Predappio Lives the Summer

A Summer of Scattered Events in Predappio

Predappio Vive l'Estate is the summer program promoted by the Municipality of Predappio, in the province of Forlì-Cesena, in the heart of Romagna and Emilia-Romagna. For about two months, the festival transforms the symbolic places of the territory into spaces for meeting, entertainment, and sharing, with a cultural offering spread across the historic center, the hamlets, and the most evocative corners of the municipal area.

The initiative stems from the collaboration between the municipal administration and the Cultural Association «Teatro delle Forchette» APS, with the artistic direction of Stefano Naldi. The goal is to offer a program capable of engaging all age groups, focusing on the community, young people, and the enhancement of local heritage.

Authorial Comedy at the Foro Boario

In July, the Foro Boario transforms into an arena dedicated to satire and authorial comedy with the festival «Predappio Ride – Foro Boario Edition». Among the announced guests are two protagonists of the national scene: comedian, musician, and singer-songwriter Sergio Sgrilli with the show «Vieni che te le suono», which retraces over thirty years of his career through stories, live music, and moments of great comedy, and Dario Vergassola with «Manovale Gentiluomo», a journey through autobiographical episodes, social satire, and observations on daily life.

Music, Cinema, and Dance

The program opens with the «Predappio Sound Night» in Piazza Garibaldi, a musical evening in the heart of the town with the band Margò, originally from Predappio, and a space dedicated to emerging local groups. Among the most anticipated events is the traditional Sunrise Concert at the Rocca delle Caminate, with the sunrise accompanied by the notes of the group Onirica. There is also open-air cinema at the Park of Palazzo Varano, with free screenings under the stars, and the Dance Festival, which closes the season with world dances and food stalls.

Conviviality and Sociality

Alongside the shows, the festival offers moments of conviviality such as the «White Dinner» in Piazza Garibaldi, which transforms the town center into a large outdoor living room with a strictly white dress code, vocalists, and a DJ set. The program also includes events dedicated to children, with theater performances for children presented during the season.

An Event for the Community

Spread across June and August, Predappio Vive l'Estate is an opportunity to experience the town and its hamlets, discovering places like the Rocca delle Caminate and the Park of Palazzo Varano in a festive atmosphere. The detailed program is presented week by week, with new events added to those already announced.