Cesenatico launches free summer music festival Sparkle Palooza

The first edition of Sparkle Palooza took place on Friday evening in the Vena Mazzarini area of Cesenatico, Italy. Organized by the Bodeguilla venue in partnership with Lalla & Palooza, the free‑entry festival ran from 6 p.m. to midnight along the town’s canal‑to‑Trento Avenue stretch.

The program featured live concerts by Lollo y la Banda, Ariane Diakite, Chicco Capiozzo, Davide Lavia and a Celtic‑folk set by Drunken Lullabies, with a continuous DJ set by Mark O’Brian. Food trucks, beer and cocktail stations were provided by Bodeguilla staff, creating a summer‑night gathering aimed at showcasing local musicians and enlivening the waterfront.

Organisers hope the event will become a recurring summer highlight for Cesenatico, fostering community interaction and supporting the town’s cultural offering.