Romanati Eternal Festival

A six-month widespread festival

The Romanati Eternal Festival is a live music review that, from January to June, transforms Recanati — the city of Giacomo Leopardi in the province of Macerata, in the Marche region — into a widespread stage. Promoted by the Whats Art Association, the festival was created to connect the Recanati music scene with that of Rome, providing space for emerging singer-songwriters, bands, and collectives from the area. Not a single concert, but a journey that spans winter and spring leading up to the grand finale at the beginning of summer.

The winter phase in the historic center venues

The review kicks off with a series of evenings hosted in the venues of the historic center: among the spaces involved are La Siepe, Skasa, Hotel Ginestra, Greendoor, Café de la Paix, Cucina Niko, Caffè e Bistrot, Il Giovane Favoloso, and Versato. The events, with free admission, feature acoustic and electric concerts that liven up the intimate atmosphere of the city's pubs and bistros. Among the performers in the indoor evenings at Skasa were rock singer-songwriter Crista, singer-songwriter-drummer Lepre presenting the album "Eremo," and Vincenzo Destradis (De.Stradis) with his Live Club Tour.

Spring among squares and gardens

With the arrival of good weather, the festival moves outdoors. Highlights include the event at Piazzale Giordani, featuring Francesco di Gregorio and the GRAMIGNA project accompanied by local musicians and the band Zio Pecos, and the long musical marathon at LEDA with the collective Eternal Session, formed by local musicians who emerged from this very project, featuring live music, DJ sets, and a food area. In early May, music reaches the heart of the city, in Piazza Giacomo Leopardi and the Beniamino Gigli Gardens.

The grand finale at LEDA in Villa Musone

The climax of the review is the two-day event on June 1st and 2nd at LEDA in Villa Musone: the park transforms into a meeting point for music, conviviality, and entertainment, with concerts ranging from folk to rock-blues to Roman tradition, a street food area, and DJ sets. The final day, coinciding with Republic Day, brings together numerous local musicians and Roman artists who have performed in Recanati venues throughout the year.

A community project

More than just a concert series, the Romanati Eternal Festival is a cultural project that promotes the independent music scene and conviviality. The initiative, organized by the Whats Art Association in collaboration with Leda and Skasa, confirms Recanati's identity as a city capable of combining its Leopardi heritage with a vibrant contemporary offering.