Lucca Summer Festival

Antonio Venditti, known as Antonello Venditti, is an Italian singer, songwriter, and pianist born on March 8, 1949, in Rome. With nearly 40 million records sold, he is one of the best-selling Italian artists of all time. Known for his socially conscious songs, he will take the audience on an emotional journey through the most beautiful moments of his repertoire. At the heart of the performance will be the generational anthem "Notte prima degli esami" and all the songs from his 1984 album "Cuore," a work that has made a significant mark on the history of Italian music.

Dream Theater, an American progressive metal band from Long Island, New York, formed in 1985, released their debut album "When Dream and Day Unite" in 1989. However, it was their 1992 album "Images and Words" that brought them to prominence. The band has announced their summer tour, continuing the celebrations of their "40th Anniversary Tour", and featuring new tracks from their upcoming album "Parasomnia", set for release in February 2025. A key highlight of the tour will be their debut performance at the Lucca Summer Festival, on the Piazza Napoleone stage.

Ama (born Filippo Maria Fanti on December 20, 1995, in Carrara) is an Italian singer who rose to fame in 2018 after winning the 17th edition of the talent show "Amici" di Maria De Filippi. The audience will have the chance to enjoy his greatest hits and most beloved songs. He will also present new releases, including his latest single "Lentamente."

Thirty Seconds to Mars is a rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. Their debut album, "30 Seconds to Mars" (2002), saw moderate success, selling over two million copies worldwide. However, it was their second album, "A Beautiful Lie" (2005), that brought them widespread recognition. Their early sound fused progressive metal and space rock with electronic elements, incorporating synthesizers and programming to craft a unique musical identity.

Till Lindemann, born on January 4, 1963, in Leipzig, East Germany, is a German author, composer, singer, actor, and poet, best known as the lead vocalist of the iconic industrial metal band Rammstein. He has now announced the first-ever performance in Italy of his solo project, set to take place on the stage of Piazza Napoleone at the Lucca Summer Festival on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Scorpions, a German hard rock band from Hanover, formed in 1972, rose to worldwide fame in the 1980s with hits like "Rock You Like a Hurricane" (1984) and "No One Like You" (1982). By 2010, they had sold over a hundred million albums globally. On July 10, 2025, the legendary Piazza Napoleone in Lucca will be the venue for an extraordinary event: the Scorpions' concert, as part of their tour's exclusive Italian date.

Ghali, whose full name is Ghali Amdouni, is an Italian-Tunisian rapper and singer born in Milan in 1993. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with several notable artists, including Capo Plaza, Sfera Ebbasta, and Lazza.

Riccardo Cocciante, better known in the French-speaking world as Richard Cocciante, is a Franco-Italian singer and composer born on February 20, 1946, in Saigon (then French Indochina). He is renowned for timeless songs such as "Bella senz’anima," "Margherita," and "Se stiamo insieme." His greatest achievement remains "Notre-Dame de Paris," the pop opera that has captivated millions of spectators worldwide.

Robert Plant, born on August 20, 1948, in West Bromwich (United Kingdom), is a British singer and harmonica player. He rose to international fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Led Zeppelin, which disbanded in 1980. In 2025, he will return to Italy alongside Suzi Dian with the "Saving Grace" project for a unique and unmissable performance.

Nicholas Edward Cave, known as Nick Cave, was born on September 22, 1957, in Warracknabeal, Australia. He is a singer, songwriter, and composer, best known as the frontman of "Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds." In addition to his work with the band, he has composed soundtracks for films and series, including "Peaky Blinders" and "Blonde."

Nile Rodgers, born on September 19, 1952, in New York, is an American guitarist, songwriter, and music producer. With his band "Chic," he played a key role in shaping the disco and funk scene of the late 1970s. Chic is an American disco and funk band founded in 1976 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards. The band gained international fame in the late 1970s with timeless hits such as *Le Freak* and *Good Times*. The Nile Rodgers & CHIC concert at the Lucca Summer Festival promises an unforgettable journey through legendary hits and infectious rhythms.

Pet Shop Boys, the British synthpop duo formed in 1981 in Chelsea, London, are renowned for their blend of disco, new wave, house, and dance-pop. Their iconic hits include "West End Girls" (1984) and "Suburbia" (1986). After eight years since their last performance at the festival, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe will return with their "DREAMWORLD - The Greatest Hits Live" show at the Lucca Summer Festival.

Riccardo Muti, born on July 28, 1941, in Naples, is an Italian conductor renowned as one of the finest of his generation. He will lead the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra in a concert on Tuesday, July 22, at the Lucca Summer Festival. The program will cover a range of musical eras, emphasizing the beauty and expressive power of both symphonic and film music.

Alanis Morissette, one of the most influential singer-songwriters in contemporary music, began her international career in 1995 with the album "Jagged Little Pill," which has sold 33 million copies globally. A seven-time Grammy Award winner, she will perform at the Lucca Summer Festival as part of her 2025 World Tour.

Simple Minds are a British new wave and alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. They are best known for their 1985 hit "Don't You (Forget About Me)", featured on "The Breakfast Club" soundtrack. With over 60 million records sold worldwide, they have topped the charts in both Europe and the United States.