📚 Caffeina Cultura Festival – Viterbo: Ten Days of Books, Music, and Performances in the Heart of Tuscia

Giano di Vico
Jun 7
2 min read

Every summer, from late June to early July, the medieval heart of Viterbo comes alive with culture, creativity, and energy thanks to the Caffeina Cultura Festival — one of the most beloved events not only in Tuscia, but in the entire Italian cultural landscape.

🌟 A Festival for Every Taste

Launched over thirteen years ago, Caffeina Festival transforms the historic center of Viterbo into an open-air stage.

For ten days, the city becomes a continuous celebration of books, music, theater, cinema, art, and dialogues with leading voices of Italian and international culture.

📖 Meetings with Authors: Book presentations, readings, debates
🎶 Concerts: Live shows by renowned artists and emerging talents
🎭 Theatrical Performances: Monologues, live acts, street theater
🎨 Children’s Workshops: Storytime, creative activities
🎥 Outdoor Cinema: Screenings of auteur films in historical squares

📍 The Magical Locations of the Festival

The festival unfolds through the most charming alleys and squares of Viterbo:

Teatro Caffeina: Built in the former San Leonardo church on Via Cavour, now the festival’s beating heart
Historic Squares: Piazza del Gesù, Piazza San Lorenzo, Piazza della Morte — all animated by performances and concerts
Medieval Courtyards: Hidden corners of the city become open-air stages under the stars

Every corner of Viterbo breathes culture, offering audiences a one-of-a-kind setting for an unforgettable experience.

📜 A Rich and Varied Program

Each edition of the festival includes:

🎭 Category	📚 Main Events
Literature	Author talks, presentations, book signings
Music	Live concerts, musical evenings
Theater	Shows, readings, artistic performances
Children	Workshops, creative games, family shows
Cinema	Evening screenings in historic squares
Literary Market	Bookstands, discussions, cultural meet-ups

More than 450 events held over the years, and over 50,000 spectators just for the theater performances!

🚀 A Cultural Engine for Tuscia

Caffeina Cultura is more than just a festival — it’s a project to enhance and celebrate the local area:

Promotes Viterbo as a city of art and culture
Attracts visitors from across Italy, generating positive economic impact for Tuscia
Fosters dialogue across generations, languages, and perspectives
Widely recognized for the quality and diversity of its cultural programming