Ferrara Summer Festival

StraFerrara is a sporting event open to runners, families, children, disabled people and even pets. It offers two outdoor routes, preceded by a short fitness session to warm up before the run or walk.

SLIPKNOT, one of the most iconic and beloved American metal bands worldwide, first debuted under the name Meld before changing to SLIPKNOT in 1995. Renowned for their explosive live shows and having sold over 30 million records, the band has performed at the most prestigious festivals around the globe. Now, following the success of Knotfest Italy, SLIPKNOT is ready to return to Italy for a one-off exclusive performance on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in the stunning setting of Piazza Ariostea, as part of the Ferrara Summer Festival.

Massive Attack, the legendary British band and pioneers of trip hop, will perform in Ferrara for an unmissable event at the Ferrara Summer Festival 2025. With a career spanning over three decades, the group has reshaped the global music scene, blending hip hop, soul, reggae, dub, and electronica into a cinematic and introspective sound that has profoundly influenced multiple generations.

Sfera Ebbasta, born Gionata Boschetti in 1992, is a renowned Italian rapper who rose to fame with his album "XDVR" and hits like "Sfera Ebbasta" (2016) and "Rockstar" (2018). Over time, he has released a series of successful singles, collaborating with international artists such as Maitre Gims on "Mamacita" and Booba on "Téléphone." The Ferrara Summer Festival offers a must-see chance to experience live the performance of this trap music icon.

Alessandra Amoroso, born in Galatina on 12 August 1986, is an Italian singer who won the public's heart through her participation in the TV program ‘Amici di Maria De Filippi’. Throughout her career, she has released nine albums and numerous singles, earning several awards. In 2025, she will return to the stage with her ‘Fino a Qui Summer Tour 2025’, giving her fans the chance to experience her hits live, with a special focus on her latest single, ‘Rimani Rimani’.

The legendary American rock band LYNYRD SKYNYRD announces its return to Italy. Founded in the 1970s, they are pioneers of southern rock, a style that blends rock, country, and blues from the southern United States. The band will perform at Piazza Ariostea during the Ferrara Summer Festival on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

JUDAS PRIEST will return to Italy for a one-off performance at the Ferrara Summer Festival 2025, as part of their ‘Shield of Pain Tour 2025’, following the global success of their nineteenth studio album, ‘Invincible Shield’. With a career that has shaped generations of musicians and sold over 50 million records, the band is considered a cornerstone of world heavy metal. The JUDAS PRIEST concert on 2 July 2025 in Piazza Ariostea will feature two special guests: PHIL CAMPBELL and the BASTARD SONS, along with the legendary WARLORD.

Voglio Tornare Negli Anni ‘90’ is a national music event that celebrates the ‘90s and has already attracted thousands of people across squares, amusement parks, discos, and clubs all over Italy in just one year. This year, it will land at the Ferrara Summer Festival, offering an unforgettable experience: a full day that will transport you back to the magic of that decade, immersing you in the unique atmosphere of the ‘90s.

Tananai, the Italian singer and producer born in Milan on 8 May, will perform in Ferrara on Friday 11 July 2025, as part of the Ferrara Summer Festival, bringing his highly anticipated ‘Calmocobra Tour.’ His second album, Calmocobra (2024), follows the triple platinum success of Rave, eclissi (2022), and marks a more mature and emotional chapter in Tananai’s career, blending his signature fun sound with a deeper level of artistic expression