acieloaperto
The summer music festival at the Rocca Malatestiana in Cesena
About acieloaperto
A festival under the stars in Cesena
Born in 2013, acieloaperto is now one of the most anticipated musical events of the summer in Romagna. The guiding idea is simple and powerful: to offer high-quality musical programming within historical locations of great value and charm, while respecting the territory and the environment. Its main venue is the evocative Rocca Malatestiana in Cesena, a fortress that dominates the city and transforms into an open-air stage for a few weeks.
The music that matters, live
Over the years, the festival has built a solid reputation by bringing top names from the Italian and international scene to Cesena. The programming seamlessly spans rock, indie, singer-songwriter, electronic, and new sounds, alternating established stars with emerging artists. It's not just a series of concerts, but a listening journey designed for those seeking more than a fleeting evening.
Beyond Cesena: a festival spread across Romagna
While the Rocca Malatestiana is its focal point, acieloaperto is a widespread festival that also involves other charming locations in the Romagna region, including Villa Torlonia in San Mauro Pascoli and the River Park in Santa Sofia. This itinerant choice enhances the entire province of Forlì-Cesena, in Emilia-Romagna, and showcases a Romagna that is both popular and refined.
An eco-festival mindful of the environment
Among acieloaperto's distinctive features is its sustainable vocation: the event presents itself as an eco-festival, attentive to environmental impact and respect for the places that host it. This sensitivity naturally aligns with the choice of open-air stages immersed in the historical and landscape heritage of the territory.
Why it's worth the trip
Attending a concert in the courtyard of the Rocca Malatestiana, with medieval walls behind you and the sky darkening, is an unforgettable experience. acieloaperto proves that great music and historical heritage can coexist in Cesena, offering evenings of rare intensity in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna summer.
acieloaperto — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of acieloaperto, the fourteenth, is titled «Hearts on Fire – Music Still Burns» and runs from late June to late August. The Rocca Malatestiana in Cesena is once again the main venue, with four dates, while the widespread festival also touches Villa Torlonia in San Mauro Pascoli, where the grand finale takes place. The lineup mixes singer-songwriter, indie, rock, and electronic music, confirming the formula that has made the event a benchmark for the Emilia-Romagna summer.
Programme acieloaperto 2026
Rocca Malatestiana — Cesena
- June 28 — La Niña (9:00 PM), the only date in Emilia-Romagna, preceded by Glomari and Alex Fernet
- July 8 — Tyler Ballgame + Nico Arezzo (9:00 PM)
- July 27 — I Cani (9:00 PM)
- July 28 — White Lies + Bleech 9:3 (9:00 PM)
Other venues of the widespread festival
- August 2 — Mannarino
- August 22 — Subsonica (Villa Torlonia, San Mauro Pascoli), for the band's thirtieth anniversary
- August 23 — Tash Sultana (Villa Torlonia, San Mauro Pascoli), the only Italian tour date
Updated program and tickets at acieloaperto.it and roccacesena.it.
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Practical information — acieloaperto
Getting there
The Rocca Malatestiana is located in the historic center of Cesena (province of Forlì-Cesena), easily reachable on foot from the train station in about 15 minutes. By car, take the Cesena exit from the A14 motorway, then follow signs for the center.
Tickets
Concert tickets can be purchased online through official pre-sale circuits (Ticketone, Ticketmaster). Updated program and ticketing links on acieloaperto.it and roccacesena.it.
Tips
Concerts at the Rocca usually start around 9:00 PM. It's advisable to arrive early to enjoy the setting and the refreshment points. Cesena offers numerous accommodation options in the center for those coming from outside the city.
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Where does it take place — acieloaperto
Rocca Malatestiana
Via Cia degli Ordelaffi 8, 47521 Cesena