What are the most important concerts in Italy in 2025? Here’s a look at the most unmissable concerts that will define the next year in the Italian peninsula, from north to south, and from west to east.
AN ITALIAN MUSICAL JOURNEY
Italy, the land of timeless art, breathtaking landscapes, and rich history, has always been synonymous with creativity and passion.
In 2025, the country continues to uphold its cultural legacy by hosting an array of spectacular concerts that promise to draw music lovers from around the globe.
From ancient amphitheaters to modern arenas, Italy’s diverse venues will vibrate with melodies spanning classical symphonies, rock anthems, pop chart-toppers, and avant-garde performances.
Whether you’re a die-hard music fan or a traveler seeking unforgettable experiences, Italy’s 2025 concert calendar is brimming with reasons to visit.
As new concerts will be announced, we will add them below to the calendar of the most important concerts in Italy in 2025.
MAJOR CITIES: HUBS OF MUSICAL DIVERSITY
Italy’s major cities – Rome, Milan, Florence, and Naples, serve as dynamic cultural hubs, offering music lovers a chance to enjoy both global stars and local talent.
Rome’s 2025 concert schedule is packed with events that appeal to diverse tastes, and music festivals such as the Roma Summer Fest 2025 and the Rock in Roma 2025.
As Italy’s fashion capital, Milan effortlessly blends style with its vibrant music scene.
In 2025, the city’s Unipol Forum will welcome major pop and rock artists, while the San Siro Stadium, famous for hosting football matches, will be transformed into a colossal stage.
Let’s not forget about the I-DAYS Festival 2025, hosted by Milan, which has become one of the most important music festivals in Italy in recent years.
PLANNING YOUR CONCERT EXPERIENCE IN ITALY
Attending concerts in Italy in 2025 offers more than just incredible music. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in Italian culture, cuisine, and history.
Here are some tips to make the most of your experience:
- Book Early: Popular events and iconic venues sell out quickly. Secure tickets as soon as they’re available.
- Explore Beyond the Concert: Use concerts as a gateway to discover Italy’s culinary and artistic treasures. Pair an evening concert with a day exploring local landmarks.
- Consider Regional Events: Smaller festivals and regional performances often provide a more intimate and authentic experience.
CONCERTS IN ITALY IN JANUARY 2025
The English singer-songwriter James Bay will perform on Wednesday, January 15, at the Alcatraz Club, in Milan. > Buy Ticket
The American rapper Tobe Nwigwe will perform on Friday, January 24, at the Santeria Social Club, also in Milan. > Buy Ticket
The American indie pop artist Spencer Sutherland will perform on Tuesday, January 28, at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, in Rome, and on Wednesday, January 29, in the Arca Club, in Milan. > Buy Ticket
CONCERTS IN ITALY IN FEBRUARY 2025
On Saturday, February 22, James Blunt will perform at the Unipol Arena, in Casalecchio di Reno, near Bologna. > Buy Ticket
Nothing but Thieves will appear on stage in Rome, at Pallazo dello Sport, on Saturday, February 15, and in Padua, at Gran Teatro Geox, on Sunday, February 16. > Buy Ticket
Jethro Tull will perform on Monday, February 17, at Teatro degli Arcimboldi, in Milan, on Tuesday, February 18, at Gran Teatro Geox, in Padua, and on Thursday, February 20, at Teatro di Firenze, in Florence. > Buy Ticket
CONCERTS IN ITALY IN MARCH 2025
