tZunami Festival — on the wave of Gen Z

A festival designed by young people, for young people

The tZunami Festival — on the wave of Gen Z is a brand-new event that brings to Jesi, in the heart of the Province of Ancona and the Marche region, a week entirely dedicated to Generation Z. The unique aspect that sets it apart from any other event is simple: it wasn't imposed from above, but co-designed by the city's high school students and the Youth Council. It was the young people who chose the themes, guests, and venues, transforming their ideas into a real program.

The project that made it possible

The festival is the result of PartecJpare, a two-year youth participation project supported by the Cariverona Call and promoted by Cooss Marche in collaboration with the Municipality of Jesi, Action Aid, and the IIS Galilei. During the two years of the project, young people participated in workshops on active citizenship, investigative journalism, and cultural planning: the tZunami Festival is the moment when all this work became public and, in a good way, took over the city's squares.

A widespread event throughout Jesi

tZunami is not held in a single location but is a widespread festival that connects the most beautiful spaces in the historic center: Piazza Pergolesi, Piazza della Repubblica, the auditorium of Hotel Federico II, the Moriconi Theatre, the Diocesan Library, and especially the Public Gardens of Viale Cavallotti, the beating heart of the musical evenings. Furthermore, throughout the week, the network of city museums opens its doors free of charge to those under 30.

Music, comedy, theatre, and civic engagement

The program blends lightheartedness with serious content: from concerts by emerging local artists to a comedy interview with a creator highly followed by young people, from theatrical performances to discussions on road safety, the environment, and peace. It's a festival that entertains but also encourages reflection, true to the spirit of a generation that wants to express itself and make its voice heard.

Always free admission

All tZunami Festival activities are free admission, with reservations recommended for many events due to limited capacity in theatres and auditoriums. This choice is consistent with the festival's goal: to break down all barriers and make culture truly accessible to all young people in Jesi and the surrounding Vallesina municipalities.