Summer Review at the Ducal Park

Summer Sounds at the Ducal Park

When the warm season arrives, Parma's Ducal Park transforms: the tree-lined avenues and lawns of the large 18th-century garden, commissioned by the Farnese family and later redesigned for the Bourbons, become an open-air stage. The Summer Review at the Ducal Park brings together major musical and theatrical events under one program, animating Parma evenings from June to early September, in one of the city's most evocative settings.

A Program with Big Names

The 2026 edition features diverse genres, from musicals to singer-songwriter music, from comedy to Italian pop. It ranges from the theatrical blockbuster Notre Dame de Paris, which opens the review in mid-June, to concerts by artists who have made the history of Italian music such as Fiorella Mannoia, Claudio Baglioni, and the Pooh, not to forget the intelligent humor of stand-up comedian Max Angioni.

• Notre Dame de Paris — the famous musical by Riccardo Cocciante and Luc Plamondon, staged for four evenings.
• Fiorella Mannoia — a journey through the repertoires of Fabrizio De André and Ivano Fossati.
• Max Angioni — comedy and observation of daily life in stand-up style.
• Claudio Baglioni — the Grand Tour La vita è adesso.
• Pooh — the Amici x Sempre concert-hug that closes the season.

A Historic Park in the Heart of Parma

The Ducal Park is located on the Oltretorrente bank, a short walk from the historic center of Parma, the capital of the province of the same name in Emilia-Romagna. With its centuries-old plane trees, fountains, and the Ducal Palace, it has always been the park for Parma's residents: hosting concerts here means combining great music with the charm of a place steeped in history. The review is organized by Arci Parma together with CAOS Organizzazione Spettacoli, historic entities in the city's live entertainment scene.

How to Enjoy the Review

Each evening has its own dedicated ticket, on sale through the Ticketone circuit and at Arci Parma points of sale. It's advisable to arrive a little early to enjoy the park's atmosphere before dusk and the stage lights illuminate the trees.