Skunk Anansie summer concerts in Italy

In late July 2026, British rock band Skunk Anansie performed two high‑profile concerts as part of Italy’s summer festival circuit. On 24 July, the group headlined a show at the Fiera del Levante in Bari, drawing more than 10,000 attendees and featuring a tribute to AC/DC and a crowd‑singing rendition of “Bella Ciao.” Local authorities implemented a special traffic and public‑transport plan to accommodate the large audience. The following day, Italian acts Frah Quintale and Tutti Fenomeni performed at the same venue as part of the broader festival series.

On 26 July, Skunk Anansie returned to Bari for the Locus Festival, playing a near‑two‑hour, twenty‑song set for roughly 5,000 fans. The performance again included “Bella Ciao” and displayed a Palestinian flag, highlighting the band’s political engagement. At the same event, Italian indie group Flame Parade announced their fourth studio album “Hollywood Stray” (due 18 September 2026) and unveiled plans for a European tour starting in October.

Two days later, on 27 July, the band headlined the 35th Pordenone Blues & Co. Festival at Parco San Valentino in Pordenone. The concert was linked to the Verso Pordenone 2027 cultural initiative that seeks to brand the city as Italy’s Capital of Culture. The setlist combined classic hits with new, unreleased material, and the event was promoted through multiple ticket platforms and a partnership with Virgin Radio.