School programmes for 2027
are coming soon
Fosforo returns to Senigallia from 19 to 23 May 2027.
Workshops, shows and talks for school groups will be online soon.
Fosforo in videos from the last three years
A taste of the festival in three clips
Main venues
The festival spaces in the heart of Senigallia
Vallato Rocca Roveresca
The fortress moat, an open-air stage for shows and science demonstrations
Biblioteca Antonelliana
A historic library in the town centre, hosting conferences and talks
Rotonda a Mare
Senigallia's iconic landmark: events by the sea with views over the Adriatic
Teatro La Fenice
A historic theatre in the town centre, hosting shows and conferences
Piazza Roma
The city's living room: the festival's main stage for shows and headline talks
Piazza del Duca
The square at the foot of the Rocca, with stands, demos and activities for everyone
What is Fosforo
Fosforo is Senigallia's science festival, an annual event that brings researchers, science communicators, artists and curious minds from all over Italy to the city's squares, historic buildings and cultural venues.
Each edition offers dozens of free events designed to bring the general public closer to science: from physics to astronomy, biology to technology, mathematics to philosophy of mind.
In 2026 the festival will take place from 21 to 24 May in Senigallia (AN), with a programme currently being finalised that will be published in the coming weeks.
How to reach Senigallia
Senigallia is easy to reach by train, car and plane.
By car
- From the North (Milan/Bologna): A14 towards Ancona, exit Senigallia.
- From the South (Rome/Naples): A14 towards Bologna, exit Senigallia.
- From the West (Perugia): SS76 Vallesina road to Senigallia.
By train
- Senigallia is on the Adriatic line (Bologna–Lecce).
- From Senigallia station, festival events are within walking distance or just minutes away.
- Connections from Ancona (15 min) and Pesaro/Fano (25–40 min).
Check timetables on Trenitalia or Italo.
By plane
- Ancona–Falconara Airport (AOI): 20 km away, connected to major Italian and European cities.
- From Ancona–Falconara: regional train or taxi to Senigallia (30 min).
- Alternative: Bologna (BLQ) or Rimini (RMI) + Adriatic train.
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Tra Borghi e Natura
Marche · IT
Play nowImmersive experience
The Secret of the Amber Keeper
A serious game in the orange-flag villages of the Marche region
Step into the role of a Memory Keeper: solve puzzles rooted in local culture, gather symbolic objects, and make choices that shape the story. A project developed by the Fosforo team for the Marche Region, told through the voices of young people who live in these places.
Tra Borghi e Natura · TRAMA project — Marche Region
