Italy comes alive during the summer months with a vibrant array of festivals. Music lovers can groove to international headliners, opera aficionados witness performances in historic venues, and culture enthusiasts experience a unique blend of art, music, and local traditions.
Here are some notable festivals happening in 2024:
Lucca Summer Festival (June 2 – July 26, 2024) in Lucca
This music festival features a lineup of international artists and takes place in the charming city of Lucca at Piazza Napoleone. This year’s program includes:
▪ June 8-9: Ed Sheeran
▪ June 30: Swedish House Mafia
▪ July 3: Tedua
▪ July 5: Geolier
▪ July 6: The Smashing Pumpkins
▪ July 7: Rod Stewart
▪ July 11: Calcutta
▪ July 12: Lenny Kravitz
▪ July 15: Diana Krall
▪ July 16: John Fogerty
▪ July 18: Salmo-Noyz
▪ July 19: Mika
▪ July 20: Sam Smith
▪ July 21 & 23: Duran Duran
▪ July 24: Toto
▪ July 26: Gazzelle
For more information and soon-to-be-announced performances, visit the official website.
Nameless Festival (June 14 – 16, 2024) in Lake Como
Set against at La Nuova Poncia Polo Club, this unique music festival offers a diverse lineup. This year’s schedule features:
▪ June 14:
AHADADREAM, Alesso, Angelina Mango, Ava, Bad Boombox, Benny Benassi, Boys Noize, Camo & Krooked, Cassö, Clara, Edmmaro, Greg Willen, Hybrid Minds, Il Pagante, Il Tre, Justice, K Motionz, Koven, Luca Agnelli, Maddix, Marlon Hoffstadt, Sally Cruz, Silent Bob & Sick Budd, Slings, Vale Pain, Albert Marzinotto, Doctum, Gino Ingrosso, Rocket Pengwin, Still Charles
▪ June 15:
Bellofigo, Boro, Chase & Status DJ Set, Claptone, David Penn, Deadmau5, Diss Gacha, Edmmaro, Eiffel 65, Eptic, Hol!, Imanu, Kenya Grace Live, Kungs, Level Up, Low Steppa, Miles, Naska Live, Nello Taver, Pino D’Angiò, Riva Starr, Rudeejay, Sam Divine, Steve Angello, Subtronics, Tony Boy, Wooli, Albert Marzinotto, Estremo, FuckYourClique, Random, Reebs, Slvr
▪ June 16:
Anna, Annalisa, Artie 5ive, Bizarrap, Damianito, Digital Astro, DJ Snake, Dombresky, Hardwell, Ian Asher, Jazzy, Jersey Live, Kid Yugi, Melvo Baptiste, Merk & Kremont, Nerissima Serpe + Papa V, Niky Savage, Oppidan, Parisi Live, Roger Sanchez, Sammy Virji, Sidepiece, Testpilot, The Shapeshifters, Tony Effe, Yasmin, Yung Snapp, Albert Marzinotto, Alda, Katie Goodman, Padma San, Rrari Dal Tacco, Suspect CB
For more information, visit the official website.
La Prima Estate (June 14 – 23, 2024) in Lido di Camaiore, LU
Combining music, art, and beach vibes on the Tuscan coast, this festival is held at Parco BussolaDomani. The lineup for this year includes:
▪ June 14: Jane’s Addiction, Dinosaur Jr., Sleaford Mods, Motta
▪ June 15: Special Event Kama Kama History – DJ Ralf, Francesco Farfa, Mario Scalambrin, Stefano D’Andrea, Davide Benedetti, Christiano
▪ June 16: Phoenix, 2manydjs DJ Set, Venerus, The XCERTS
▪ June 21: Peggy Gou, ANOTR, Todd Terje
▪ June 22: Paolo Nutini, Michael Kiwanuka, Black Country New Road, Swim School
▪ June 23: Fontaines D.C., Kasabian, Shame, Wu-Lu
For more information, visit the official website.
