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About Teatro Tendastrisce
Teatro Tendastrisce was a distinctive Rome venue known for its large tent structure and rich history of hosting international stars and Italian legends. Originally located on Via Cristoforo Colombo (1977–2005) and later at Via Giorgio Perlasca, 69 (2006–2017) in Rome’s eastern outskirts, the site stands as a landmark in the Collatino area. While the theatre has suffered a major fire in 2016 and was permanently closed in 2017, the area is currently undergoing remediation with ongoing cleanup as of 2025. We’ve gathered practical information about seating history, access, and nearby lodging to help you understand the venue’s legacy and what’s nearby if plans evolve for future use.
Whether you’re a curious fan of Ray Charles, Tina Turner, or Italian artists like Antonello Venditti and Laura Pausini, or you’re planning a trip to explore the area’s upcoming developments, this page provides context, practical details, and trusted local resources to secure your arrangements in the future.
For now, if you’re researching venues in Rome’s outskirts, consider nearby hotels, dining options, and transportation tips that suit a variety of plans. We’ll continue to update this page as remediation progresses and new developments unfold. If you’re looking for current event spaces or alternative venues in Rome, our team can help connect you with up-to-date options and trusted partners in the area.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location history: originally on Via Cristoforo Colombo (1977–2005); relocated to Via Giorgio Perlasca, 69 (2006–2017).
- Venue type and capacity: a tensostruttura (large tent) with historic capacity around 6,500 total (about 2,500 seated, ~4,000 standing) at the original site; after relocation seating capacity was about 2,400–2,500 seats.
- Notable events: hosted international stars such as Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Barry White, B.B. King, Joe Cocker, James Brown, Eric Clapton, plus Italian acts like Antonello Venditti, Laura Pausini and The Smiths; also associated with the Golden Circus festival and PlateaEstate.
- Incidents and status: suffered a major fire in August 2016; permanently closed in 2017; area remains abandoned with cleanup underway as of 2025.
- Parking and access: on-site parking is listed as a service; located in Rome’s eastern outskirts (Collatino area) at Via Giorgio Perlasca, 69.
- Nearby hotels: the area is served by nearby lodging such as Holiday Inn Express Rome-East in the vicinity of Via Perlasca.
- Current status: the site is being cleaned and prepared for potential new use by the city, with official updates noting the ex-theater area undergoing remediation.