POMPEI è MUSICA SECOND SEASON OF CONCERTS AT THE AMPHITHEATRE OF POMPEII FROM 27 JUNETO 5 AUGUST 2025
14 live events with international and Italian artists ranging from classical music to pop
From 27 June to 5 August 2025, the season of musical events at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii kicks off with fourteen live concerts in the amphitheatre featuring famous artists from Italy and abroad. It opens with two concerts by the tenor Andrea Bocelli, and continues in late July with the concert by the conductor Riccardo Muti. This is followed by the festival “BOP – Beats of Pompeii. Dove la musica è cultura”, which features a star-studded line up of artists of various genres and backgrounds performing at the amphitheatre: Nick Cave, Jean-Michel Jarre, Wardruna, Ben Harper, Bryan Adams, Dream Theater, Stefano Bollani, Gianna Nannini, Antonello Venditti, Serena Rossi and Jimmy Sax. It promises to be a wonderful journey through a wide range of genres and styles and brings together music, tourism, culture and history in a unique setting.
The amphitheatre of Pompeii,a place that is a symbol of ancient and modern history, will become a vibrant venue, teeming with life, thanks to music. It washere, back in 1971, thatPink Floyd played a historic concert behind closed doors, making the amphitheatre one of the most iconic settings for live music in the collective consciousness.
The season of concerts is sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Culture and the ArchaeologicalPark of Pompeii, in conjunction with the Pompei city council andRegione Campania(the regional government of Campania). Theartistic director of the BOP festival is Giuseppe Gomez while the technical organisation is provided by two companies: Blackstar Entertainment andFast Forward.
" Pompei è Musica’ will not just provide the opportunity to enjoy performances by artists of the calibre of Jean-Michel Jarre whose album Oxygènemarked a watershed for me and an entire generation, combining melodies and the use of synthesisers. Ideally, it will also represent theunion of cultural heritage and cultural activities without which these marvellous places cannot come to life and breathe. I hope that Pompeii becomes a model for the whole of Italy and an icon the world over partly for this reason". This was the statement released by Gianmarco Mazzi,Undersecretary of State for Culture with specialresponsibility forthe music sector.
“With UNESCO we often refer to intangible heritage, including, obviously, music”, underlines Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the Park Director.“ However, in reality, all cultural heritage should be considered intangible, even archaeological sites and monuments. This is because their tangibledimension, which naturally needs to be cared for and monitored, simply provides the basis for their tangible, or as we used to say, their “spiritual” dimension; in other words, their capacity to transform our lives and our experience of the world through the encounter with the Other, both in history and the present. As a consequence, bringing music to the site of Pompeii is not just a supplementary initiative, but an integral part of our project designed to safeguard, investigate and ensure accessibility to archaeological heritage.We hope it can provide a model for many other cultural sites which, despite their beauty, are not always experienced by the community as a whole and the public in their transformative dimension. If we truly believe in culture, we need to make it accessible to everyone.”
“The encounter between music and archaeology has always fascinated artists, musicians, philosophers andwriters, especially in order to understand the connection between art and sound, between colours, emotions and musical notes. Demonstrating that it is indeed possible to match the art of music with the art of frescoes, the ancient domus and mosaicswas also one of the theories that made the history of world music: Pink Floyd in the amphitheatre of Pompeii. It was also the idea of one of the most important exponents of abstract art, Wassilly Kandinsky who argued that painting is an art that closely resembles music and is therefore capable of conveying emotions in abstract form, where colour, in place of sound, attracts the attention of the observer without necessarily narrating or describing aspects of objective reality. These are the themes that underpin “Bop-Beats of Pompeii”, a festival where archaeology encounters the music of international artists to give life to a unique, unrepeatable performance”- stated Carmine Lo Sapio, Mayor of Pompeii.
“BOP-Beats of Pompeii”, adds Peppe Gomez, the artistic director of the festival who has plenty of experience working in Campania, “is also a reflection of the vibrant cultural lifeof Naples andCampania which are becomingincreasingly important players on the international arts scene. The festival offers an opportunity to promote the territory, providing incentives for local tourism and supporting the local economy.”
