Ladispoli Live
Three months of free music, entertainment, and culture on the Roman coast
About Ladispoli Live
A whole summer by the Lazio sea
Ladispoli Live is the umbrella program for all summer activities in the Municipality of Ladispoli, a seaside town in the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Lazio, about forty kilometers from the capital along the Via Aurelia. From early July to mid-September, the city changes its rhythm: evenings move outdoors, the waterfront and squares fill up, and every weekend brings a different event. It is a formula that has become a recognizable model for the northern Roman coast over the years, built through the collaboration of municipal offices, local associations, the Pro Loco, and local businesses.
Piazza Rossellini, the main stage
The hub of the festival is Piazza Rossellini, which transforms into an open-air arena for three months. Here, live concerts, tributes to great Italian and international singers, DJ sets, dance performances, and cabaret nights take place. The program is designed for a diverse audience: those looking for famous names will find major concerts in August, while families can enjoy comedy shows, children's entertainment, and lighter events. On event nights, Viale Italia becomes a pedestrian zone, naturally extending the evening stroll among shops, bars, and stands.
The Ladispoli Summer Fest
The highlight of the program is the Ladispoli Summer Fest, a three-day event held between late July and early August, curated by the Audere association, which brings top-tier national artists to the square. This is when the city reaches its peak attendance: thousands of people arrive from all over the coast and the Roman hinterland, with Radio Subasio as the official radio partner. As always, admission remains free, a choice the administration upholds as a defining feature of the event.
Beyond music: the La Grottaccia Arena and the local area
Next to the main square, the La Grottaccia Arena hosts the more cultural side of the program, with theater, prose, dance, and festivals that have gained prominence year after year. In Marina di San Nicola and other parts of the territory, widespread initiatives take place, including beach evenings and events organized by local associations. The Pro Loco hosts historical events dedicated to the area's Etruscan past, featuring evening storytelling and the Etruscan Symposium, which draw upon the archaeological heritage of the Bosco di Palo and the Alsium area.
Ferragosto and the end of the season
The central period of August is the most intense: on the eve of Ferragosto (August 14th), the city offers a night on the beach with music and fireworks, while on August 15th, dancing continues late into the night on the sand. The season does not end abruptly: late August and the first two weeks of September remain busy with end-of-summer parties, themed nights, the Comixpoli Comic Book Fair, and final concerts before the return to the daily routine.
Why it's worth the trip
- Free admission to all municipal events
- Continuous programming from July to September, not just a single weekend
- National headliners alongside local artistic talent
- Seaside setting: dark sand beach, waterfront, and seafood dining
- Easily accessible from Rome by regional train
Ladispoli, also famous for the Romanesco artichoke festival that kicks off the spring, completes its offering with Ladispoli Live in the summer, confirming its status as a key destination for free entertainment on the Lazio coast.
Ladispoli Live — edition 2026
Ladispoli Live 2026
The 2026 summer program for the City of Ladispoli was presented on June 23, 2026, in the presence of Mayor Alessandro Grando and Tourism Councilor Marco Porro. The season opens on July 3 and continues until September 13, with events concentrated on weekends and daily programming during the central weeks of August. Radio Subasio is the official radio partner of the event, while the Summer Fest in Piazza Rossellini is curated for the seventh year by the Audere association. As in previous years, admission is free for all municipal program events.
Programme Ladispoli Live 2026
July
- July 3 - Antonio Mezzancella, winner of Tale e Quale Show 2018, with the Ladispoli band Una Cantina pe' Cantà
- July 4 - Marco Idol, show dedicated to the hits of Achille Lauro
- July 5 - Back to the Spice, Spice Girls tribute
- July 24 - Enrico Montesano, «Ottanta voglia di stare con voi... e di dire la mia», with music by Valeria Vincenzi and the The Punisher Harley Davidson rally
- July 31 - Rkomi in concert, with disco club and Radio Subasio
August
- August 1 - Nina Zilli, «90 Special - Hit 90/2000»
- August 2 - Bambole di Pezza, «Notti magiche - Party Dance Italiano»
- August 6-7 - Ladispoli Music Contest
- August 7 - «L'Etrusco racconta», by the Pro Loco
- August 8 - Etruscan Symposium, with storytelling from the Bosco di Palo area at 9:30 PM
- August 8-9 - Miss Ladispoli, 22nd edition
- August 13 - Eros Ramazzotti Tribute, «Ultimi Romantici»
- August 14 - «Una notte lunga un giorno», beach music and fireworks
- August 15 - Ferragosto evening on the beach with DJ Prezioso
- August 29 - Sick Luke, end-of-summer party
- August 30 - Cesare Cremonini Tribute, «50 Special»
September
- September 4 - K-Pop Demon Hunters Tribute and opening of the 8th Comixpoli Comic Book Fair (Sept 4-6)
- September 5 - DJ Osso, Cartoon Remix
- September 6 - Cristina D'Avena Tribute, «Semplicemente Cristina»
- September 11 - Back to School
- September 12 - Garage32 Live Music with Twisted Visage
The program is completed by events at the La Grottaccia Arena (theater, dance, and culture), initiatives in Marina di San Nicola, performances by Edoardo Vianello and Raffaello Corti's «Facce Sta Magia», and various activities organized by local associations.
Highlights Ladispoli Live 2026
- Rkomi on July 31 in Piazza Rossellini, opening of the Ladispoli Summer Fest
- Nina Zilli on August 1 with the «90 Special» format
- Enrico Montesano on July 24, together with the Harley Davidson rally
- Fireworks on the beach on the night of August 14
- Ferragosto with DJ Prezioso directly on the beach
- Etruscan Symposium and «L'Etrusco racconta» by the Pro Loco, August 7 and 8
- Comixpoli, 8th Comic Book Fair, from September 4 to 6
Prices Ladispoli Live 2026
Practical information — Ladispoli Live
How to get there
By train: The Ladispoli-Cerveteri station is served by the FL5 regional line (Rome Termini-Civitavecchia), with frequent trains even in the evening; from there, Piazza Rossellini is just a few minutes' walk away. By car: Take the A12 Rome-Civitavecchia motorway, exit at Cerveteri-Ladispoli, or take the Via Aurelia (SS1). From Fiumicino Airport, it takes about 40 minutes by car.
Tickets
All events in the municipal program are free to attend, with no reservation required. It is recommended to arrive early on major concert nights.
Tips
On event nights, Viale Italia is closed to traffic: it is best to park in peripheral areas and walk to the center. For Ferragosto and the Summer Fest dates, it is advisable to book accommodation and restaurants well in advance.
Information
Culture, Tourism, and Sports Office of the Municipality of Ladispoli, Piazza Giovanni Falcone 1 - tel. +39 06 992311.
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Where does it take place — Ladispoli Live
Piazza Rossellini, Arena La Grottaccia, Marina di San Nicola
Piazza Rossellini, 00055 Ladispoli