# Cultural events in Ascoli Piceno

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-events-in-ascoli-piceno
> Updated: 2026-09-18T13:35:29.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Ascoli Piceno is hosting several cultural events in late 2026. The eleventh edition of the multidisciplinary festival ‘Ascoli Piceno Present’ is scheduled for October 16 and 17, featuring contemporary theater, music, and dance across various historic venues such as the Teatro dei Filarmonici and the Church of San Pietro.

In September, the city is also hosting the Mercatino Antiquario, an antique market featuring 200 exhibitors in several public squares. Additionally, the Teatro Ventidio Basso has announced the launch of its new season subscriptions, which include performances such as ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ and appearances by Ambra Angiolini and Anna Ferzetti.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Ascoli Piceno hosts antique market and theatre season launch

Ascoli Piceno hosts the return of its antique market on September 19-20 and opens subscription sales for the Teatro Ventidio Basso season starting September 22.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ascoli-piceno-hosts-antique-market-and-theatre-season-launch

### 2026-09-03: Ascoli Piceno Present festival celebrates 11 years of contemporary arts

The 11th edition of the Ascoli Piceno Present festival will take place on October 16-17, featuring nine contemporary theater, music, and dance performances across the city’s historic venues.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ascoli-piceno-present-festival-celebrates-11-years-of-contemporary-arts

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