The voice of X Factor in concert for San Bernardino
Among the most anticipated events of the Bernalda summer of 2026 is the concert by Giusy Ferreri, who stops in Bernalda with her "Live 2026" tour. The event is scheduled for the evening of August 20, 2026, in Largo San Donato, one of the largest squares in the historic center, chosen as a natural stage to welcome a large audience.
Discovered in the first Italian edition of X Factor in 2008, the singer from Palermo won over the public with the single "Non ti scordar mai di me", which remained at the top of the charts for weeks, and with summer hits that became the soundtrack of entire seasons, such as "Roma-Bangkok" and "Amore e capoeira". Her raspy and recognizable voice makes her one of the most beloved pop performers on the Italian scene.
The concert is part of the program for the celebrations in honor of San Bernardino da Siena, patron saint of Bernalda, which every year transform the town into a great meeting point between faith, tradition, and entertainment. Great popular music thus accompanies the illuminations, stalls, and procession of the saint, in a festive atmosphere that draws residents, returning emigrants, and tourists from the nearby Ionian coast of Metaponto to the heart of the Province of Matera.
Bernalda, the birthplace of director Francis Ford Coppola's family origins, is an increasingly popular destination on the Lucanian coast. Attending a major concert like Giusy Ferreri's is the perfect opportunity to discover the charm of its historic center and the hospitality of the Ionian Basilicata region.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 9:30 PM, Largo San Donato in Bernalda hosts the concert by Giusy Ferreri, a stop on the "Live 2026" tour. The event is part of the patron saint festival program for San Bernardino da Siena.
On stage, the singer retraces her greatest hits, from original songs to summer hits that have marked Italian pop music in recent years.
The detailed setlist is defined by the artist and the tour production.
How to get there: Bernalda is reached from the SS106 Jonica; exit at Metaponto and then take the SP for Bernalda. The historic center is accessible on foot.
Tickets: information on admission and participation methods will be released through the official channels of the celebrations.
Accommodation: a wide range of options is available in Bernalda center and the marina of Metaponto.
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