On Monday, March 3, Michael Kiwanuka will apear on stage at the Alcatraz Club, in Milan. > Buy Ticket
Loreen, the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 and 2023, will perform on Wednesday, March 12, at the Fabrique Club, in Milan. > Buy Ticket
On Thursday, March 13, Sam Fender will perform in Bergamo, at the ChorusLife Arena. > Buy Ticket
Anastacia will appear on stage on Wednesday, March 19, at the Cantieri OGR, in Turin, on Saturday, March 22, at the Auditorium Conciliazione, in Rome, on Monday, March 24, at Teatro degli Arcimboldi, in Milan, and on Tuesday, March 25, at Gran Teatro Geox, in Padua. > Buy Ticket
Limp Bizkit will perform on Saturday, March 29, at the Unipol Arena, in Casalecchio di Reno, near Bologna. > Buy Ticket
Lenny Kravitz will do the same thing, but on Monday, March 31. > Buy Ticket
CONCERTS IN ITALY IN APRIL 2025
Lenny Kravitz will also appear on stage in Assago, near Milan, at the Unipol Forum, on Tuesday, April 1. > Buy Ticket
Kamasi Washington will appear on stage in Milan, at the Alcatraz Club, on Tuesday, April 22. > Buy Ticket
The Austrian duo Kruder & Dorfmeister will perform on Thursday, April 24, at the Fabrique Club, in Milan. > Buy Ticket
The violinist David Garrett will perform on Friday, April 25, in Rome, at Auditorium Parco della Musica, in Sala Santa Cecilia, on Sunday, April 27, in Padua, at Gran Teatro Geox, and on Monday, April 28, in Milan, at Teatro degli Arcimboldi. > Buy Ticket
The Lumineers will appear on stage in Assago, near Milan, at the Unipol Forum, on Sunday, April 27. > Buy Ticket
CONCERTS IN ITALY IN MAY 2025
On Friday, May 2, Sugababes will perform in Milan, at the Fabrique Club. > Buy Ticket
Rod Stewart will appear on stage at the Unipol Forum, in Assago, near Milan, on Saturday, May 10. > Buy Ticket
Stereophonics will perform on Wednesday, May 14, at the Alcatraz Club, in Milan. > Buy Ticket
Imagine Dragons will perform on Tuesday, May 27, at the Ippodromo Snai La Maura, in Milan. > Buy Ticket
CONCERTS IN ITALY IN JUNE 2025
Justin Timberlake will perform on Monday, June 2, at the Ippodromo Snai La Maura, in Milan, as part of the I-DAYS Festival 2025. > Buy Ticket
Dua Lipa will perform on Saturday, June 7, in the same place, as part of the same music festival. > Buy Ticket
Steven Wilson will perform on Saturday, June 7, at Teatro degli Arcimboldi, in Milan, and on Sunday, June 8, at Auditorium Parco della Musica, in Sala Santa Cecilia, in Rome, as part of the Roma Summer Fest 2025. > Buy Ticket
Ed Sheeran will appear on stage on Saturday, June 14, at the Olimpico Stadium, in Rome. > Buy Ticket
Green Day will perform on Sunday, June 15, at the Visarno Arena, in Parco delle Cascine, in Florence, as part of the Firenze Rocks 2025. > Buy Ticket
Slipknot will perform on Tuesday, June 17, in Piazza Ariostea, in Ferrara, as part of the Ferrara Summer Festival 2025. > Buy Ticket
Imagine Dragons will perform on Wednesday, June 18, and on Thursday, June 19, at the Euganeo Stadium, in Padua. The band will also appear on stage on Saturday, June 21, at the Stadio Armando Diego Maradona, in Naples. > Buy Ticket
Fontaines D.C. will appear on stage in Rome, on Wednesday, June 18, at the Capannelle Racecourse, as part of the Rock in Roma 2025, and in Sesto San Giovanni, on Thursday, June 19, at the Carroponte concert hall. > Buy Ticket
Alanis Morissette will perform on Sunday, June 22, at Villa Manin, in Codroipo. > Buy Ticket
Linkin Park will perform on Tuesday, June 24, at the Ippodromo Snai La Maura, in Milan, as part of the I-DAYS Festival 2025. > Buy Ticket
