Ventotene Open Festival

From October 2 to 5, 2025, the third edition of the Ventotene Open Festival transformed the Pontine island into an open-air laboratory dedicated to "widespread art in the open sea." Four days with over 25 performances including electronic music, world music, dance, and visual arts, distributed between the Mensa Art Cafè, the Saline del Porto Romano, the Archaeological Museum Gardens, the Giardini di Mezzatorre, and the main stage at the Parracine, with just 600 seats.

The opening evening on October 2 at the Mensa Art Cafè featured Mondocane Dreamscapes, Kormorano, and Miz Kiara; on October 3, the "Welcome on Board" talk brought together journalist Damir Ivic with Meg and Bawrut for a conversation on music and community, while on October 4, the main stage at the Parracine hosted Bluemarina, Future Nomadz feat Meg, and a DJ set by Bawrut. The program was completed by sea-view yoga, guided tours, Salento pizzica, digital art installations, and the "We Are Open" artistic residency with NABA students. The edition, organized by the Associazione Culturale La Pentola a Pressione with the support of the Lazio Region and the Municipality of Ventotene, confirmed the festival's green and intimate vocation.