Ravenna Festival in Russi
Concerts of the Ravenna Festival at the Municipal Theatre and Palazzo San Giacomo in Russi
About Ravenna Festival in Russi
The Ravenna Festival arrives in Russi
For several seasons, the Ravenna Festival, one of Italy's most important live music and performance events promoted by the Fondazione Ravenna Manifestazioni, has been expanding its program beyond the provincial capital to reach the municipalities in the region. Among these is Russi, a town in the lower Romagna area of the Province of Ravenna, in Emilia-Romagna, which hosts some festival events at its Municipal Theatre and the evocative Palazzo San Giacomo, a historic residence of the Rasponi counts set in a large 18th-century park.
Three Evenings in 2026
As part of the XXXVII edition of the Ravenna Festival, titled "Nacque al mondo un sole" (A Sun Was Born into the World) and dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, Russi welcomes three events of very different characters. It begins on May 28 at the Municipal Theatre with a recital by pianist Filippo Gorini, a native of Russi, in what is a true return to his homeland.
The heart of the summer then moves to the park of Palazzo San Giacomo with two consecutive evenings: on June 20, the great Italian rap party Rap-Union led by DJ Shocca, and on June 21, the swing sounds of the Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Uli Plettendorff with the program "Swing Forever".
From Piano to Rap, to Swing
The strength of this distributed festival lies in its variety: a classical music recital featuring works by Michelle Agnes Magalhães and Robert Schumann, an evening bringing together different generations and styles of Italian hip-hop on stage, and finally, the great swing repertoire revisited by the famous orchestra named after Glenn Miller. For both evenings at Palazzo San Giacomo, food stalls with local specialties are planned.
Palazzo San Giacomo, a Unique Setting
The open-air stage at Palazzo San Giacomo is one of the most beloved venues for the Ravenna Festival outside the city: the large park and the architecture of the Rasponi residence offer a setting of rare charm for summer concerts. The festival's presence in Russi is part of the broader "Russi Estate" program, which enlivens the Municipality with music, outdoor cinema, exhibitions, and picnics throughout the summer season.
Ravenna Festival in Russi — edition 2026
Ravenna Festival in Russi 2026
The Ravenna Festival's presence in Russi in 2026 is spread across three evenings, as part of the XXXVII edition "Nacque al mondo un sole." On May 28, the Municipal Theatre hosts a recital by pianist Filippo Gorini, a native of Russi, who is in residence in the area until June 20 with masterclasses and lessons. The two main evenings take place in the park of Palazzo San Giacomo: on June 20 with the Italian rap party Rap-Union, and on June 21 with the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Programme Ravenna Festival in Russi 2026
May 28 — Municipal Theatre of Russi
- 9:30 PM — Recital by pianist Filippo Gorini, a native of Russi. The program includes music by Michelle Agnes Magalhães and Robert Schumann. The concert is part of Gorini's residency in the area (until June 20) with masterclasses for students from the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Ravenna and the "Incontri col maestro" International Academy of Imola.
June 20 — Palazzo San Giacomo
- 9:00 PM — Rap-Union, with DJ Shocca and guests (including Ensi, Nerone, Tormento, Johnny Marsiglia, Madbuddy, Frank Siciliano). An evening that brings together different generations and styles of Italian hip-hop on the same stage, reconnecting with the collective and underground dimension of the genre. Production by Ravenna Festival in collaboration with CISIM|LODC / Under Fest 12.
June 21 — Palazzo San Giacomo
- Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Uli Plettendorff, with the program "Swing Forever": the great swing repertoire in the setting of the 18th-century park.
For the evenings at Palazzo San Giacomo, food stalls with local specialties are available starting a few hours before the concert.
Highlights Ravenna Festival in Russi 2026
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Practical information — Ravenna Festival in Russi
How to get there
Russi is located a few kilometers from Ravenna, reachable by train (Russi station on the Faenza-Ravenna line) or by car. Palazzo San Giacomo is located on Via Carrarone Rasponi, just outside the town center; the Municipal Theatre is in the center of Russi.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online at ravennafestival.org, through the Vivaticket circuit, and at the Ticket Office of the Teatro Alighieri in Ravenna (tel. +39 0544 249244, [email protected]).
Tips
For the evenings at Palazzo San Giacomo, it is advisable to arrive early: the food stalls with local products open a few hours before the concert, allowing you to enjoy dinner in the park before the show.
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Where does it take place — Ravenna Festival in Russi
Palazzo San Giacomo / Teatro Comunale
Via Carrarone Rasponi 6, 48026 Russi