The most famous summer event in Ostuni arrives at its 22nd edition!

Prepare to live through a night of magic under the July full moon,  together with a multitude of extraordinary artists.

Clowns, acrobats, actors, puppeteers, dancers and musicians, sunset songs from the roof of an antique “trullo”,

 “tarantelle and tammurriate” on the threshing floor, contemporary interactive dance, country dancing and music from all over the world.

The whole public is swept up in a whirlwind of sound and color.

The amphitheater will witness a performance in which ten “artistes de cirque” will treat us to a rich program.

Then an acoustic band á la Fellini, and a shadow show will usher in a night of magic.

Stories under the stars will tickle your imagination.

In the end a dawn concert will salute the rising sun.

Food and Sustainability 

• Food stations: Fresh, healthy seasonal food at popular prices.
• Plastic-free: Bring a thermos, we will fill it with fresh well-water.
• Breakfast at dawn: Before you go, let us offer you a coffee and a piece of Pia’s homemade “Zopf”.

Join us for an unforgettable evening, where art, culture and nature join forces to create a unique summer experience.

We’re ready to welcome you!

From 6.30 pm until midnight you can enjoy:

COURTYARD GAMES
Every day, our courtyard offers various activities: games, inventions, antique “divertissements”, and games of skill to enchant young and old.

STORIES FOR YOUNGSTERS
Every evening at 7.30 pm, one or more resident actors of la Luna nel Pozzo offers a story dedicated to the little ones. Every evening another story, a surprise for all of us!

SHOW IN THE AMPHITHEATER: DREAMBORN
This year, our new production  “DREAMBORN” will open the festival in our enchanting stone amphitheater. Prepare to meet some bizarre 

characters, spirits of the north who will lead you into the depths of the human and extra human soul, waking up the ancient songs of the world. In collaboration with the “Wayfarer’s Roots dance company”, original music by Mirko Lodedo.

INTERACTIVE THEATER: THEATERS OF SAND
The vision of Donatello Pentasuglia, made of poetry and sand, will be guided by the stories of the audience, guided by Alessandro Lucci. A unique participatory experience, where each and every is author.

CLOSING RITUAL
At half past midnight, we say goodbye with a small ritual: a dance, a song, a story. A special way to say goodnight.

COURTYARD GAMES
Every day, our courtyard offers various activities: games, inventions, antique “divertissements”, and games of skill to enchant young and old.

STORIES FOR YOUNGSTERS
Every evening at 7.30 pm, one or more resident actors of la Luna nel Pozzo offers a story dedicated to the little ones. Every evening another story, a surprise for all of us!

SHOW IN THE AMPHITHEATER: “MANAGGIA A’MORT”
In our amphitheater, enjoy “MANAGGIA ‘A’MORT”: no words, but a thousand images, from “Principio Attivo”. A delightful encounter between a man and his own shadow!

INTERACTIVE THEATER: WORKSHOP CLOWN
After the show, it’s time for you to step onstage! Join the “Guida Galattica” clowns, and discover a side you never knew you had!

SENSORIAL THEATER: HOME
During the whole evening, who wants to take a deep theater voyage can join the theatrical installation “HOME”, for a unique and touching experience.

CLOSING RITUAL
At half past midnight, we say goodbye with a small ritual: a dance, a song, a story. A special way to say goodnight.

COURTYARD GAMES
Every day, our courtyard offers various activities: games, inventions, antique “divertissements”, and games of skill to enchant young and old.

STORIES FOR YOUNGSTERS
Every evening at 7.30 pm, one or more resident actors of la Luna nel Pozzo offers a story dedicated to the little ones. Every evening another story, a surprise for all of us!

SHOW IN THE AMPHITHEATER: CIRCUS FAMILY
This year we are pleased to present the Mirabella Family, a extraordinary example of how the passion for circus joins generations. Come discover their incredible inventions, and admire the talent and tradition which they bring!

NARRATIVE THEATER (in Italian): Un Momento di Riflessione Artistica
Sappiamo che festeggiamo e ci divertiamo in un periodo in cui troppi luoghi del mondo stanno soffrendo. Il nostro minuto di silenzio sarà nelle parole di Giuseppe Semeraro che ci racconterà l’epopea del suo nonno soldato e del suo fedele mulo, mostrando con delicatezza e profondità l’assurdità della guerra. Basta una leggera brezza sulla criniera del mulo per rivelare la follia di ciò che chiamiamo guerra. 

