Cara Forlì — The Great Liscio Festival
Edition 2025 Finished Free Music French chanson Variety

Cara Forlì — The Great Liscio Festival

06 Sep 2025 — 07 Sep 2025
Forlì — Forlì-Cesena (040)

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Edition 2025 — Cara Forlì

The fifth edition of Cara Forlì — The Great Liscio Festival took place on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Piazza Saffi, Forlì. Two days of music and dancing with free admission, featuring live orchestras, two dance floors managed by the schools Le Sirene Danzanti and New Dance Club, and special guests Bobby Solo and Alan Sorrenti, in a grand celebration dedicated to the Romagnol liscio tradition.

The Fifth Edition, September 6 and 7, 2025

The fifth edition of Cara Forlì enlivened Piazza Saffi on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, 2025, confirming its status as one of the most popular liscio festivals in Romagna. Organized by Materiali Musicali (Giordano Sangiorgi) with the Municipality of Forlì and in collaboration with Casadei Sonora, the event offered two days of free admission featuring concerts, dancing, and cultural activities.

Among the performers were orchestras and artists of the Romagnol tradition such as Moreno Il Biondo & Grande Evento, Roberta Cappelletti, La Storia di Romagna, and i Santa Balera, alongside special guests Bobby Solo and Alan Sorrenti. With the "Balliamo in Piazza Saffi" concept, two dance floors managed by the schools Le Sirene Danzanti and New Dance Club allowed the public to dance until late. The festival also included a book presentation by Mario Russomanno dedicated to the media journey of liscio music.

Programme

Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025 — Piazza Saffi

Two days of music and dancing with live orchestras and special guests. Among the announced artists:

  • Special Guests: Bobby Solo and Alan Sorrenti
  • Moreno Il Biondo & Grande Evento
  • Roberta Cappelletti
  • La Storia di Romagna
  • i Santa Balera
  • Mauro Ferrara, Luana Babini, Maurizio Tassani, Alfredo Nuti, La Giovane Romagna, and other performers of Romagnol tradition

Two dance floors set up in the square, managed by the schools Le Sirene Danzanti and New Dance Club, featuring performances and open dancing for the public. Presentation of Mario Russomanno's book on the media history of liscio.

Highlights

Special guests Bobby Solo and Alan Sorrenti, Romagnol liscio orchestras, and two dance floors in Piazza Saffi.

Prices

<p>Free admission.</p>

Where does it take place — Cara Forlì

Piazza Saffi

Piazza Aurelio Saffi, 47121 Forlì

Contact Cara Forlì

Tel
+39 0543 712362

Cara Forlì in brief

Music French chanson Variety Folk Dance Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Free Participatory Forlì-Cesena

History of Cara Forlì

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