Italian music scene: Summer tours and festivals feature rap and rock artists

Various musical artists and ensembles are performing across Italy as part of summer tours and festivals.

In Trento, rapper Frankie hi-nrg mc is scheduled to perform in Piazza Cesare Battisti on August 29 as part of the 'Teatro Capovolto' series. His 'Voce e batteria 2026' tour features an essentialist approach with only voice and drums, supported by drummer Donato Stolfi and DJ Stile.

Italian rapper Il Tre is embarking on his 'Summer Tour 2026', with scheduled dates at Circolo Magnolia in Segrate on September 2 and at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome on September 6. The Rome performance is part of the Roma Summer Fest.

Salmo is concluding his summer tour with a performance at the Arena Flegrea in Naples on August 27, followed by a final date in Montesilvano on August 28.

Other notable events include the Bluvertigo reunion at the AMA Music Festival in Romano d’Ezzelino on August 27, and the Soul-Food Vocalist 'Epico Tour' returning to Pompeii on August 29. Additionally, the Upyard festival at Casilino Sky Park in Rome features guests PACMAN XII and ALAN BEEZ on August 28.