Thanks to Italy's incredible historic heritage, fairytale scenic backdrops, and great taste in music, the country becomes a magical summer destination for festival-goers. With its diverse range of festivals spanning genres such as opera, jazz, electronic, and trance, Italy hosts some of Europe’s finest music festivals. Many include camping, food trucks and stalls, and activities beyond music, such as workshops, children's activities, and discussions on sustainability and other important topics.
The lineups for Italy’s 2025 festivals promise an awesome mix of big headliners and fresh talent. As festival dates often span June through September, now is the time to get your tickets, as events tend to sell out quickly.
Firenze Rocks
Held at the Visarno Arena in Florence from June 12-15, 2025, Firenze Rocks is one of Europe's biggest rock festivals. It showcases rock legends and rising stars in alternative music. The festival has become a major stop for global rock tours, featuring acts such as Green Day, Korn, and Guns N' Roses in 2025.
Arena di Verona Opera Festival
A staple in Italy’s cultural calendar, this classical music festival runs from June to September 2025 at the historic Verona Arena. Experience timeless operatic pieces such as Aida and Carmen in a Roman amphitheatre setting.
Festival dei Due Mondi
This multidisciplinary arts festival takes place in Spoleto from June 27 to July 13, 2025. It combines music, dance, and theatre, with artists from both hemispheres. Highlights include Rufus Wainwright's Hadrian, a concert by Anoushka Shankar, and the Sydney Dance Company.
Umbria Jazz
Held in Perugia from July 11-20, 2025, Umbria Jazz is Italy’s premier jazz festival and one of the biggest music festivals in the country. Since its inception in 1973, it has featured world-class artists, drawing jazz enthusiasts from around the globe. This year’s lineup includes Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Kamasi Washington, and Lionel Richie.
Ypsigrock
Known as Italy’s boutique festival, this event is scheduled for August 7-10, 2025, in Castelbuono, Sicily. It offers indie music lovers an intimate experience with acts like English Teacher, Wu Lyf and Public Service Broadcasting.
Nameless Festival
Held at the renowned Lake Como, this event has been the key electronic music festival in Italy for a decade, having gained international recognition. Scheduled for May 31, June 1, and 2, the lineup features artists like Armin Van Buuren and Gorgon City.
Roma Summer Fest
Held in the impressive Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, it comprises live concerts from June until September and features diverse genres, from jazz to classical to pop. Look forward to performances by Nick Cave, Patti Smith and Sting.
WAO Festival
Marking its 10th anniversary in 2025, this event is a week-long immersive experience in psychedelic arts, culture and music. It takes place from 13-17 August in the Province of Terni. It began as an electronic music festival and has evolved into a dynamic hub that promotes ecological culture through seminars, workshops, and 360° initiatives.
Porretta Soul Festival
The festival emerged in 1988 out of a non-profit cultural association aimed at promoting Soul music. Over the years, it has grown into one of the most significant European events dedicated to Soul and Rhythm & Blues music. It takes place from 24-27 July 2025 in Porretta Terme, situated between Florence and Bologna.
Kappa FuturFestival
From July 4 to 6, 2025, the Kappa Futur Festival returns to Parco Dora in Torino, Italy, with a lineup that includes renowned artists like Adam Beyer. Having won won Best International Festival at the DJ Awards, Kappa Futur cements its status as the best techno and EDM festival in Italy and beyond.
SunandBass
SUNANDBASS is the original Italian drum and bass festival. Since 2003, this festival has been attracting drum and bass fans from across the globe for a week-long music holiday. Happening 6-13 September 2025 in San Teodoro, Sardinia, it offers eight days and nights of basslines and DJ sets until dawn.