Sant'Antimo Talent Festival

A festival born for the talents of Sant'Antimo

The Talent Festival is the end-of-June highlight in Sant'Antimo, a town in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, that gives a voice and a stage to local artists. The concept comes from local singer-songwriter Sabrina Russo, who holds degrees in jazz singing and pop-rock composition and arrangement, and who also serves as the event's artistic director. The goal is simple and practical: to showcase the many local talents who often lack opportunities to perform near home, offering them a real stage, an audience, and feedback from industry experts.

A competition that is, above all, a celebration

While the format is that of a competition, the tone is that of a local village festival. Singers, musicians, and artists from various disciplines—all with ties to Sant'Antimo and the surrounding area—take turns on stage. Performances are evaluated by a jury of professionals and figures from the artistic and musical world, who announce the winners at the end of the evening. However, the organizers emphasize one point: more than just an artistic contest, the Talent Festival is a community celebration, a stage dedicated to those who want to share their talent through music, song, and art.

The setting: Diego Del Rio Municipal Park

Everything takes place in the Diego Del Rio Municipal Park, the main green space in Sant'Antimo, with an entrance on Via Roma. It is the city's most vibrant spot on summer evenings: trees, pathways, and a central area perfectly suited for hosting a stage and an outdoor audience. The choice of the park is no coincidence—bringing live music back to a public, free, and easily accessible space is part of the very spirit of the event.

The editions

• 2025 — First edition: Debuted on June 26th with 26 artists on stage, blending art and music, with a jury that included Sabrina Russo, Nino Mosca, Antimo Imbimbo, and the Councilor for Culture Vincenza Barra. Guests included singer-songwriter Ande, tenor Antimo Dell'Omo, and producer Gennaro Petito, known as Poisonbeatz. The winner was Sofia Di Donato.
• 2026 — Second edition: Held on June 25th at 7:30 PM, featuring a jury composed of Antonio Ponticiello, Ande, Nino Mosca, and Dylan Ragosta, the return of Sofia Di Donato to the stage, and a closing DJ set by Antonio Blackout.

Who organizes it

The festival is promoted by the Events and Entertainment Commission of the Municipality of Sant'Antimo, chaired by Councilor Antimo Luca Esempio, with the administration led by Mayor Massimo Buonanno and the support of the Metropolitan City of Naples. It is an entirely public and free event, designed to enliven the city with cultural initiatives and provide a pathway for the growth of young local artists.

Why it's worth attending

Those who arrive at the Municipal Park won't find a lineup of big names, but something different and perhaps more authentic: an open-air evening where an entire city recognizes its own youth as they take the stage. Performances range from pop to singer-songwriter tracks, jazz to artistic acts, and the competition format keeps the excitement high until the final announcement. It is a family-friendly, free-admission event that concludes with music and a DJ set—a great reason to discover a corner of the Neapolitan province far from the usual tourist circuits.