Mantova Summer Festival

Carlos Santana Barragán, simply known as Carlos Santana or just Santana, is a Mexican-American guitarist, composer, and singer, born on July 20, 1947, in Autlán de Navarro, Mexico. Since 1969, he has been recognized as one of the pioneers of Latin rock and a precursor to world music. He has announced the ‘Oneness Tour’ and will take the stage at Piazza Sordello for a one-time Italian performance on July 2, 2025! With over 80 million albums sold, 10 Grammy Awards, and timeless hits like ‘Smooth’, ‘Black Magic Woman’, and ‘Oye Como Va’, Carlos Santana is ready to enchant the Italian audience with his magical guitar skills and iconic repertoire.

Nile Rodgers & Chic, the iconic American guitarist and band, are among the most influential figures in the history of disco music. This summer, they will perform in Italy, taking the stage at Piazza Sordello in Mantua on July 8. Chic, an American disco-funk band, is renowned as one of the most influential groups in disco music. They have penned unforgettable hits, including their 1978 anthem "Le Freak", which topped numerous international charts.

Massimo Ranieri, born Giovanni Calone in Naples in 1951, is an Italian singer, actor, television host, and theater director. With more than fourteen million records sold, he is one of the best-selling Italian artists worldwide. Throughout his career, he has released 31 albums (including 23 studio albums, 4 live albums, and 4 compilations) and 36 singles. Massimo Ranieri's musical journey continues with his show "Tutti I Sogni Ancora In Volo," where he reconnects with his loyal audience. After more than 800 performances of "Sogno e Son Desto," he embarks on another extraordinary adventure, blending famous songs, humorous sketches, unpublished stories, and personal anecdotes.

Antonio Diodato, known professionally as Diodato, was born in Aosta in 1981. He is an Italian singer-songwriter who won the 2020 Sanremo Festival with his song "Fai Rumore." His album "E Forse Sono Pazzo," released in April 2013, received positive reviews from major Italian magazines. In the summer of 2025, he will captivate audiences with his performance at the Montava Summer Festival.

Lucio Corsi is an Italian singer-songwriter born in 1993. He gained national recognition after his participation in the 2025 Sanremo Festival with his song "Volevo essere un duro." A revelation artist and finalist in the most recent Sanremo, he is set to be one of the standout names in the Mantova Summer Festival 2025.

Cristiano De André is an Italian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, born in 1962 in Genoa. He is the son of the legendary singer-songwriter Fabrizio De André, who is featured in the song "Cose che dimentico." Throughout his career, Cristiano has collaborated with various artists and released several critically acclaimed albums. In the summer of 2025, he will perform at the Montava Summer Festival on tour with "De André Canta De André - Best of Estate 2025."

Fiorella Mannoia is an Italian singer and actress, born in 1954 in Rome. Her song "Quello che le donne non dicono," released in 1987, is one of the most iconic in her repertoire. In the summer of 2025, she will perform at the Montava Summer Festival for a special symphonic concert, accompanied by the "Saverio Mercadante" Orchestra.

Anthony Patrick Hadley, known as Tony Hadley, is a British pop, soul, and swing singer, born in 1960. He was the former frontman of Spandau Ballet, a leading band of the New Romantic movement, formed in London. After Spandau Ballet disbanded in 1989, Tony continued his musical career as a solo artist. In the summer of 2025, he returns to Italy for the Montava Summer Festival, celebrating a special milestone: 45 years of his legendary career.