RTL 102.5 Power Hits Estate
The major RTL 102.5 music festival that kicks off the summer at the Foro Italico in Rome
About Power Hits Estate
An event that kicks off the Italian musical summer
RTL 102.5 Power Hits Estate is one of the biggest celebrations of Italian pop music, a mega-concert held annually in Rome, in the heart of the Foro Italico, which symbolically marks the beginning of the summer season. Organized by the RTL 102.5 Group (which includes RTL 102.5, Radio Zeta, and Radiofreccia), the event gathers dozens of the most popular artists of the moment on one stage, all competing to present the songs that will vie for the title of the summer's biggest hit.
The Centrale del Foro Italico
The evening takes place at the Centrale del Foro Italico, Rome's historic tennis stadium, which for one night transforms from a temple of sport into a temple of music. Located in the Foro Italico district in the Municipality of Rome (Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Lazio), the venue welcomes thousands of spectators in a stunning setting, between packed stands and a massive stage set up for live radio and television broadcast.
How the summer hit competition works
Power Hits Estate is more than just a concert: it is the opening act of a long musical challenge that accompanies RTL 102.5 listeners throughout the summer. The songs presented during the Rome evening enter the charts and are voted on by the public, leading up to the grand finale that crowns the season's hit at the Arena di Verona every year. The Rome concert thus represents the "Grand Opening" of this journey.
A record-breaking cast
What makes the event unique is the quantity and variety of artists involved: in a single evening, names from Italian light music, pop, rap, urban, and electronic scenes take the stage. Established stars and emerging talents share the same spotlight, offering the audience a complete snapshot of the current music scene in just a few hours of entertainment.
Music, TV, and radio together
The evening is broadcast exclusively in "radiovision": those not at the Foro Italico can follow it on the radio via RTL 102.5, on television on channel 36 of the digital terrestrial network, and via streaming on RTL 102.5 Play. This dual dimension, both live and media-driven, makes Power Hits Estate an event followed by millions of people across Italy, capable of anticipating the hits that will resonate on radios and in town squares throughout the warm season.
A fixed appointment for Rome and the summer
Launched in 2017, the event has grown edition after edition to become one of the most anticipated summer-start rituals for pop music fans. For Rome, it is also a major attraction that brings a large, young audience to the Foro Italico and turns the Capital's spotlight onto contemporary Italian music.
Power Hits Estate — edition 2026
The tenth anniversary at the Foro Italico
On Sunday, May 31, 2026, the Centrale del Foro Italico in Rome hosted the tenth-anniversary edition of RTL 102.5 Power Hits Estate. A sold-out evening that inaugurated the summer with over forty artists on stage and a live radiovision broadcast starting at 9:00 PM on RTL 102.5, channel 36 of the digital terrestrial network, and RTL 102.5 Play.
A stellar cast
The line-up brought together some of the most listened-to names in Italian music, accompanied by several surprise guests. For the first time, the hosting duties were entrusted to four voices, with greater female representation.
The challenge towards Verona
As per tradition, the Rome concert represented the "Grand Opening" of the season: the songs presented launched the race for the 2026 summer hit, which is set to conclude with the grand finale at the Arena di Verona in September.
Programme Power Hits Estate 2026
A major musical event broadcast live in radiovision from the Centrale del Foro Italico in Rome, with the show starting at 9:00 PM (red carpet from 8:00 PM). Over forty artists took turns on stage to present the songs competing for the summer hit title.
Cast: Achille Lauro, Annalisa, Arisa, Bambole di Pezza, Biagio Antonacci, Blanco, Bresh, Charlotte Cardin, Colapesce, Delia, Ditonellapiaga, Eddie Brock, Elettra Lamborghini, Emma, Ernia, Fedez, Francesco Gabbani, Fred De Palma, Fulminacci, Gabry Ponte, Gaia, Geolier, Gigi D'Alessio, Giorgia, Irama, J-Ax, Kid Yugi, LDA & Aka 7even, Levante, Mace, Madame, Marco Masini, Meek, Merk & Kremont, Nayt, Noemi, Pinguini Tattici Nucleari, Sal Da Vinci, Salmo, Samurai Jay, Sayf, Serena Brancale, The Kolors, Tommaso Paradiso.
Hosts: Paola Di Benedetto, Matteo Campese, Jessica Brugali, and Giulia Laura Abbiati.
Highlights Power Hits Estate 2026
- Tenth-anniversary edition of Power Hits Estate
- Over forty artists on stage in a single evening
- Exclusive live radiovision broadcast on RTL 102.5, channel 36, and RTL 102.5 Play
- Grand Opening of the 2026 summer hit challenge, with the finale at the Arena di Verona
Prices Power Hits Estate 2026
Practical information — Power Hits Estate
How to get there
The Centrale del Foro Italico is located in the Foro Italico area, north of Rome, along the Tiber River. By car, it is accessible via the Tangenziale Est and Lungotevere Maresciallo Diaz. Using public transport, the nearest metro station is Flaminio (Line A), followed by tram 2 to Piazzale Mancini and a short walk; numerous bus lines also serve the stadium area.
Tickets
Entry to the event is ticketed: tickets are available for purchase online through official channels (TicketOne). Editions often sell out, so it is advisable to purchase in advance. The radio and television broadcast, however, is free.
Tips
We recommend arriving well in advance for security checks at the entrances and checking the official RTL 102.5 website for schedules, the updated cast, and access procedures.
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Where does it take place — Power Hits Estate
Centrale del Foro Italico (Stadio del Tennis)
Viale dei Gladiatori, Foro Italico, 00135 Roma