Golden Microphone

The Golden Microphone: Great music at the Marina of Civitavecchia

As one of the most anticipated events of the summer in Civitavecchia, in the province of Rome, the Golden Microphone is an international music festival that transforms Piazza della Vita into an open-air stage. For two nights, on August 28th and 29th, 2026, the city's Marina welcomes voices, performers, and fans to celebrate live music in one of the most popular squares in the center.

An international festival of competition and new voices

The event brings the singing competition format to the stage, with an international dimension that makes it a meeting point for singers and rising musical stars. The stage features a mix of performances and competition rounds, creating an atmosphere that blends the spirit of a contest with the popular festivities typical of Italian summer nights. It is a chance to discover emerging talent and experience music in a direct, free, and engaging way.

Piazza della Vita, the beating heart of summer

The choice of Piazza della Vita in the Marina district is no coincidence: it is one of the iconic social spaces of Civitavecchia, just a stone's throw from the seafront and the port. Here, on late August evenings, residents and visitors gather in an atmosphere that combines music, evening strolls, and conviviality. Around the stage, there is no shortage of food and dining options that accompany the entire event season.

Part of the Civitavecchia Summer Festival

The Golden Microphone is part of the Summer Festival, a series of events that brings Civitavecchia to life all summer long with dozens of evenings featuring music, shows, comedy, and entertainment, all with free admission. Within a rich and varied calendar running until the end of August, this event represents one of the highlights of the program in the days leading up to the end of the season.

Civitavecchia, the gateway to Lazio on the Tyrrhenian Sea

Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and known as one of the main port hubs of Lazio, Civitavecchia experiences summer as a long story told through open-air events. The Golden Microphone is part of this tradition, offering those arriving in the city—perhaps while passing through the port—the chance to breathe in the authentic atmosphere of a local festival. The Municipality of Civitavecchia thus confirms its commitment to intertwining culture, music, and public life.

The 2026 edition

The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 28th and 29th in Piazza della Vita, starting in the evening with free admission. Full details of the two nights, including guest artists and competing performers, will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event.