Facce da Bronzi National Cabaret Festival
Teatro Francesco Cilea · Reggio di Calabria, Costa Viola, Calabria
23 October 2026
On 23 and 25 October 2026, at 21:00, the Teatro Francesco Cilea in Reggio Calabria hosts the closing nights of the National Cabaret Festival «Facce da Bronzi», now in its eleventh edition. The two evenings bring to the city the finale of a national circuit devoted to comedy, with competing comedians, special guests and live performance involving both audience and jury. The finals follow a tour of selection rounds in several Italian cities, including Milan and Rome, and partnerships with festivals such as Cabareboli, Faenza Cabaret and Blue Marine.
Two closing nights, 23 and 25 October 2026
On 23 and 25 October 2026, at 21:00, the Teatro Francesco Cilea in Reggio Calabria hosts the closing nights of the National Cabaret Festival «Facce da Bronzi», now in its eleventh edition. These are not two performances of the same show: they are the finale of a circuit that reaches Reggio after passing through other cities.
Competing comedians, guests and jury
The event brings to the city the finale of a national circuit devoted to comedy, with competing comedians, special guests and live performance designed to involve both audience and jury. It is the classic cabaret festival format: those watching are not merely spectators, because the room's reaction bears on the outcome.
A national circuit that ends in Reggio
The finals follow a tour of selection rounds in several Italian cities, among them Milan and Rome, and partnerships with national festivals such as Cabareboli, Faenza Cabaret and Blue Marine. It is this network that gives «Facce da Bronzi» a catchment wider than the local one, while remaining rooted in the name and imagery of the city.
The Teatro Francesco Cilea
The Teatro Francesco Cilea is at Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi 325, in the centre of Reggio Calabria. Prices and tickets for both evenings are announced by the theatre and by the festival's channels. The same autumn, the city also hosts other events on the bill.
Frequently asked questions
When are the Facce da Bronzi 2026 finals?
On 23 and 25 October 2026, both evenings at 21:00.
Where are they held?
At the Teatro Francesco Cilea in Reggio Calabria, Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi 325.
Which edition is this?
The eleventh.
How do performers reach the finals?
Through a tour of selection rounds in several Italian cities, including Milan and Rome, and partnerships with festivals such as Cabareboli, Faenza Cabaret and Blue Marine.
What is on stage?
Competing comedians, special guests and live performance, with the involvement of both audience and jury.
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