pietrasanta, described the venue as a fundamental cultural and media engine for the region.