It's one of the most outstanding historical buildings in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Its peculiar architecture, its surrounding huge park and its history, linked to the local economy and agriculture, make of Villa Manin a must-see spot for tourists. The monumental compound in Passariano (near Udine), once the summer residence of the last doge of Venice, Lodovico Giovanni Manin (1726-1802), now belongs to the Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Government and is the perfect location for arts and music events.
The whole body of Villa Manin (buildings, the park, archives, library) is managed by ERPAC – Ente Regionale per il Patrimonio Culturale del Friuli Venezia Giulia, who organizes all the cultural events, such as Villa Manin Estate. Starting from July, open-air live concerts, theatre performances and kids' workshops will brighten up Villa Manin's summer nights up to September, with a full program of varied events appealing to all kind of visitors. All the details here!
The whole body of Villa Manin (buildings, the park, archives, library) is managed by ERPAC – Ente Regionale per il Patrimonio Culturale del Friuli Venezia Giulia, who organizes all the cultural events, such as Villa Manin Estate. Starting from July, open-air live concerts, theatre performances and kids' workshops will brighten up Villa Manin's summer nights up to September, with a full program of varied events appealing to all kind of visitors. All the details here!
Live music in Villa Manin – All the concerts
July 8-10 Notre Dame de Paris
The original Italian cast will be performing on stage the successful musical, with music by famed Italian musician and composer Riccardo Cocciante, celebrating the 20th anniversary since its debut in Italy
July 12 – Irama in concert
July 15 – Blanco in concert
This young Italian act won the singing competition Sanremo Festival this year, along with Mahmood, and both went on to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest
July 17 – Dargen D'Amico in concert
July 23 – Micah P. Hinson & The Leading Guy in concert
Texas-based Hinson, with his eccentric style, will duet with The Leading Guy for a unique show
July 30 – Giorgio Poi in concert
August 11 – Ditonellapiaga in concert
Avventure nel parco – Adventures in The Park full program
Avventure nel Parco, theatrical performances and kids' workshops, will bring visitors throughout the summer into the heart of the lush Villa Manin's park, to enjoy both the surrounding nature and the artistic acts.
Free entry for theatre shows. For kids' workshops (5€), reservations is needed at the following contacts: [email protected], tel. (+39) 0432.821258.
July 8 – 6 pm Theatre
“Diavoli e Fiori” – Devils and Flowers by Teatro della Sete, Udine
July 9, August 6, September 3 – 10 am Kids' workshop (6/10 years old)
Il Mistero della Villa – The Villa's Mistery. Little detectives on the hunt will discover the story of Villa Manin
July 15 – 6 pm Theatre
“Attenti al bebè... Piange bene chi piange ultimo!” – Beware of the baby... He who cries last, cries best by Officine Duende, Castelguelfo di Bologna
July 16 – 10 am Kids' workshop (6/10 years old)
Animali Fantastici e Fate nel Leggendario Parco del Doge – Fantastic Animals and Fairies in The Legendary Doge's ParK. In search of unicorns and fairies in the park, discovering its trees and statues
July 22 – 6 pm Theatre
“I Musicanti di Brema” – The Bremen Town Musicians by Kosmocomico Teatro, Milan
July 23, September 11 – 10 am Kids' workshop (7/12 years old)
Kamishibai nel Parco – Kamishibai in The Park. Ideating and creating a story with the Japanese technique of Kamishibai, the “paper theatre”
July 29 – 6 pm Theatre
“Nido” – Nest by Teatro Telaio, Brescia
July 30, August 27, September 17 – 10 am Kids' workshop (6/10 years old)
Botanica a Colori – Botany in Colours. Playing with chromatic hues while getting to learn the +1,600 species of plants in the Villa's park
August 5 – 6 pm Theatre
“L'omino dei sogni” – The Little Dream Man by Il Cerchio Tondo, Mandello sul Lario (LC)
September 10 – 10 am Kids' workshop (4/6 & 7/9 years old)
Letture espressive nel parco – Animated storytelling in the park
July 8-10 Notre Dame de Paris
The original Italian cast will be performing on stage the successful musical, with music by famed Italian musician and composer Riccardo Cocciante, celebrating the 20th anniversary since its debut in Italy
July 12 – Irama in concert
July 15 – Blanco in concert
This young Italian act won the singing competition Sanremo Festival this year, along with Mahmood, and both went on to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest
July 17 – Dargen D'Amico in concert
July 23 – Micah P. Hinson & The Leading Guy in concert
Texas-based Hinson, with his eccentric style, will duet with The Leading Guy for a unique show
July 30 – Giorgio Poi in concert
August 11 – Ditonellapiaga in concert
Avventure nel parco – Adventures in The Park full program
Avventure nel Parco, theatrical performances and kids' workshops, will bring visitors throughout the summer into the heart of the lush Villa Manin's park, to enjoy both the surrounding nature and the artistic acts.
Free entry for theatre shows. For kids' workshops (5€), reservations is needed at the following contacts: [email protected], tel. (+39) 0432.821258.
July 8 – 6 pm Theatre
“Diavoli e Fiori” – Devils and Flowers by Teatro della Sete, Udine
July 9, August 6, September 3 – 10 am Kids' workshop (6/10 years old)
Il Mistero della Villa – The Villa's Mistery. Little detectives on the hunt will discover the story of Villa Manin
July 15 – 6 pm Theatre
“Attenti al bebè... Piange bene chi piange ultimo!” – Beware of the baby... He who cries last, cries best by Officine Duende, Castelguelfo di Bologna
July 16 – 10 am Kids' workshop (6/10 years old)
Animali Fantastici e Fate nel Leggendario Parco del Doge – Fantastic Animals and Fairies in The Legendary Doge's ParK. In search of unicorns and fairies in the park, discovering its trees and statues
July 22 – 6 pm Theatre
“I Musicanti di Brema” – The Bremen Town Musicians by Kosmocomico Teatro, Milan
July 23, September 11 – 10 am Kids' workshop (7/12 years old)
Kamishibai nel Parco – Kamishibai in The Park. Ideating and creating a story with the Japanese technique of Kamishibai, the “paper theatre”
July 29 – 6 pm Theatre
“Nido” – Nest by Teatro Telaio, Brescia
July 30, August 27, September 17 – 10 am Kids' workshop (6/10 years old)
Botanica a Colori – Botany in Colours. Playing with chromatic hues while getting to learn the +1,600 species of plants in the Villa's park
August 5 – 6 pm Theatre
“L'omino dei sogni” – The Little Dream Man by Il Cerchio Tondo, Mandello sul Lario (LC)
September 10 – 10 am Kids' workshop (4/6 & 7/9 years old)
Letture espressive nel parco – Animated storytelling in the park
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