Lignano Summer Live Festival: free live shows to liven up your summer evenings
Also this summer Lignano is transformed into a paradise for lovers of music and entertainment with events that will liven up the town during the hot summer months.
The Lignano Summer Live Festival, the series of free concerts and shows organized by Lignano Sabbiadoro Gestioni Spa in collaboration with the Municipality of Lignano Sabbiadoro, confirms itself as one of the most awaited events by tourists and residents in Lignano.
Between July and August there are eight events scheduled at the Beach Arena in Sabbiadoro (c/o beach office 5) and in Piazza Marcello d'Olivo in Pineta during which great artists and icons of the Italian music will perform ready to entertain you and to make your summer evenings even more magical.
Guests of the 2025 edition of the Lignano Summer Live Festival:
12 JULY | BIGMAMA
Piazza Marcello D’Olivo, Lignano Pineta
BigMama, stage name of Marianna Mammone, is a rapper, singer-songwriter, and performer born in 2000 in Avellino. Known for her bold and powerful style, BigMama has quickly become one of the most original and courageous voices of the new Italian music scene. Her songs deal with themes such as body positivity, mental health, identity, and the fight against all forms of discrimination. After publishing her first independent tracks online, her career took off, culminating in her participation at the 2024 Sanremo Festival with the song “La rabbia non ti basta”, widely praised for its intensity and message of empowerment. Her unique sound, blending rap, pop, and urban influences, has won over a growing audience, making her a symbol of strength and resilience.
19 JULY | DRUSILLA FOER
Piazza M. D’Olivo – Lignano Pineta
Drusilla Foer is the artistic alter ego of Gianluca Gori, a Tuscan actor, singer, and performer. Elegant, witty, and unconventional, Drusilla has become a cultural icon in Italy thanks to her distinctive style and ability to combine entertainment, intelligence, and depth. “Officially” born in Siena, she claims to have lived in various cities around the world, including Cuba, New York, and Geneva, which helped shape her into a sophisticated, cosmopolitan figure. She became widely known through her successful theatrical show “Eleganzissima”, an autobiographical recital mixing live music, irony, and philosophical musings. Her mainstream breakthrough came with her co-hosting role at the 2022 Sanremo Festival alongside Amadeus.
27 JULY | OBLIVION
Beach Arena (Ufficio spiaggia 5) – Lignano Sabbiadoro
Oblivion is an Italian musical-comedy group formed in Bologna in the early 2000s. The group consists of five versatile performers — Graziana Borciani, Davide Calabrese, Francesca Folloni, Lorenzo Scuda, and Fabio Vagnarelli — and is known for blending singing, acting, mime, and musical satire. Inspired by acts like Quartetto Cetra, Giorgio Gaber, and Monty Python, the group gained popularity in 2009 with the viral video “I Promessi Sposi in 10 minuti”, a musical parody of Manzoni’s classic novel. Since then, they have staged many successful shows, including “Oblivion Show”, “La Bibbia riveduta e scorretta”, and “Oblivion Rhapsody”.
They have also appeared on TV in programs like Zelig and Only Fun – Comico Show, and in 2023 they launched the theatrical tour “Tuttorial – Guida contromano alla contemporaneità”.
4 AUGUST | FRANCESCO RENGA
Beach Arena (Ufficio spiaggia 5) – Lignano Sabbiadoro
Francesco Renga (born 12 June 1968 in Udine) is a well-known Italian singer-songwriter celebrated for his powerful voice and career spanning from the 1980s to today. He began as a member of the rock band Timoria, with which he released seven studio albums between 1990 and 1997. After leaving the band in 1998, he pursued a solo career, debuting with his self-titled album in 2000. In 2005, he won the Sanremo Festival with the song “Angelo”, securing his place in Italian pop music. He has returned to Sanremo multiple times, most recently in 2024 in a duet with Nek performing “Pazzo di te”. Among his most acclaimed albums are Tempo reale (2014) and Scriverò il tuo nome (2016). In 2023, he collaborated with Nek on the album RengaNek.
5 AUGUST | STEFANO BOLLANI
Arena Alpe Adria – Lignano Sabbiadoro
Stefano Bollani began playing the piano at the age of six. He graduated from the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory in Florence in 1993, after studying jazz with teachers such as Luca Flores, Mauro Grossi, and Franco D’Andrea.
In the 1990s, he collaborated with pop artists before establishing himself in the jazz scene, particularly thanks to his long-standing collaboration with trumpeter Enrico Rava starting in 1996. His versatile talent has taken him to international stages such as the Town Hall in New York, Umbria Jazz, La Scala in Milan, and concerts with orchestras including the Filarmonica della Scala, Gewandhaus Leipzig, Toronto Symphony, and Orchestre de Paris.
Author of numerous acclaimed albums (including Joy in Spite of Everything, Carioca, Piano Variations on Jesus Christ Superstar, and the recent Blooming from 2023), Bollani has received prestigious awards such as the Echo Jazz (2013), Premio Carosone (2003), Nastro d’Argento, and David di Donatello for film scores.
8 AUGUST | CRISTINA D’AVENA FEAT. GEM BOY SHOW
Beach Arena (Ufficio spiaggia 5) – Lignano Sabbiadoro
Cristina D’Avena is an Italian singer and actress famous for performing the theme songs of animated series aired in Italy since the 1980s. Her voice has become a generational icon, accompanying the childhoods of millions. Gem Boy is a rock-comedy band from Bologna known for their musical parodies and irreverent humor. Their energetic performances and humorous rewrites of popular songs have earned them a devoted fanbase. Their collaboration began in 2007 with a special concert at Bologna’s Roxy Bar celebrating the 25th anniversary of Cristina’s career. Since then, they have continued performing together, blending iconic cartoon themes with rock arrangements and comic skits.
11 AUGUST | SUPERJAM!
Beach Arena (Beach Office 5) – Lignano Sabbiadoro
Superjam!, the first interactive Disney Channel tribute concert, is much more than a music event: it’s a collective, engaging experience that turns the audience into the real stars of the night. The format blends the thrill of karaoke with the magic of live music, bringing back to the stage the unforgettable Disney Channel hits that marked the adolescence of an entire generation. From the iconic songs of High School Musical, Camp Rock and Hannah Montana to tracks from Disney series and films that still “unlock memories” today, Superjam! offers brand-new medleys, specially arranged and accompanied by a LED wall projecting the lyrics so everyone can sing along. The energy of the live show merges with the power of collective memory for a participatory, exciting, and out-of-the-ordinary performance.
20 AUGUST | QUEENS OF DANCE
Beach Arena (Beach Office 5) – Lignano Sabbiadoro
Get ready for a night of pure 90s dance style with the great stars of the international dance scene: Kim Lukas, Nathalie from Soundlovers, Melody, Regina, and Neja. The artists will take turns on stage – some of them with two appearances – performing 3 to 4 songs each and bringing back the hits that topped the global charts in the 1990s. Hosting and firing up the crowd will be Double Dee – singer, host, and DJ for the occasion – who, between performances, will spin the biggest international hits of the decade, sing his own songs, and entertain the audience with his energy.