It is an opportunity not to be missed for anyone who wants to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience immersed in music, history and pathos.
Tickets on sale
The tickets for the eleven events are already available on Ticketone, Vivaticket (only two events) and will soon be available on Ticketmaster.
THE CONCERTS
Andrea Bocelli 27 and 28 June 2025 (start time9.30 pm)
The famous tenor will be the star of two concerts held at the amphitheatre of Pompeii on 27 and 28 June 2025, accompanied by the Orchestra I Filarmonici di Napoliand theThat’sNapolichoir conducted by CarloMorelliwhose public relations, institutional relations and image are handled by Dr. Alberto Terilli.
Theconcert is organised byDuePuntiEventi withKlassics MusicManagementand Almud Edizioni Musicali, in conjunction with theArchaeological Park of Pompeii and with the economic support of the city council of Pompei.
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Riccardo Muti 24 July (start time9.15 pm)
Maestro Muti will conduct the Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini, the orchestra founded in 2004 on his own initiative and made up of 130 extraordinary musicians aged between 18 and 30 years old.
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BOP-BEATSOFPOMPEII2025
BOP-Beats of Pompeii 2025 begins on Tuesday 1July with a concert by
Gianna Nannini (start time9.15 pm).
Gianna Nannini, an icon of Italian rock music, is making a return to the Naples area after an absence of two years from venues in Campania.With hertour"Seinell’Anima- Festival European Leg 2025", Gianna Nannini will offer her audience intense emotions and her evergreen hits, including timeless classics such as"Bello e impossibile"and"Meravigliosacreatura",alternating with more recent songs.Renowned for her gravelly voice and captivating charisma, Nannini confirms her unmistakeable style, capable of combining rock energy and melody.This eagerly awaited concertwill bring together generations offansfora musical journey full of passion andauthenticity.
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On Wednesday02July (start time9.15 pm)the festival continues with Dream Theater, the American prog-metal band founded in Boston in 1985.
After delighting Italian audiences with recent indoor concerts in Milan and Rome, Dream Theater begin their summer tour by continuing the celebrations of the “40thAnniversaryTour”, performing new songs taken from their long-awaited album “Parasomnia”released last February. It is an unmissable opportunity for their fans who will get the chance to immerse themselves in their unmistakeable sound ranging from timeless classics to new tracks full of the intensity of rock and technical mastery. This emotional journey covers four decades of history, innovation and passion for prog-metal.
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Saturday05 July (start time 9.15 pm) will be the turn of the French artist Jean-Michel Jarre,c onsidered one of the pioneers of electronic music and an innovator in terms of the organisation of his live concerts. The concert will beaccompanied by fireworks, laser beams and stunning sets that provide a fitting backdrop to his music, often performed with futuristic instruments, some of which he devised himself.
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The fourth concert is on Saturday 12 July (start time 9.15 pm) with the singer-songwriter Antonello Venditti.
Venditti returns to live performance with the show “Notte prima degli esami 40th Anniversary – 2025 Edition”, celebrating four decades of one of the most iconic hits of Italian music. In the fascinating setting of the amphitheatre,Venditti will offer the audience an unforgettable evening.He will perform the most moving songs from his repertoire, performing the generational anthem “Notte prima degli esami” and the hits from his album “Cuore” (1984), which defined an era. It will be a journey through memories, emotions and music.
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Two days later, on Monday14 July(start time 9.15 pm), the StefanoBollaniQuintet will perform on the stage of the amphitheatre.The famouspianist,composer and TV personality renowned for the programme Via dei Matti n°0 on Rai 3, will give an exclusive concert with an exceptional line-up of musicians. Bollani, an eclectic highly talented musician, will be joined by some of the great names of international jazz: Vincent Peirani on the accordion, Larry Granadier on the double bass, Jeff Ballard on drums (both of whom have worked with Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau) andMauro Refosco on percussion, renowned for his collaborations with DavidByrne, ThomYorke(Radiohead)and the RedHotChiliPeppers. The concert promises to combine virtuosity, creativityand a rich repertoire of emotions, for an unforgettable evening not just for jazz fans but for all music lovers.
