Fi Fest - Simone Mellone Memorial
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Fi Fest - Simone Mellone Memorial

19 Sep 2025 — 21 Sep 2025
Massafra — Taranto (073)

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Edition 2025 — Fi Fest

The third edition of Fi Fest took place in Massafra from September 19 to 21, 2025. Three days of theatre, urban music, and street art in memory of Simone Mellone, featuring an exceptional Italian rap lineup led by patron Kid Yugi, with all proceeds donated to the pediatric onco-hematology ward of the Taranto hospital.

Fi Fest 2025: the third edition

From September 19 to 21, 2025, Massafra hosted the third edition of Fi Fest, the charity event organized by the Roots Association in memory of Simone Mellone. Three intense days that confirmed the event as one of the most popular charity gatherings in the province of Taranto.

On Friday the 19th, the festival opened at the Nicola Resta Municipal Theatre with the play 7 Minuti by Francesco Lippolis. On Saturday the 20th, the Via Potenza performance area hosted the major urban concert with a top-tier lineup. Sunday the 21st was dedicated to visual arts with a tattoo convention, street art sessions, and a freestyle contest. All proceeds were donated to the Nadia Toffa pediatric onco-hematology ward of the Santissima Annunziata hospital in Taranto.

Programme

Friday, September 19 — Nicola Resta Municipal Theatre

  • Theatrical performance 7 Minuti by Francesco Lippolis

Saturday, September 20 — Via Potenza performance area

Major urban concert featuring:

  • Kid Yugi (local artist and patron of the initiative)
  • Ernia
  • Lazza
  • Tedua
  • Boro Boro
  • Nerissima Serpe
  • Papa V
  • Rrari dal Tacco
  • Dj Ty1

Sunday, September 21 — City Centre

  • Tattoo convention with over 40 tattoo artists
  • Street art session with a 50-meter mural
  • Freestyle contest with a 500-euro prize

Highlights

The concert on September 20th with Kid Yugi, Ernia, Lazza, and Tedua; the play 7 Minuti; the tattoo convention and Sunday's street art.

Prices

Paid admission with all proceeds donated to the pediatric onco-hematology ward of the Taranto hospital.

Where does it take place — Fi Fest

Area spettacolo di via Potenza / Teatro Comunale Nicola Resta

Fi Fest in brief

Music Hip-hop Rap Theater Street art Young audience Solidarity Outdoor Multidisciplinary Taranto

History of Fi Fest

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