Piccinni Theater

The Piccinni Theatre, the oldest theatre of Bari

The Piccinni Theatre is the oldest theatre of Bari, dedicated to a great composer native of the city. The Bari audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this historic stage, a witness of the cultural life of the city.

The theatre dedicated to Niccolò Piccinni

The Piccinni Theatre bears the name of Niccolò Piccinni, a famous opera composer born in Bari in the eighteenth century. It is the oldest theatre of the city, a witness of the musical and cultural life of Bari over the centuries. An elegant building of the centre, it recalls the attachment of the city to opera and music, a tradition still alive today.

What to see

You admire the façade and the hall of the oldest theatre of Bari, dedicated to the composer Niccolò Piccinni. Attending a show remains the best way to discover this high cultural place. It is a stop for lovers of music, theatre and history, in the heart of the city.

Practical information

The Piccinni Theatre lies in the heart of Bari, reachable on foot. The façade can be freely admired from the outside; the tours and the shows follow their own programme and access conditions, which vary. It is best to check the agenda and the arrangements before coming.

Who was Niccolò Piccinni?

A famous opera composer born in Bari in the eighteenth century; the oldest theatre of the city bears his name.

Where is the Piccinni Theatre?

In the heart of Bari.