Teatro Giacomo Leopardi, 19th century theatre in San Ginesio, Italy

Teatro Giacomo Leopardi is a 19th century theatre in San Ginesio with a brick exterior and detailed interior decorations created by artist Pietro Giovanetti during construction. The interior holds approximately 220 seats and serves regularly for theatrical performances, concerts, and community events.

The theatre was built between 1874 and 1875 on the site of the former Palazzo Defensorale, demolished in 1860, after the municipal council approved its construction on 21 September 1873. It opened on 18 August 1877 with the opera "Addina, le Nozze in Pasquella", written by Alfonso Leopardi and set to music by Vincenzo Bruti. Restored from 1992 to 2002 and reopened in 2005, it has been unusable since the 2016–2017 earthquakes.

The theatre is named after the celebrated Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi, reflecting the town's connection to literary tradition. This designation shows how the community valued intellectual heritage and artistic expression.

The theatre is located at Piazza A. Gentile in the heart of San Ginesio and is easy to find. Events vary seasonally and by programming, so checking ahead before visiting helps ensure you arrive when something interests you.

The theatre opened on 18 August 1877 with "Addina, le Nozze in Pasquella", written by Alfonso Leopardi and set to music by the San Ginesio composer Vincenzo Bruti. The librettist shares the surname of Giacomo Leopardi, the poet to whom the theatre was later dedicated.