Grado Summer Surprises

Grado's Musical Summer

As the days get longer and the Sun Island fills with holidaymakers, Grado ignites its summer with Grado Summer Surprises, the series of concerts and shows that provides the soundtrack to the warmest months. It's the time when the lagoon town in the province of Gorizia, already famous for its beaches and its historic centre made of narrow streets and small squares, transforms into an open-air stage overlooking the sea.

A Programme for All Tastes

The series mixes genres and styles: from Italian pop to electronic dance, from international music to comedy. The events are mainly held at the Parco delle Rose, the green space a stone's throw from the seafront that has been the heart of Grado's events for decades. The formula focuses on big names capable of attracting not only tourists but also audiences from all over Friuli Venezia Giulia.

More Than a Concert: A Seaside Experience

Experiencing Grado Summer Surprises means combining music with the pleasure of a summer evening on the Adriatic. Before or after the concert, you can stroll through the narrow streets of the historic centre, stop at one of the trattorias serving lagoon fish, or enjoy an aperitif overlooking the mandracchio harbour. This is Grado's winning formula: culture, music, and seaside atmosphere in a single evening.

A City That Tells Its Story Through Events

The concert series is part of a very rich summer calendar, promoted by the Municipality of Grado together with the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, which ranges from religious traditions like the Perdòn di Barbana to pyromusical shows for Ferragosto. Grado Summer Surprises represents its most contemporary and popular soul, capable of renewing the bond between the island and great music every year.