by InTrieste
Interviews: Andreina Contessa, director of the Miramare Museum; president of the Rossetti theater, Francesco Granbassi
In the height of summer, against the backdrop of the Adriatic Sea and the ornate towers of Miramare Castle, one of Italy’s most atmospheric cultural festivals is preparing to return. “Il Rossetti a Miramare,” the open-air theatrical and musical showcase that has become a hallmark of Trieste’s cultural calendar, will stage its fifth edition from July 22 through August 3, 2025, transforming the castle park into a luminous stage of art, nature, and storytelling.
This year’s edition will be preceded by a joyful preview at the Parco dei Piccoli di Podrecca on July 18, offering families a whimsical introduction to the festival spirit. But the heart of the event, as ever, lies in the majestic grounds of the Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare—a former Habsburg royal residence perched dramatically over the sea.
Born from a close collaboration between the Museo Storico and the Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia, and enriched in recent years by the participation of the prestigious Fondazione Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi di Trieste, the festival has matured into a multidisciplinary experience that blends symphonic and chamber music, puppet theater, and literary performance.
Among the most anticipated offerings this year is Notturno shakespeariano, a new production by the Teatro Stabile, conceived and directed by literary scholar Laura Pelaschiar and dramaturge Paolo Quazzolo. This original work draws from the loves, passions, and torments of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters, weaving their voices into an evocative nighttime tapestry beneath the castle’s centuries-old trees.
The event is designed not only to enchant but also to elevate Trieste’s cultural and tourism offerings. “We envisioned this project as a refined celebration of beauty, where theater, nature, and music intertwine,” organizers said in a joint statement.
Advance ticket sales begin June 18, with high demand expected as locals and visitors alike prepare to gather under the stars, where history and performance meet at the edge of the sea.
