SAYF - The Santissima Festival
Edition 2026 Music Hip-hop Rap

SAYF - The Santissima Festival

SAYF's Genoese festival featuring rap, urban, and surprise guests

Genova — Genova (210) Since 2023
Dates 18 Jul — 18 Jul 2026
Location Genova (210)
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Status Confirmed

About The Santissima Festival

La Santissima Fest is the festival created by the Genoese rapper SAYF, which every summer brings together the protagonists of the Italian urban and rap scene at the Arena del Mare in the Old Port. A big home celebration for one of Genoa's most beloved artists, with a stage overlooking the sea, many surprise guests, and the energy of a young and passionate audience. As part of the Old Port's Summer Show program, La Santissima Fest has in a few years become one of the most anticipated events of the Genoese musical summer.

SAYF's Home Celebration

SAYF is one of the most representative names in the rap and urban scene of Genoa. His Santissima Fest was born as a big annual celebration for his city: a concert-event that brings a long list of guests from the Italian scene to the stage alongside the artist, often announced at the last minute to maintain the element of surprise.

A Stage by the Sea

The setting is the spectacular Arena del Mare, on the Molo dei Magazzini del Cotone in the Old Port, one of the most evocative venues for summer concerts in the capital of Liguria. The event is part of the EstateSpettacolo (Summer Show) program that enlivens the Old Port during the warm months.

Rap, Urban, and Surprise Guests

The festival's strength lies in its ensemble lineup: in past editions, many of the protagonists of Italian rap and urban music have performed on stage, in a succession of collaborations and collective moments that make each evening unique. It's a format that celebrates community, with an audience that experiences the concert as a city-wide celebration.

Genoa, Urban Capital for an Evening

Having grown with each edition, La Santissima Fest has helped make Genoa a reference point for the urban scene in the Northwest, highlighting the bond between SAYF and his city. An event that combines music, identity, and belonging.

The Santissima Festival — edition 2026

La Santissima Fest 2026 returns to the Arena del Mare in Genoa's Old Port on Saturday, July 18, as part of the Summer Show. SAYF leads a night of rap and urban music with numerous guests, largely announced in the weeks leading up to the concert. Gates open at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM. Personalized tickets.

The 2026 edition of La Santissima Fest takes place on Saturday, July 18, at the Arena del Mare in Genoa's Old Port, within the Summer Show program. SAYF and a long list of guests from the Italian rap and urban scene will be on stage.

As is tradition for the festival, some of the guests are revealed progressively in the weeks preceding the concert. Gates open at 7 PM, with the show starting at 8 PM.

Programme The Santissima Festival 2026

July 18 - Arena del Mare, Old Port

  • 7:00 PM - Gates open
  • 8:00 PM - Show starts with SAYF and guests

The complete lineup of guests will be announced by SAYF and the Old Port in the weeks before the event. The previous edition featured, among others, Bresh, Sick Luke, Sethu, Ele A, and numerous other artists from the Italian urban scene.

Highlights The Santissima Festival 2026

SAYF's concert-event in his hometown of Genoa, with the stage overlooking the sea at the Arena del Mare and numerous guests from the rap and urban scene.

Prices The Santissima Festival 2026

Admission is ticketed with personalized tickets (starting from around 35 euros in recent editions). A valid ID is required for entry.

Practical information — The Santissima Festival

Getting There

The Arena del Mare is located in the Old Port, reachable on foot from the city center, by metro (San Giorgio or Darsena stop), and by AMT buses. Using public transport is recommended.

Tickets

Admission is ticketed, with personalized tickets: a valid ID must be presented to enter the concert area. Gates open at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM.

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Where does it take place — The Santissima Festival

Arena del Mare, Porto Antico

Molo dei Magazzini del Cotone, 16126 Genova

Contact The Santissima Festival

The Santissima Festival in brief

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History of The Santissima Festival