Amalfi Summer Fest
Two months of free music, theatre, and performances in the heart of the Amalfi Coast
About Amalfi Summer Fest
A summer of free performances in the heart of the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Summer Fest is the major summer festival promoted by the Municipality of Amalfi, in the province of Salerno, Campania. From mid-July to early September, the city turns its monumental squares into an open-air theatre: over two months of concerts, theatrical shows, literary meetings, and family events. The hallmark of the festival is simple and generous: all events are free to attend, with no tickets or reservations required.
The venues: squares, staircases, and an ancient shipyard
The strength of the festival lies in the quality of its locations, all within walking distance in the historic centre of Amalfi. Evenings are hosted across four spaces that have become the festival's signature:
- Piazza Duomo, where the monumental staircase of the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea serves as a natural backdrop, turning the square into an elegant open-air amphitheatre;
- Piazza Municipio, recently renovated with a new tiered seating area that hosts theatrical shows and the most popular concerts;
- The Arsenale della Repubblica Marinara, the ancient medieval shipyards, home to more intimate performances and choral concerts;
- Piazzetta di Lone, overlooking the sea, dedicated to sunset concerts.
A diverse programme
The line-up is not limited to pop music: each edition blends jazz, classic and contemporary Neapolitan song, singer-songwriter pop, vinyl sets, symphonic orchestras, prose, and comedy theatre. This is a deliberate choice by the municipal administration, which over the years has brought leading Italian voices to Amalfi, alongside local choral projects, regional ensembles, and international guests. The result is a diverse audience, where residents mingle with Italian and international visitors who fill the Coast during those weeks.
Amalfi d'Autore, children's events, and sunset concerts
Alongside the major concerts, the festival develops parallel sections: the Amalfi d'Autore literary festival, featuring presentations and author meet-and-greets, a programme dedicated to children and families, and the sunset concerts—a signature format that makes the most of the evening light over the gulf. Various cultural initiatives continue even after the musical programme concludes, extending the season into autumn.
The bond with the history of the Maritime Republic
Amalfi is no ordinary tourist destination: it was the first of the four Italian Maritime Republics and still retains a strong awareness of that past. It is no surprise, then, that the end of the festival intertwines with the Byzantine New Year, a historical re-enactment held between late August and early September that celebrates the calendar of the ancient Duchy of Amalfi with processions, lights, and shows. The grand concert during those days ideally closes the civic celebrations, before the final jazz evenings in September in Piazza Duomo.
Why it's worth the trip
Attending a free concert on the Cathedral steps, with the Arab-Norman bell tower illuminated behind you and the scent of the sea just a few dozen metres away, is an experience hard to replicate anywhere else. The Amalfi Summer Fest allows you to experience the Amalfi Coast in its most authentic dimension—that of the square and the community, rather than just the postcard version. Evenings end late, the centre's bars remain open, and the city stays alive until nightfall.
Amalfi Summer Fest — edition 2026
Amalfi Summer Fest 2026: two months of big names with free entry
The 2026 programme, promoted by the municipal administration led by Mayor Daniele Milano and the Councillor for Culture and Events Enza Cobalto, opens on Monday 13 July in Piazza Municipio and closes on Friday 11 September in Piazza Duomo. The inauguration is also a civic moment: the presentation of the renovation works of Piazza Municipio and the removal of architectural barriers at the town hall, accompanied by the Napoli Eterna show.
The programme covers very different genres: classic and contemporary Neapolitan song, jazz, pop, prose and comedy theatre, vinyl music, and symphonic orchestra. Alongside the concerts, the 2026 edition hosts the Amalfi d'Autore literary festival, events dedicated to children, sunset concerts, and cultural initiatives that continue into autumn. All events are free.
The most anticipated moment is likely the concert by Tosca on 2 September, Le Feminæ si fanno rispettare, which closes the celebrations of the Byzantine New Year, the festival that commemorates Amalfi's past as the first Maritime Republic of Italy. The finale is entrusted to jazz: on 8 September, Shablo brings his Street Jazz Tour to Piazza Duomo, and on 11 September, Gegè Telesforo closes with Jazz Radio.
Programme Amalfi Summer Fest 2026
July 2026
- Monday 13 July, 8:30 PM — Piazza Municipio: inauguration of the renovated square and Napoli Eterna show with Gabriella Di Capua.