Rome Summer Fest (June 3 – September 5, 2024) in Rome
This diverse cultural event features music, theater, and dance performances in the Eternal City, held at Auditorium Parco della Musica. Highlights of the program include:
▪ June 14: Big Time Rush (Pop/Rock)
▪ June 17: Nayt (Rap)
▪ June 18: Ariete (Pop/Rock)
▪ June 19: Super Taranta (Salento’s pizzica music)
▪ June 21: AIR (Electronic)
▪ June 22: Colapesce Dimartino (Pop/Rock)
▪ June 23-24: The Smile (Pop/Rock)
▪ June 25: Fontaines D.C. (Pop/Rock)
▪ June 26: The Kolors (Pop/Rock)
▪ June 27-28: Simple Minds (Pop/Rock)
▪ June 29: Ambrogio Sparagna – Dance of the Volcano (Italian Popular Orchestra)
▪ June 30: Glen Hansard (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 1: Blue (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 2: Slowdive (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 3: Die Antwoord (Rap)
▪ July 4: Queens of the Stone Age (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 7: Cat Power (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 8: Take That (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 9: James Blake (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 10: Deep Purple (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 11: Subsonica (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 12: Gary Clark Jr. (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 13-14: Ludovico Einaudi (Composer)
▪ July 15: Marisa Monte (singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist)
▪ July 19: The Cinematic Orchestra (Electronic)
▪ July 20: Cristiano De André (singer-songwriter and musician)
▪ July 21: Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 22: Loreena McKennitt (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 23: Nicola Piovani (light-classical musician)
▪ July 26: Nick Carter (Pop/Rock) & Stefano Bollani (Jazz)
▪ July 28: Marcus Miller (Jazz)
▪ July 29: Loredana Bertè (Pop/Rock)
▪ July 30: Massimo Ranieri (songwriter)
▪ August 3: Tyga (Rap)
▪ August 4: Tom Odell (Pop/Rock)
▪ September 2: Francesco De Gregori (Composer) & PFM Canta De André (Pop/Rock)
▪ September 3: Fulminacci (Pop/Rock)
▪ September 4: Fatboy Slim (Electronic)
▪ September 5: Ermal Meta (Pop/Rock)
For more information, visit the official website.
Verona Arena Summer Opera Season (June 13 – September 5, 2024) in Verona
Held in the iconic amphitheater, this festival features spectacular opera performances throughout the summer. This year’s program includes:
▪ June 7: The Great Italian Opera Heritage of Humanity (Special Event)
▪ June 8-29: Turandot (Opera)
▪ June 14 – August 1: Aida (Opera)
▪ June 21 – September 6: The Barber of Seville (Opera)
▪ July 5 – September 7: Carmen (Opera)
▪ July 19-27: La Bohème (Opera)
▪ July 23-24: Roberto Bolle and Friends (Ballet)
▪ August 2-30: Tosca (Opera)
▪ August 10 – September 5: Aida 1913 (Opera)
▪ August 11: IX Symphony, Ludwig van Beethoven (Concert)
▪ August 21: Plácido Domingo, Spanish Night (Concert)
▪ August 27-28: Zorba the Greek (Ballet)
▪ August 28: Viva Vivaldi. The Four Seasons Immersive Concert (Concert)
▪ September 1: Carmina Burana (Concert)
For more information, visit the official website.
Umbria Jazz (July 12 – 21, 2024) in Perugia
This renowned jazz festival attracts top musicians from around the world and takes place in various venues in Perugia, including Arena Santa Giuliana, Teatro Morlacchi, Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria, Piazza IV Novembre, Giardini Carducci, and the Terrace of the Mercato Coperto. Highlights include:
July 13: Lenny Kravitz at Arena Santa Giuliana
July 14: Raye
July 17: Toto
July 20: Veronica Swift
For more information, visit the official website.
Remember to check the official festival websites for specific dates and details. Enjoy your summer in Italy!
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