Patti Smith Performs at Milan's Castello Sforzesco with Son Jackson

Iconic rock poet Patti Smith staged a concert at the Castello Sforzesco’s Cortile delle Armi in Milan on 29 July 2026. She was joined on stage by her son, Jackson Smith, who played guitar alongside a band of musicians. The setlist spanned her career, featuring songs such as “People Have the Power,” “Because the Night,” “Dancing Barefoot,” and “Redondo Beach,” as well as a tribute to late husband Fred "Sonic" Smith.

The performance was framed around themes of gratitude and healing, with Smith stating that “solo gli affetti vincono le assenze” – only love and affection triumph over absence. The concert served both as a celebration of her musical legacy and a personal reflection on loss and reaffirmation of family bonds.