- Wednesday 15 July, 8:30 PM — Arsenale della Repubblica Marinara: concert by the Sycamore Community Singers, conducted by Caleb Orr.
- Thursday 23 July, 8:30 PM — Piazza Duomo: 45 Giri d'Italia, sunset vinyl DJ set with Eddie J Warner, Filippo Di Costanzo, and Maurizio Dipino.
- Friday 31 July, 9:30 PM — Piazza Municipio: Passione Live, a show inspired by John Turturro's documentary film with Maldestro, Dario Sansone of Foja, Francesco Di Bella, Ebbanesis, Irene Scarpato, Simona Boo, and guests Enzo Gragnaniello and Piero Gallo.
August 2026
- Sunday 2 August, 7:30 PM — Piazzetta di Lone: sunset concert by the Neapolitan Acoustic Trio.
- Sunday 9 August, 9:30 PM — Piazza Municipio: Maurizio Casagrande in La Prova del Nove.
- Saturday 15 August, 9:30 PM — Piazza Municipio: That's Napoli Live Show, directed by Carlo Morelli.
- Friday 21 August, 9:30 PM — Piazza Municipio: Karima in Canta Autori, a tribute to Lucio Battisti, Domenico Modugno, and Gino Paoli.
- Wednesday 26 August, 9:30 PM — Piazza Municipio: concert by the International Orchestra of Campania.
- From 31 August: Byzantine New Year celebrations.
September 2026
- Wednesday 2 September, 9:30 PM — Piazza Municipio: Tosca in Le Feminæ si fanno rispettare, closing event of the Byzantine New Year.
- Tuesday 8 September, 10:00 PM — Piazza Duomo: Shablo, Street Jazz Tour, with Tormento, Joshua, and Mimì.
- Friday 11 September, 10:00 PM — Piazza Duomo: Gegè Telesforo with Jazz Radio, a live radio-studio concert.
The programme is completed by the Amalfi d'Autore literary festival, events for children, and additional sunset concerts announced throughout the summer. Times and locations may be subject to change: please check the official channels of the Municipality of Amalfi.
Highlights Amalfi Summer Fest 2026
- Tosca — Le Feminæ si fanno rispettare, 2 September, grand finale of the Byzantine New Year.
- Shablo Street Jazz Tour — 8 September in Piazza Duomo, urban music, electronics, and jazz with Tormento, Joshua, and Mimì.
- Passione Live — 31 July, the choral cast of Neapolitan song with Enzo Gragnaniello and Piero Gallo.
- Maurizio Casagrande — 9 August, Neapolitan comedy theatre with La Prova del Nove.
- Gegè Telesforo, Jazz Radio — 11 September, closing of the festival on the Cathedral steps.
- Sunset concerts at Piazzetta di Lone, overlooking the sea.
Prices Amalfi Summer Fest 2026
Practical information — Amalfi Summer Fest
How to get there
By car: A3 Naples-Salerno motorway, exit at Vietri sul Mare (from Salerno) or Angri (from Naples, via Valico di Chiunzi), then follow the SS163 Amalfitana coastal road. On event days, the centre is closed to traffic: it is best to use the paid car parks at Piazza Flavio Gioia or private facilities along the main road.
By bus: SITA Sud lines from Salerno and Sorrento, stopping at the Piazza Flavio Gioia terminus, just a short walk from Piazza Duomo.
By train and ferry: Salerno train station, then take a SITA Sud bus or seasonal maritime connections to Amalfi from Salerno, Positano, Sorrento, and Capri.
Tickets
All festival events are free to attend, subject to availability. It is advisable to arrive at least half an hour before the start to secure a seat in the squares.
Tips
Evenings are held outdoors: bring a light sweater as the evening sea breeze can lower the temperature. Schedules and any changes due to bad weather are published on the official channels of the Municipality of Amalfi and the city's tourism portal. Book your accommodation well in advance: in August, Amalfi and the surrounding towns (Atrani, Ravello, Minori, Maiori) are fully booked.
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Where does it take place — Amalfi Summer Fest
Piazza Duomo, Piazza Municipio, Arsenale della Repubblica Marinara, Piazzetta di Lone
Piazza Municipio, 84011 Amalfi