QuartoLato Festival

The QuartoLato Festival in Cesena

QuartoLato Festival is the music festival that, during the summer, transforms the Rocca Malatestiana of Cesena into an open-air stage for the contemporary scene. Promoted by Romagna Concerti, the event is part of the fortress's rich summer calendar, managed by the Jazzlife APS Cultural Music Association in collaboration with the Municipality of Cesena, in the heart of the Province of Forlì-Cesena, in Emilia-Romagna.

A multi-genre festival

What makes QuartoLato special is the variety of its lineup: in a handful of evenings, rap, reggae, punk, ska, rock, and singer-songwriters coexist. It's a precise choice that makes the festival a reference point for those seeking independent, quality music without genre barriers. The audience thus moves from the guitar-driven world music of LA LOM to the punk-ska energy of Shandon, from the international reggae of Alborosie to the intimate songwriting of Motta.

The Rocca Malatestiana setting

The concerts are held within the Rocca Malatestiana, on Via Cia degli Ordelaffi, one of Romagna's best-preserved fortresses, which overlooks Cesena from the top of Garampo hill. Attending a concert within its walls, with the illuminated city in the background, is an experience that combines live music with the discovery of the city's historical heritage. During the season, the Rocca is lively until late at night, with guided tours and food and wine offerings that complete the experience.

Why it's worth going

• A lineup that brings together Italian artists and international names.
• A unique historic location, reachable on foot from the center of Cesena.
• Tickets available for purchase online, with affordable prices for live music.
• An entire summer of events, from July to the end of August.

For those visiting Romagna in the summer, QuartoLato Festival is the perfect opportunity to combine a quality concert with an evening in the charming city of Cesena.