All the Italian Music Festivals for Summer 2023: The Updated Guide

From the first days of June until the end of September, the whole of Italy will be crossed by concerts, from completely new realities such as La Prima Estate, which registers a large group of artists in its second edition in Ferrara under the stars . Which has now reached its 27th edition. Here’s the Updated Guide to Italian Music Festivals,

Rock in Rome from June 8 to September 22

After beginning with LoveGang 126 on 8 June, Rock in Rome will continue until 22 September, hosting artists such as Nu Jinya on 28 June and Laza on 3 July. There will be two international guests namely Maluma and Arctic Monkeys on 12 and 16 July, the latter sold out. The festival closes on 22 September with a concert by Paul Weller.

First summer from 16 to 25 June

Six days and 24 artists to live an experience in Lido di Camaiore that goes beyond the ordinary music festival. Legends like Jamiroquai, Bon Iver, Metro Bomin, Alt-J, Bicep, Chet Faker, Japanese Breakfast are coming. Nas, Geollier, Kings of Convenience and without forgetting Nu Gehnia, The Dardest Phenomenon, BigMama, The Nation of Language, El A, Boo Cuaron and Elasi.

Acieloopen 17 June to 27 August

The eleventh edition for the Cesena festival, which, as always, allows the meeting of internationally renowned artists such as Wilco, Fat Freddy’s Drop, with Italian guests such as Bassi Maestro and DJ Shoka, but also Verdena and Boustel.

I-Day from June 22 to July 15

Some of the greatest international artists will arrive at La Moura Racecourse and San Siro Racecourse in Milan this year: duo Rosalia – Travis Scott, but also headlined by Arctic Monkeys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Florence + The Machine and Liam Gallagher.

music culture June 23 and 24

Now in its 34th edition, Flavio Incinna will present a parrot to the Italian guests at the Arena Cefisterio in Macerata. Fabio Concato, French Saints, Paola Terci, Chiara Franci, Ermel Meta and Dardust will perform in this competition.

Love Mi on 27th June

In Milan’s Piazza Duomo, Fedez returns for the second year in a row with his Love Mi: Tedua, Tony Efe, Annalisa, Tannai, but also Cañada, Mara Satti and Anna among the invited guests.

from Locus Festival June 27 to September 1

In the spectacular setting of Monterotondo in Puglia, artists of the caliber of Simply Red will perform in the iconic square of Sigur Ros, the Cathedral of Trani, in the port area of ​​Bari on 11 June and 27 June. then on July 13 the living legend of world jazz Herbie Hancock at Fasano; These include New Zealanders’ Fat Freddy’s Drop on 29 July.

from Lucca Summer Festival June 29 to July 28

The 2023 edition of the Lucca Summer Festival starts with a bang, with Kiss performing on June 29, followed by Bob Dylan seven days later. Then Norah Jones arrives on July 14 and on July 20 the city will open its doors to Lil Nas X. The festival will close on 28 July with a live performance by Robbie Williams with special guest Diodetto.

Kappa Future Festival June 30 to July 2

Clubbing never sleeps and this summer confirms it with the weekend at Kappa from 30 June to 2 July. The main names of the dance scene come to Turin: from Peggy Go to Major Lazer, from Fatboy Slim to Ricardo Villalobos.

Porto Rubino June 30 to July 9

Now in its fifth edition of the festival which crosses Puglia between Brindisi, Giovinazzo, Monopoli, Triacce and Campo Marino, this year it hosts names of the caliber of Mahmoud, Madame, Niccolo Fabi, but also Levante, Emma Marron and Francesca Michelin. Will do

Goa Boa 30 June to 8 July

At Porto Antico in Genoa, from June 30 to July 8 some of the most interesting sounds on the European scene: Nu Ghenea will open the dance, followed by Peter Hook and The Light. Kraftwerk closed the event.

No Borders Festival from 1st to 30th July

For those who have decided to attend a festival in the mountains, No Borders welcomes some of the most interesting artists between soul and jazz: the stars will surely be Skuan Anansi, Ben Harper and Mika.

Chaos from 13 to 16 July

In Oliveto Citra, in the province of Salerno, the 11th edition of the Discord, this year with an intriguing title: Controcorente. 24 Grana, Marlene Kunts, but Rhabdomantic Orchestra Trumm and Logout Sound System will also perform.

Electropark July 14-16

The electronic music and performing arts festival which this year returns to Genoa for its 12th edition from 14 to 16 July, will welcome James Holden, but also Anthony Rother who will bring his iconic hybrid electro set, while American Mary Latimore, with her harp And with the help of subtle and calibrated electronic connections, creates a languid, lunar and muffled ambient music.

Stateless Festival from 20 to 23 July

The festival returns to the greenery of the Pianezze di Vialfrè natural area for its twentieth edition from 20 to 23 July: a line-up of more than 50 artists from around the world: with Jeff Mills from the United States, Noga Erez and Omar from Israel from Syria with Soleimani.

Green Valley Post Festival on July 22 and 23

Great music is back in Sicily with the second edition of the Green Valley Pop Festival. The event will be held on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 July 2023 in Piazza Angelo Scandaliato in Ciaca (AG) and will feature some of the best protagonists of modern urbanism. From Boro Boro to Vegas Jones, not forgetting headliners Boomdabash and Elettra Lamborghini.

Mako Festival from 22 July to 19 September

The Maco Festival resumes, one of the longest running and most acclaimed live events in Campania, Italy. This year he presents the Milanese rapper Ernia on the stage of the Planet Arena, on Thursday 10 August, while the landowner Giuliare, on Saturday 19 August.

Ferrara under the stars from 7 to 28 September

In its 15th year of formation, Ferrara sotto le Stelle is back for its twenty-seventh edition, after hosting Anna Carol and Le Lucie della Centrale Electrica over the past few days. Writers such as Vasco Brondi and Giovanni Truppi would roam the courtyard of Estense Castle, but also Arab Strap and Kula Shaker.

spring attitude 23 and 24 September

For twelve years now an unmissable event in the capital that features names from the electronic and contemporary scene, pop and indie. The headliners this year will be moderate, but highly anticipated are Berlin-based South Korean DJs Paige Gow and Verdena, who return from the triumph of their latest album Volvo Magia.