Mantova Summer Festival 2024

Mantova Summer Festival 2024 will take place during the month of July 2024, in the beautiful city of Mantua.

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Each summer, the picturesque city of Mantua becomes a vibrant hub of music, as it plays host to the Mantova Summer Festival.

By breathing new life into historic venues and traditions, the festival ensures that Mantua’s cultural legacy remains vibrant and relevant in the modern world.

SHORT HISTORY OF MANTOVA SUMMER FESTIVAL

Mantova Summer Festival 2024

Mantova Live Estate is a collection of musical events that take place throughout the year in Mantua.

The Mantova Summer Festival was born in 2019, as part of Mantova Live Estate, when Noel Gallagher, Calcutta, Ben Harper and Steve Hackett performed in Piazza Sordello.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 and 2021 editions were canceled.

In 2022, among the artists who attended the music festival were Placebo, The Zen Circus, Iggy Pop, Sangiovanni and Caparezza.

In 2023, the lineup of the music festival included names like Sting, Sigur Rós and OneRepublic.

The Mantova Summer Festival is more than just a series of concerts. It’s a symphony of sound and splendor that transforms Mantua into a musical paradise each summer.

Against the backdrop of historic venues and scenic vistas, attendees are invited to embark on a journey of discovery and delight, where the beauty of the music mirrors the beauty of the city itself.

THE LINEUP OF MANTOVA SUMMER FESTIVAL 2024

The Mantova Summer Festival prides itself on its eclectic lineup, catering to a wide range of musical tastes and preferences.

From classical symphonies to contemporary pop, jazz, and world music, the festival offers something for everyone, ensuring that attendees of all ages and backgrounds can find something to enjoy.

So far, the artists announced for the Mantova Summer Festival 2024 are:

• Thursday, July 4, starting with 9.00 pm, in Piazza Sordello: Simple Minds > Buy Ticket
• Friday, July 5, starting with 9.30 pm, in Piazza Sordello: Umberto Tozzi > Buy Ticket
• Sunday, July 7, starting with 9.30 pm, in Piazza Sordello: Greta Van Fleet > Buy Ticket
• Thursday, July 11, starting with 9.30 pm, in Piazza Sordello: Mahmood > Buy Ticket
• Friday, July 12, starting with 9.00 pm, in Piazza Sordello: Diana Krall > Buy Ticket
• Saturday, July 13, starting with 9.30 pm, in Piazza Sordello: Massive Attack > Buy Ticket

THE VENUES OF MANTOVA SUMMER FESTIVAL 2023

The concerts are usually held in Piazza Sordello, but the festival also uses venues such as the courtyard of Palazzo Te, the Bike-In Arena, located in Campo Canoa, or the historical theater Teatro Sociale.

Piazza Sordello is a beautiful square in Mantua, dedicated to the Mantuan troubadour of the 13th century, Sordello da Goito.

The square was built in 1330, and is now overlooked by important buildings, such as the Cathedral of San Pietro, Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Bonacolsi, and Palazzo Bianchi.

The square is located about 1.2 kilometers away from the Mantua railway station. The closest bus stop, Duomo, is located in the northeastern corner of the square, on the bus Lines 4C, 4S, 4T, 6 and 12.

Palazzo Te is located about 1.5 kilometers away from the Mantua railway station, in the southern part of the historical center of the city.

The closest bus stop is in Piazzale Vittorio Veneto, about 200 meters away, on the bus Line 8.

The Bike-In Arena is located in Campo Canoa, about 700 meters away from the historical center of Mantua, beyond the Mincio River. To reach the Arena, you must cross the San Giorgio Bridge (Ponte di San Giorgio).

Teatro Sociale is located in the center of the city, in Piazza Felice Cavallotti, about 650 meters away from the Mantua railway station.

The closest bus stop is in Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, about 100 meters away, on the bus Lines 4C, 4S, 4T, 6, 7E, 7M, 8, 9 and CC.