Cava Music Fest

A May Day that brings music back to the city center

The Cava Music Fest was born in 2026 with a simple and ambitious vision: to restore to Cava de' Tirreni, in the province of Salerno, the status of a 'city of music' that it had earned in the 1970s and 80s. The festival fills the May 1st holiday with continuous programming that runs from morning until late at night, spread across two main stages and a family-dedicated area. It is an urban, open-access event: you can walk from one square to another under the porticoes that are the most recognizable feature of the town center.

Two venues, twelve hours of programming

The day kicks off at the Palazzo San Giovanni Gardens with the Morning Club, a series of free-entry DJ sets designed for a younger audience, accompanied by a food and beverage area. In the afternoon, the focus shifts to Piazza Duomo, where the Main Stage hosts live performances until late at night: first, emerging artists from the Campania scene, followed by the festival's headliners. Piazza Passaro hosts the children's area, with inflatables, rides, and entertainment, ensuring the festival is accessible to families during the day.

A tribute to Franco Troiano

The festival is dedicated to the memory of Franco Troiano, a local promoter who, between the 1970s and 1990s, brought some of the most important national and international music acts to the city, helping to make Cava de' Tirreni a key stop on major tours. This dedication is more than symbolic: the artistic direction of Cava Music Fest aims to balance popular headliners with a strong focus on emerging artists, with a significant portion of the program reserved for local bands and songwriters.

Organizers

The event is promoted by the Morini 50 Film APS association, with artistic direction by Vincenzo Falcone and Pierluigi Di Florio, in co-organization with the Municipality of Cava de' Tirreni. The project is supported by private sponsors and co-funded by the Salerno Chamber of Commerce, in a model that unites associations, local government, and the city's business community.

• When: May 1st, from morning until 1:00 AM
• Where: Palazzo San Giovanni Gardens, Piazza Duomo, Piazza Passaro
• Admission: Free
• Who: Morini 50 Film APS and the Municipality of Cava de' Tirreni

Cava de' Tirreni and the Campania event scene

A city nestled between the Lattari Mountains and the Amalfi Coast, Cava de' Tirreni is one of the most populous centers in the province of Salerno and boasts a long-standing tradition of outdoor events, from the Corpus Domini to the Disfida dei Trombonieri. Cava Music Fest joins this tradition with a contemporary flair and has complemented the city's bid for the Italian Capital of Culture. For those visiting Campania in spring, the festival is the perfect opportunity to discover a porticoed historic center just minutes from Salerno, Vietri sul Mare, and the gateway to the Amalfi Coast.

How to experience the festival

Free admission and the distributed layout make Cava Music Fest an event to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace: start at the gardens in the late morning, wander through the city streets and local shops, and arrive at Piazza Duomo for the evening performances. Food and promotional stands are available throughout the day. Given the high turnout at the debut, it is advisable to arrive early and explore the center on foot.