The festival, titled “Il piacere del testo” (“The Pleasure of the Text”), is scheduled in Naples from 2 to 5 October 2026, according to the Teatro di Napoli.
It is a new project focused on contemporary European dramaturgy, curated by Pier Lorenzo Pisano. According to the Teatro di Napoli, Pisano is its first under-35 junior artistic director.
The programme was presented on 23 June 2026 at La Santissima Community Hub in Naples, according to the Teatro di Napoli. The launch event included the performance “Senza umani,” written and directed by Pisano, followed by a DJ set from Sexy Pummarola.
Programme of performances and readings
The programme includes performances, readings, workshops and evening events, with international artists and companies from Serbia and Greece. It brings together performances in Serbian, English and Greek with Italian surtitles.
The programme includes the #TXTINSCENA performance section and the #TXTCRIMP section dedicated to Martin Crimp.
4 October at Mercadante and Ridotto
The 4 October events are scheduled at Teatro Mercadante and its Ridotto in Piazza Municipio, Naples.
The 4 October programme lists “How I Learned to Drive” at 17:00, “The Writer, Crimp reads Crimp” at 19:00, “Oedipus Rex” at 19:30, and a meme performance followed by a TXT Party at 21:30.
The first edition runs across Teatro Mercadante, the Ridotto and Teatro San Ferdinando, according to the festival listing.
Practical information
The Teatro di Napoli announcement does not list the complete timetable, ticket prices or booking links for every event. Programmes published ahead of the festival may change, so visitors should check the Teatro di Napoli site for final schedules and availability.