Uno spettacolo di narrazione per tutti, che offre uno sguardo riflessivo attraverso l’arte e la memoria.

SENSORIAL THEATER: HOME
During the whole evening, who wants to take a deep theater voyage can join the theatrical installation “HOME”, for a unique and touching experience.

CLOSING RITUAL
At half past midnight, we say goodbye with a small ritual: a dance, a song, a story. A special way to say goodnight!

COURTYARD GAMES
Every day, our courtyard offers various activities: games, inventions, antique “divertissements”, and games of skill to enchant young and old.

STORIES FOR YOUNGSTERS
Every evening at 7.30 pm, one or more resident actors of la Luna nel Pozzo offers a story dedicated to the little ones. Every evening another story, a surprise for all of us!

SHOW IN THE AMPHITHEATER: THE RED BICYCLE
A modern fable, comical and poetic, shows us a bizarre family always ready to shape their difficult reality into something wonderful. physical theater, very few words.

INTERACTIVE THEATER: BEDSIDE POETRY
Reading of newborn poetry. The actors read poetry invented in the moment by the audience.

SENSORIAL THEATER: HOME
During the whole evening, who wants to take a deep theater voyage can join the theatrical installation “HOME”, for a unique and touching experience.

CLOSING RITUAL
At half past midnight, we say goodbye with a small ritual: a dance, a song, a story. A special way to say goodnight!

Or, come to la Luna, enjoy a show, and a cool drink in the shade of the trees, an alfresco lunch together, playing with the “Galactic Clowns” in the shade!

A coffee, and then together under the olives, where we will offer the watermelon!

LUNCH THEATER FROM 11:30
Join us for a day of theater, good food and fun for the whole family!

HIGH NOON SHOW: TABORRE E MADDALENA (Italian language)
Immergiti nella storia emozionante di “Taborre e Maddalena”, uno spettacolo che ti conquisterà con la sua narrazione avvincente e le sue performance straordinarie. Un appuntamento imperdibile per gli amanti del teatro!

LUNCH IN FELLOWSHIP
After the show, enjoy lunch in the company of old and new friends and family.

A great opportunity for conversation, stories and good food in a relaxing and convivial environment.

PLAY WITH CLOWNS
The fun continues, playing with our “Galactic clowns”. Guaranteed laughter for young and old, unforgettable fun for all.

WATERMELON UNDER THE OLIVES
And to conclude with sweet memories, we move under the olives to enjoy fresh watermelon. A relaxing and refreshing way to salute the sun.

COURTYARD GAMES
Every day, our courtyard offers various activities: games, inventions, antique “divertissements”, and games of skill to enchant young and old.

STORIES FOR YOUNGSTERS
Every evening at 7.30 pm, one or more resident actors of la Luna nel Pozzo offers a story dedicated to the little ones. Every evening another story, a surprise for all of us!

SHOW IN THE AMPHITHEATER: “IL RE NUDO” (Italian language)
Conosci la fiaba del Re Nudo? Preparati a un racconto animato di e con Alessandro Lucci che ti lascerà letteralmente in mutande! Un’esperienza divertente e sorprendente che coinvolgerà grandi e piccini.

INCLUSIVE SHADOW THEATER
Silvio Gioia, shadow artist, comes onstage with people with disabilities to show us how our shadow can fly! A show which celebrates diversity and the beauty of the human spirit through the art of the shadow.

SENSORIAL THEATER: ARTISANAS DEL SENTIR
All evening, who wants can immerse themselves in the theatrical event created ad hoc for our festival by the  ARTISANA DEL SENTIR collective. A feast for the senses.

CLOSING RITUAL
At half past midnight, we say goodbye with a small ritual: a dance, a song, a story. A special way to say goodnight!

COURTYARD GAMES
Every day, our courtyard offers various activities: games, inventions, antique “divertissements”, and games of skill to enchant young and old.

STORIES FOR YOUNGSTERS
Every evening at 7.30 pm, one or more resident actors of la Luna nel Pozzo offers a story dedicated to the little ones. Every evening another story, a surprise for all of us!

SHOW IN THE AMPHITHEATER: TARO THE FISHERMAN
The Teatro del Piccione of Genoa takes us into the world of Taro.

