The Roma Summer Fest 2025 is set to resume. Hosted in the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone, the festival returns after its summer break from August 29th to September 21st with a new series of concerts. The program spans from Brit-rock and electronic avant-garde to Italian singer-songwriters and major international comebacks, also featuring pop from new generations.
The festival kicks off with two icons of the last two decades of British rock: Stereophonics on August 29th and Franz Ferdinand on August 30th. From September 2nd to 5th, the Cavea will host a special event with Daniele Silvestri, who will perform for four consecutive nights dedicated to his repertoire, blending social commitment, irony, and experimentation.
The lineup also features major international rock acts. Legendary former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett will perform on September 6th with a show of virtuosity and progressive rock. On September 12th and 13th, Sigur Rós will take the stage in the Sala Santa Cecilia for two event-concerts dedicated to their new album ‘ÁTTA,’ accompanied by a 41-piece orchestra. American icon Patti Smith will be in the spotlight on September 15th, performing in a quartet formation that blends poetry and grit. Italy is also well-represented with Diodato (September 11th) and Edoardo Bennato (September 12th in the Cavea). The series will close with performances by The Kolors (September 16th), Benji & Fede (September 17th), and Psicologi (September 18th).
A major highlight of this second half of the season will be the September 8th concert by Fred Again…, one of the most influential and revolutionary artists in contemporary electronic music, making his first-ever Italian appearance. He will be joined by the duo PARISI, another leading act from the new international scene.
In addition to the September 7th and 14th events of the ‘Giardini Pensili’ series, the festival will host ‘Dissonanze – 25 Years Celebration’ on September 20th and 21st, a two-day event marking the series’ 25th anniversary.
“The strength of the Roma Summer Fest these months,” stated the CEO of the Fondazione Musica per Roma, Raffaele Ranucci, “lies in its ability to compose a sonic mosaic that crosses genres and generations, embracing a diverse audience: from fans of classic rock to followers of new digital trends, from lovers of singer-songwriters to those who experience music as a collective and cultural experience.”