Rugby Sound Festival
Edition 2026 Music Rock Hip-hop

Rugby Sound Festival

Live music on the Island of the Castle of Legnano

Legnano — Milano (215) Since 2001
Dates 02 Jul โ€” 18 Jul 2026
Location Legnano (215)
Prices โ€”
Status Confirmed

About Rugby Sound

Born twenty years ago as an event linked to the world of oval balls, the Rugby Sound Festival is now one of Lombardy's main summer live music events. Every July, the Island of the Visconti Castle in Legnano, in the Alto Milanese area, transforms into an open-air arena that hosts tens of thousands of spectators for a series of concerts ranging from rock to indie, from rap to dance nights. A suggestive setting, a lineup of important names from the Italian scene, and an atmosphere of sharing make this event a classic of the Legnano summer.

A festival born from rugby that became a musical event

The Rugby Sound Festival is one of the longest-running and most beloved summer music events in the Alto Milanese region. Born in 2001 from an idea by the Rugby Parabiago sports club as a moment of aggregation linked to the world of oval balls, over the years it has progressively transformed into a major live music festival, while maintaining the spirit of sharing and community that marked its origins.

The Island of the Castle, a unique setting

The heart of the festival is the Island of the Visconti Castle in Legnano, in the Municipality of Legnano in the Province of Milan: a green area surrounded by the waters of the Olona river, at the foot of the ancient manor, which becomes a natural open-air arena for two weeks. The scenic location, immersed in greenery, is one of the distinctive elements of the festival and contributes to creating the relaxed and convivial atmosphere appreciated by the public.

A lineup of rock, indie, and new trends

Organized in collaboration with Shining Production, Rugby Sound brings top Italian and international music names to the Legnano stage, alternating rock concerts, evenings dedicated to singer-songwriters, rap, electronic music, and themed events. Over the years, some of the main protagonists of the national scene have performed, with a program that seeks to satisfy all generations of spectators.

Much more than a concert

In addition to music, the festival offers refreshment areas, street food, bar spaces, and entertainment moments that liven up the island from late afternoon until late at night. The formula, which combines the quality of the shows with an informal and accessible context, has made Rugby Sound a summer landmark not only for Legnano but for the entire metropolitan area of Milan and the surrounding provinces.

Rugby Sound โ€” edition 2026

The 25th edition of the Rugby Sound Festival takes place from July 2 to 18, 2026, at the Island of the Castle of Legnano, with a lineup featuring major Italian music artists, rock nights, rap, indie, and themed events over eight concert dates.

For its twenty-fifth year, the Rugby Sound Festival offers eight evenings of concerts at the Island of the Castle of Legnano, from July 2 to 18, 2026. The lineup ranges from major Italian artists, from singer-songwriters to rap, from indie to dance nights, confirming the event's multidisciplinary nature. The 2025 edition attracted over 50,000 spectators.

Programme Rugby Sound 2026

July 2 โ€” Tony Pitony

  • 9:00 PM (sold out)

July 3 โ€” Madame

  • 9:00 PM

July 4 โ€” Voglio Tornare negli Anni 90'

  • 9:30 PM

July 9 โ€” Elio e le Storie Tese

  • 9:00 PM

July 10 โ€” Subsonica

  • 8:30 PM โ€” with Casino Royale and Tรคra as opening guests

July 11 โ€” Finley + Teenage Dream

  • 9:00 PM

July 16 โ€” Salmo

  • 9:00 PM

July 18 โ€” Zarro Night

  • 9:30 PM โ€” special guest Il Pagante

Highlights Rugby Sound 2026

Among the highlights of the 25th edition are the concerts by Elio e le Storie Tese, Subsonica (with Casino Royale and Tรคra), Madame, and Salmo.

Prices Rugby Sound 2026

Paid admission with tickets for individual concerts, on sale online on the official circuits and on rugbysound.it. The opening night of Tony Pitony on July 2 is sold out.

Practical information — Rugby Sound

How to get there

The Island of the Castle of Legnano is reachable on foot from the city center. Legnano is served by the Milan-Domodossola railway line (RFI) and the Passante; by car, it can be reached from the A8 Milan-Lakes motorway.

Tickets

Paid admission with tickets for individual concerts, on sale online on the official circuits and on the website rugbysound.it. Some evenings may sell out well in advance.

Services

Refreshment points, street food, and bars are available within the area.

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Where does it take place โ€” Rugby Sound

Isola del Castello di Legnano

Isola del Castello Visconteo, 20025 Legnano

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Rugby Sound in brief

Music Rock Hip-hop Rap Indie Outdoor Night Multidisciplinary International Milano

History of Rugby Sound