Paintings, gold decorations, crystal chandeliers and the many small boxes, each with its own entrance, make attending a performance here a unique experience. A place where the Perugini meet and socialise before the beginning of the show.

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The history of the theatre has always been closely linked to the city's bourgeoisie. At the end of the eighteenth century, ninety families came together and decided to build their own prestigious theatre. Alessio Lorenzini, a Perugian architect, was entrusted with the project, and famous artists such as Baldassarre Orsini, Carlo Spiridione Mariotti and Giovanni Cappelli contributed to the artistic design. A horseshoe-shape with multiple levels and boxes was chosen, a design that originated in Naples and was found in other important Italian theatres of the period.

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The new theatre in Perugia was inaugurated in 1781. Since then, the building has undergone several more restorations and extensions. Most of the paintings visible today date from the 19th century, and the current structure is the result of an extension in 1874. From that year, it was also renamed 'Teatro Morlacchi', after the Perugian musician and philosopher Francesco Morlacchi.

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In the photo below, taken by Giovanni Varchetta, you can see us in one of the boxes. What I particularly like is the view you have from there, and at the same time the privacy to have your own space with friends. ​​​​​​​​

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​23 November 2025 | Perugia | Music

SHOSTAKOVICH MARATHON - MARATONA SHOSTAKOVICH. Dmitri Shostakovich: Prelude and Fugue No. 7 in A major and No. 15 in D flat major for piano solo; Seven Romances on poems by Aleksandr Blok op. 127 for soprano, violin, cello and piano; Trio No. 2 op. 67 for violin, cello and piano.
Perugia Chamber Orchestra; Boris Petrusansky, piano; Nikoletta Hertsak, soprano; Laura Marzadori, violin; Raphael Horrach, trumpet; Enrico Bronzi, conductor and cello. Teatro Morlacchi, Piazza Francesco Morlacchi 13, Perugia. 5.30pm and 8.30pm (duration 90 min). Information

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12 December 2025 | Perugia | Dance

ELYSIUM. 'Elysium' is the new creation by C.G.J. Collettivo Giulio e Jari. A choreographic composition designed for four bodies and a dialogue between two mysterious worlds: the visual poetics of painter Lou Benesch and the enigmatic allure of Elysium Planitia, a Martian landscape. With Jari Boldrini, Sofia Galvan, Chiara Montalbani and Giulio Petrucci. 8.45pm. Tickets 

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13 December 2025 | Perugia | Opera Arias

TUTTI IN SCENA - OPERA ARIAS. Music by Rossini, Puccini, Verdi, Bellini, Donizetti, Mozart. Teatro Morlacchi, Piazza Francesco Morlacchi 13, Perugia. 8.45pm. Tickets from Euro 16,50

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28 February 2026 | Perugia | Music

IGOR LEVIT - PIANO RECITAL. Levit has appeared in major concert halls and music festivals around the world. During his studies, he won prizes in several international competitions. Music by Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin. Teatro Morlacchi, Piazza Francesco Morlacchi 13, Perugia. 5.30pm. Tickets

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20 March 2026 | Perugia | Music

JUNGE DEUTSCHE PHILARMONIE. George Benjamin, director; Bomsori, violin. Music by R. Strauss, K. Szymanowski, Sir George Benjamin, C. Debussy. Teatro Morlacchi, Piazza Francesco Morlacchi 13, Perugia. 8.30pm. Tickets