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 five 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.
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.