Il Rock è Tratto
The historic rock contest and festival in Savignano sul Rubicone, a showcase for emerging bands since 1996
About Il Rock è Tratto
A showcase for emerging rock since 1996
Born in 1996, Il Rock è Tratto is one of the longest-running and most beloved music events in Savignano sul Rubicone, a town in the Province of Forlì-Cesena located on the border between Romagna and Marche. The event combines two aspects: on one hand, a contest dedicated to emerging bands and artists, and on the other, a major free concert with a prominent guest from the Italian indie and singer-songwriter scene. This formula makes it, year after year, a true launchpad for new talents from the region and beyond.
The contest and the prize
The heart of the project is the competition for emerging groups and solo artists: the winner receives a prize of 1,000 euros provided by the Municipality, to be invested in equipment or the promotion of their music, and above all, the privilege of performing on the stage in Piazza Borghesi as the opening act for the main concert. Registration is free, and each edition receives dozens of applications from all over Italy, a testament to the reputation the event has built over nearly thirty years of activity.
The big names that have passed through
The festival's history is studded with artists who have shaped Italian music. Among others, Afterhours, Elio e le Storie Tese, I Tre Allegri Ragazzi Morti, and Calcutta have performed on Savignano's stages. This legacy makes Il Rock è Tratto much more than a local festival: it's a crossroads where Italian independent music meets the Romagna public in an intimate and free setting.
A free celebration in the heart of Romagna
The event takes place outdoors, right in the historic center, and admission is always free: a choice that makes it a popular and inclusive event, capable of attracting live music enthusiasts from all over the Province of Forlì-Cesena and the nearby Romagna Riviera. Organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Municipality of Savignano sul Rubicone together with the cultural association Retropop Live, Il Rock è Tratto inaugurates the city's summer event season each year, featuring music, food, and theatre.
Il Rock è Tratto — edition 2026
The new edition of Il Rock è Tratto kicks off Savignano sul Rubicone's summer event season. The date is Friday, June 12, 2026, in Piazza Borghesi, with free admission.
The evening's headliner is Giorgio Poi, one of the most esteemed singer-songwriters and guitarists on the Italian and international music scene, on stage with his band. Opening acts include the emerging artist from Romagna, Edgar Allan Pop, and the winning group of the 2026 emerging band contest.
Programme Il Rock è Tratto 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026 — Piazza Borghesi
- Winner of the 2026 contest — emerging group awarded the prize and opening slot
- Edgar Allan Pop (Enrico Garattoni) — emerging local artist
- Giorgio Poi — evening headliner, accompanied by Matteo Domenichelli (bass), Francesco Aprili (drums), and Benjamin Ventura (keyboards)
Concerts start in the evening, free admission. The evening is part of the Municipality of Savignano sul Rubicone's summer event program, organized with the Retropop Live cultural association.
Highlights Il Rock è Tratto 2026
The concert by Giorgio Poi, one of the most representative voices of Italian indie music, and the debut on the main stage of the winner of the emerging band contest, awarded 1,000 euros.
Prices Il Rock è Tratto 2026
Practical information — Il Rock è Tratto
Where
Piazza Bartolomeo Borghesi, in the historic center of Savignano sul Rubicone (FC), in Emilia-Romagna. The concert area is outdoors.
How to get here
By car: exit Rimini Nord or Cesena from the A14 motorway, then follow the Via Emilia (SS9). By train: Savignano sul Rubicone station is on the Bologna-Ancona line, a few minutes' walk from the center. The town is also easily reachable from the Romagna Riviera (Rimini and Cesenatico are a few kilometers away).
Admission
Free admission. No ticket required.
When
The main event takes place in the evening, usually starting around 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
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Where does it take place — Il Rock è Tratto
Piazza Borghesi
Piazza Bartolomeo Borghesi, 47039 Savignano sul Rubicone