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will perform on Monday, June 30, and Thursday, July 3, at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), in Milan. > Buy Ticket
Dream Theater will appear on stage in Piazza Castello, in Marostica, on Monday, June 30. > Buy Ticket
CONCERTS IN ITALY IN JULY 2025
Judas Priest will perform on Tuesday, July 1, in Piazza Ariostea, in Ferrara, as part of the Ferrara Summer Festival 2025. > Buy Ticket
Thirty Seconds to Mars will perform on Wednesday, July 2, at the San Siro Racetrack, in Milan, on Saturday, July 5, in Piazza Napoleone, in Lucca, for the Lucca Summer Festival 2025, and on Sunday, July 6, at the Arena Flegrea, in Naples, for the Noisy Naples Fest 2025. > Buy Ticket
Sting will perform on Sunday, July 6, in Parco Ragazzi del ’99, in Bassano del Grappa, and on Monday, July 7, at the Cavea amphitheater, in Rome, as part of the Roma Summer Fest 2025. > Buy Ticket
Scorpions will perform on Thursday, July 10, in Piazza Napoleone, in Lucca, for the Lucca Summer Festival 2025. > Buy Ticket
Simple Minds will perform on Tuesday, July 15, at the Arena di Verona, in Verona, on Thursday, July 24, in Piazza Napoleone, in Lucca, for the Lucca Summer Festival 2025, and on Sunday, July 27, on the magical Sicilian stage of Teatro Antico, in Taormina. > Buy Ticket
Europe will perform on Tuesday, July 15, in Parco delle Caserme Rosse, in Bologna, at the Sequoie Music Park 2025. > Buy Ticket
Robbie Williams will perform on Thursday, July 17, at the Nereo Rocco Stadium, in Trieste. > Buy Ticket
Alanis Morissette will perform on Wednesday, July 23, in Piazza Napoleone, in Lucca, for the Lucca Summer Festival 2025, and on Thursday, July 24, at the Cavea amphitheater, in Rome, as part of the Roma Summer Fest 2025. > Buy Ticket
Bryan Adams will perform on Sunday, July 27, in Piazza Napoleone, in Lucca, for the Lucca Summer Festival 2025. > Buy Ticket
CONCERTS IN ITALY IN AUGUST 2025
Electric Callboy will perform on Thursday, August 21, at Villa Ca’ Cornaro, in Romano d’Ezzelino, as part of the Ama Music Festival 2025. > Buy Ticket
Franz Ferdinand will appear on stage Thursday, August 28, at Villa Ca’ Cornaro, in Romano d’Ezzelino, as part of the same music festival, on Friday, August 29, at Villa Torlonia, in San Mauro Pascoli, and on Saturday, August 30, at the Cavea amphitheater, in Rome, as part of the Roma Summer Fest 2025. > Buy Ticket
CONCERTS IN ITALY IN SEPTEMBER 2025
Sigur Rós will perform on Tuesday, September 9, and Wednesday, September 10, at Teatro degli Arcimboldi, in Milan, and on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13, at the Auditorum Parco della Musica, in Sala Santa Cecilia, in Rome, as part of the Roma Summer Fest 2025. > Buy Ticket
CONCERTS IN ITALY IN OCTOBER 2025
OneRepublic will appear on stage on Friday, October 10, at the Unipol Arena, in Casalecchio di Reno, near Bologna, and on Saturday, October 11, at the Unipol Forum, in Assago, near Milan. > Buy Ticket
CONCERTS IN ITALY IN NOVEMBER 2025
Simply Red will perform on Friday, November 7, at the Kioene Arena, in Padua, on Saturday, November 8, at the Unipol Forum, in Assago, part of the Metropolitan City of Milan, and on Sunday, November 9, at the Nelson Mandela Forum, in Florence. > Buy Ticket
Jamiroquai will perform on Thursday, November 13, at the Unipol Forum, in Assago, part of the Metropolitan City of Milan. > Buy Ticket
Italy in 2025 will be a musical haven, offering concerts that cater to every taste and style.
From grand opera houses to bustling urban festivals, the country’s venues and events promise unforgettable memories for music lovers.