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After an absence of over twenty years, Tuesday 15 July (start time 9.15 pm), marks the return to Campania of Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals. Ben Harper, one of the most iconic and celebrated artists on the blues androck sceneof the last thirty years, is famous for his slide guitar, moving voice and poetic lyricsthat address social and spiritual themes. The Californian singer-songwriterwill be accompanied by the bandThe Innocent Criminals. With classic songs such as “Steal My Kisses” and“Diamonds on the Inside”,the concert promises to provide a mixture of memorable emotions and melodies that also include the rhythms of reggae.In recent years, BenjaminCharlesHarperhas maintained a keen interest in current issues such as human rights and sustainability, enriching his wide repertoire.
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The seventh concert will be held on Thursday 17 July (start time 9.15 pm) with a live performance by Jimmy Sax and the Symphonic Dance Orchestra.
The French saxophonist will be accompanied by the orchestra conducted by Vincenzo Sorrentino. A world-famous artist, Sax has captivated audiences with his saxophone playing and a mixture of catchy rhythms. He has already performed in iconic locationssuch asSt.Tropez,Cannes,Dubai,CapriandTaormina.With over 200,000 spectators attending his recent European tour, Jimmy Sax has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, even performing in front of Pope Francis at Marseilles and playing a sold-out concert at Palazzo dello Sport in Rome.
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Twenty years since his only solo concert in Naples, on Saturday 19 July (start time 9.15 pm) Nick Cave will return to perform live, accompanied by Colin Greenwood, the bass player of Radiohead.
The concert featuring NickCave,an undisputed icon of contemporary music, promises to be a memorable event marked by emotional intensity. The sixty-seven year old Australian musician, poet, actor and director has influenced generations of musicians with his hypnotic voice, profound lyrics and a capacity to blend rock, blues and dark, brooding poetry. His stage presence and visionary art make him an acclaimed artist within the context of international music. He will be accompanied by Colin Greenwood, the bass-player of Radiohead, a band that has revolutionised modern rock.
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On Friday 25July (start time 9.15 pm) Canadian rocker BryanAdams will perform a concert.
As part of his Bare Bones Tour, Adams will give anunplugged performance,playing his greatest hits in a more intimate, acoustic vein. The tour will give fans a unique opportunity to experience Bryan Adams’ music as they have never heard it before, in an enthralling setting steeped in history.His hit songs, stripped down to their bare essentials, have won over critics and audiences the world over. It will be an exciting experience, a mixture of music and magic, in one of the most iconic places in the world.
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On Tuesday 29 July (start time 9.15 pm) itwill be theturn of Serena Rossi.
A versatile actress and much-loved star of Italian cinema and television, Serena Rossi will demonstrate her wide-ranging talent with"SereNata a Napoli", a musical show that combines music, emotions and Neapolitan influences. An extremely sensitive artist, capable of embodying unforgettable characters on both the large and small screens, Serena has also shown she is a vocalist of rare intensity, capable of pulling at the heartstrings through her music. She will provide the audience with a mosaic of stories, songs and legends rooted in the heart of a territory nestled between Vesuvius and the sea. The event will be a celebration not just of her art but also of the profound ties with her native land.
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The last concert is scheduled for Tuesday 05 August (start time 9.15 pm) and features the Norwegian band Wardruna.
The amphitheatre of Pompeii will host the Norwegian band who have achieved worldwide fame for their ancestral, spiritual music tinged with neo-folk influences. The dark, evocative atmospheres are redolent of medieval northern European traditions. Their concert promises to be an enthralling journey encapsulating ritual and nature, where each note sounds like a call to the deepest roots of humanity. The amphitheatre, with its historic aura, will provide the perfect setting for a unique experience in which music and spirituality blend into timeless harmony.
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