Teatro Ariston

Teatro Ariston is a large entertainment complex in Sanremo with two thousand seats, hosting both film screenings and musical performances throughout the year. The building rises over several floors and contains a tall auditorium with red seating, a stage that can be reconfigured for different productions, and lobby spaces lined with historical posters and memorabilia.

The venue opened its doors in 1953 and became the permanent home of the Sanremo Music Festival in 1977, marking a turning point in Italian entertainment. Since then, renovations have modernized the technical equipment and seating while preserving the original layout.

The name comes from an ancient Greek word meaning excellent, a reference that matches the high standards of the events held here. Inside the foyer and corridors, framed photographs document singers and performers who have appeared on this stage, creating a gallery that visitors often pause to examine.

The building stands on Via Matteotti 226 in central Sanremo, a few minutes on foot from the seafront promenade. Visitors can check the current program at the box office or through posters displayed near the entrance.

The stage here is considered a national stage because many Italian music careers have started within these walls and the annual music festival is broadcast on television. During festival week in February, the entire city transforms into a meeting point for artists, journalists, and fans who fill the streets around the building.

Location: Sanremo

Inception: 1953

Architects: Marco Lavarello, Dante Datta

Official opening: May 31, 1963

Capacity: 2000

Address: Via Matteotti 226, 18038 Sanremo

Website: http://aristonsanremo.com

GPS coordinates: 43.81744,7.77743

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30