Sport, Storie Gaeta 2026: The Storytelling Festival from October 14 to 16
From October 14 to 16, 2026, Sport, Storie – The Storytelling Festival returns to Gaeta: opening at Teatro Ariston and Villaggio dello Sport every afternoon from 16:00 to 20:00.
What awaits you
Sport, Storie Gaeta – Il Festival della Narrazione returns to Gaeta from October 14 to 16, 2026 for its second edition: three days where sport becomes storytelling, connection, and an opportunity for growth for the whole community, across Piazza Mons. Di Liegro, Piazza XIX Maggio, the Teatro Ariston, and the spaces surrounding the Town Hall.
The program at a glance
- Wednesday, October 14, at 10:00 — festival opening at Teatro Ariston.
- Wednesday 14, Thursday 15, and Friday 16 October, from 16:00 to 20:00 — the Villaggio dello Sport opens to the public with exhibitions, demonstration matches, and open trial sessions.
The detailed schedule of talks and events has not yet been announced: as soon as it is available, we will add it here.
Sports at the Villaggio
There are eight sports involved: track and field, judo, basketball, volleyball, boxing, fencing, taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA. You can watch exhibitions and demonstration contests, and try them out in open sessions alongside local sports clubs.
Where
The festival takes place in the center of Gaeta: the Teatro Ariston, in Piazza della Libertà, for the opening; then Piazza XIX Maggio, in front of the Town Hall, Piazza Mons. Di Liegro, and the surrounding areas. If you are arriving by car, check out our guide to parking and the ZTL first.
Behind the event
Institutional partners of the festival include the Ministro per lo Sport e i Giovani, Sport e Salute, CONI Lazio, the Comitato Italiano Paralimpico Lazio, and the Città di Gaeta, along with local sports clubs.
Frequently asked questions
When does Sport, Storie Gaeta 2026 take place?
From Wednesday, October 14 to Friday, October 16, 2026. It opens on October 14 at 10:00 at Teatro Ariston.
What time does the Villaggio dello Sport open?
Every afternoon across all three days, from 16:00 to 20:00, with exhibitions, demonstration matches, and open trial sessions.
Where is the festival held?
In the center of Gaeta: Teatro Ariston, Piazza XIX Maggio, Piazza Mons. Di Liegro, and the areas surrounding the Town Hall.
Which sports can you watch and try?
Track and field, judo, basketball, volleyball, boxing, fencing, taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA.
Is there an admission fee?
The Villaggio dello Sport is presented as open to the public. No tickets or reservations have been announced.
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How to get there
Teatro Ariston, Piazza XIX Maggio and Piazza Mons. Di Liegro
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