Fosforo: The Science Festival
Four days of discovery, wonder and curiosity in the heart of Senigallia. Workshops, talks, exhibitions and shows for everyone — full programme coming soon.
What you'll find at Fosforo
A rich and varied programme for every kind of curiosity
Workshops
Experiment with your hands. Hands-on activities to understand science by doing it.
Talks
Engage with researchers, science communicators and exceptional guests on topics that are changing the world.
Exhibitions
Explore installations that tell the story of science in a visual and immersive way.
Shows
Live science performances: surprising, engaging and suitable for the whole family.
Main venues
Festival spaces in the heart of Senigallia
Piazza del Duca
In front of Rocca Roveresca, the historic heart of the festival
Piazza Roma
Senigallia's central square, stage for talks and encounters
Rotonda a Mare
Senigallia's icon: events by the sea with views over the Adriatic
Teatro La Fenice
Historic theatre in the centre, host of shows and conferences
About Fosforo
Fosforo is Senigallia's science festival, an annual event that brings researchers, science communicators, artists and curious minds from across Italy to the city's piazzas, historic palaces and cultural venues.
Each edition features dozens of free events designed to bring the general public closer to science: from physics to astronomy, from biology to technology, from 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 and to be published in the coming weeks.
How to get to Senigallia
Senigallia is easily reachable by train, car and plane.
By car
- From the North (Milan/Bologna): A14 motorway towards Ancona, exit Senigallia.
- From the South (Rome/Naples): A14 motorway towards Bologna, exit Senigallia.
- From the West (Perugia): SS76 Vallesina road to Senigallia.
By train
- Senigallia is served by the Adriatic line (Bologna–Lecce).
- From Senigallia station, festival venues are reachable on foot or within a few minutes.
- 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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