Cara Forlì — The Great Liscio Festival

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.

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.

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