Teatro Curci, Municipal theater in Barletta, Italy.

The Teatro Curci faces Palazzo di Città on corso Vittorio Emanuele II. The barlettano architect Federico Santacroce, trained in Luigi Castellucci's Neapolitan studio, remodelled it on the model of Naples' San Carlo, redoing the façade, the foyer and the ballroom. Giambattista Calò painted the ceiling fresco of Aurora driving her chariot from west to east, and Pietro Venier, scenographer at the San Carlo, designed the 42 cornucopias decorating the hall.

Construction started in 1868 following the collapse of an earlier theater and the venue opened in 1872. Since then, several renovations have protected the original features while keeping the building operational.

The theatre is named after the Barletta-born composer Giuseppe Curci, to whom it was dedicated in 1877. Its opening night on 6 April 1872 began with Curci's symphony Italia redenta, followed by Verdi's Macbeth. The curtain, painted by Giambattista Calò, depicts the Challenge of Barletta.

The building is easily accessible on foot and visible from the street, though viewing the interior is usually possible only during events. Visitors should check the current program online or ask locally before planning a visit.

The ceiling fresco by Giambattista Calò shows Aurora driving her chariot from west to east, and he also painted the stage curtain with the Disfida di Barletta. Pietro Venier, scenographer at Naples' San Carlo, drew the 42 cornucopias ornamenting the hall.