Dorico Festival

Dorico Festival, Ancona's Musical Summer

In 2026, the Dorico Festival was born in Ancona, the capital of the Marche region: a new series of major concerts that makes Piazza Cavour its privileged stage for the summer. The square, one of the largest and most central in the city, is set up for the occasion as a true open-air arena capable of hosting around 6,000 spectators, becoming the hub for major musical events in the heart of the city center.

A Festival Willed by the City

The festival is organized by Elite Agency Group and Universal Events, in collaboration with the Ancona Municipal Administration, which identified Piazza Cavour as the new home for summer concerts. The Municipality focused on this space to bring a season of nationally appealing shows back to the city, capable of attracting audiences from the entire Province of Ancona and the whole Marche Region.

The Stars of the Lineup

The first edition opens on August 1st with a concert by Emma, one of the most popular voices in Italian pop, awaited with her new tour. The program then continues with the singer-songwriter Fabio Concato, performing on Saturday, August 8th for an evening with a more intimate and melodic feel. The festival had initially announced the young Roman singer-songwriter Eddie Brock for August 2nd, a date that was later cancelled due to the cancellation of his summer tour.

Why It's Worth Being There

Dorico Festival represents one of the most anticipated new events of the Ancona summer: an appointment that combines the quality of the artists with a charming urban setting, just a short walk from the port and the seafront. For those visiting the Marche in the summer, it's the perfect opportunity to experience a live music evening in the center of Ancona and discover a city that, through concerts, fairs, and traditions, is building a rich calendar of events in view of its journey towards Ancona Italian Capital of Culture 2028.