He lives the wonder of catching incredibly big fish in tiny waterways, a believer in the unbelievable. But today he will make a catch that will change his life. A poetic and ironic show without a word of dialogue, in which everything is possible.

DANCE THEATER: ELASTIC EMPATIC
The Wayfarer’s Roots Dance Company dances a show animated by the tension between proximity and distance. The invisible tensions and intentions in human relationships become tangible in this exciting new creation.

SENSORIAL THEATER: ARTISANAS DEL SENTIR
All evening, who wants can immerse themselves in the theatrical event created ad hoc for our festival by the  ARTISANA DEL SENTIR collective. A feast for the senses.

CLOSING RITUAL
At half past midnight, we say goodbye with a small ritual: a dance, a song, a story. A special way to say goodnight.

from 6.30pm until midnight, you’ll find the fair of fairs..

Our cup runneth over!

Here at la Luna we are rich in theater…

an abundant harvest…

a garden with more than 30 artists-in-residence ready to bring forth their best fruit…

all evening, free, and free-wheeling theater, with courtyard games from first to last…

what will it be, exactly?

We don’t know either…

but trust the carefree magic of la Luna!

From 6.30 pm until midnight you can enjoy:

COURTYARD GAMES
Every day, our courtyard offers various activities: games, inventions, antique “divertissements”, and games of skill to enchant young and old.

STORIES FOR YOUNGSTERS
Every evening at 7.30 pm, one or more resident actors of la Luna nel Pozzo offers a story dedicated to the little ones. Every evening another story, a surprise for all of us!

SHOW IN THE AMPHITHEATER:  L’ELEFANTINO (Italian language)
Uno degli spettacoli più longevi della storia del teatro d’infanzia. Bruno Cappagli, della compagnia La Baracca-Testoni, con questo spettacolo ha portato il teatro a tanti bambini nel mondo. 

Una storia che parla di un Elefantino di nome Bubu a cui mamma e papà hanno dato l’incarico di lavare tutti i calzini della famiglia. È un lavoro noioso e Bubu, mentre lava, si racconta una storia.

TEATRO PARTECIPATO: PROVA! PROVA!
Happy to announce the debut of Francesco Zamboni’s new clown show “Fracasso del Diavolo”. He will rehearse here during the days of our festival, and present it to us, “hot off the press”. A clown piece, it will likely be comprehensible to who doesn’t speak italian

Are you ready to be a director? This is your chance to participate in the creation of a show.

SENSORIAL THEATER: ARTISANAS DEL SENTIR
All evening, who wants can immerse themselves in the theatrical event created ad hoc for our festival by the  ARTISANA DEL SENTIR collective. A feast for the senses.

CLOSING RITUAL
At half past midnight, we say goodbye with a small ritual: a dance, a song, a story. A special way to say goodnight.

From 6.30 pm until midnight you can enjoy:

COURTYARD GAMES
Every day, our courtyard offers various activities: games, inventions, antique “divertissements”, and games of skill to enchant young and old.

STORIES FOR YOUNGSTERS
Every evening at 7.30 pm, one or more resident actors of la Luna nel Pozzo offers a story dedicated to the little ones. Every evening another story, a surprise for all of us!

CONFERENZA SULLA BIODIVERSITA’ (Italian language)

LED BY ANGELO GIORDANO EXPERT ON WORLDWIDE SEEDS AT DANGER OF GENETIC EROSION

SHOW In THE AMPHITHEATER: SOQQUADRO
The Teatro del Piccione of Genoa tells the story of two simple souls, Alba and Aldo, whose life will be turned upside down by an accidental slip in a puddle during a rainstorm. The water is a portal to the upside down world, where they slide into a place of dream, color and emotions. The show is not dependent on an understanding of Italian.

SENSORIAL THEATER: ARTISANAS DEL SENTIR
All evening, who wants can immerse themselves in the theatrical event created ad hoc for our festival by the  ARTISANA DEL SENTIR collective. A feast for the senses.

FINAL RITUAL: COUNTRY DANCING
We can’t finish without a big celebration together with you, our beloved audience, the real motivation for all we do. 

Let’s party together with country dancing to live music, creating unforgettable summer memories beneath the stars.

We’re waiting for you at la Luna nel Pozzo. Happy summer 2024!