RDS Summer Festival Monopoli

RDS's summer lights up Monopoli

The RDS Summer Festival is the major traveling music party by RDS 100% Grandi Successi that transforms some of Italy's most beautiful squares into open-air stages every summer. In Monopoli, an elegant town on the Adriatic coast in the province of Bari, the event takes place in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, in the heart of the historic center, attracting thousands of people from all over Puglia every year.

The formula is the one that has made the format a success: one or more nights of live concerts alternating between big names in Italian music, current pop and urban stars, emerging talents, and DJ sets, all hosted by the radio presenters live from the stage. Surrounding the concert area is a true village open to the public, featuring brand partner activations, food and beverage areas, and interactive experiences.

A free event in the heart of Puglia

One of the hallmarks of the RDS Summer Festival is that it is free and open to everyone: anyone can attend, often by simply registering via the official RDS app. This makes the Monopoli stop one of the most democratic and well-attended events of the Apulian summer, capable of filling the square to capacity.

The Municipality of Monopoli has hosted the event for several editions, and it has now become a fixed appointment in the city's summer calendar and an important driver for tourism and local promotion. The setting of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, overlooking the historic center and just a short walk from the old port and the cathedral, offers a picturesque backdrop that combines great music with the beauty of the town.

Music, entertainment, and television

The RDS Summer Festival is more than just a concert: it is a multimedia event that weaves live performances in the square with radio, digital, and television. The best evenings are recorded and broadcast on national television networks, bringing the atmosphere of the Monopoli square into homes across Italy and amplifying the visibility of the city and Puglia.

For the public, the Monopoli stop means a night of partying with summer hits, surprise guests, choreography, and the participation of presenters and content creators from the RDS and RDSNEXT galaxy. A mix designed primarily for a young audience, but capable of involving entire families in an evening of pure fun under the stars.