Roccella Summer Festival | Riccardo Cocciante

Teatro al Castello · Roccella Ionica, Costa Viola, Calabria

11 August 2026

Concluded event

On 11 August 2026, the Teatro al Castello in Roccella Ionica will host a concert as part of the “IO... Riccardo Cocciante nel 2026” tour, which is included in the programme of the Roccella Summer Festival. This special project coincides with the Maestro's 80th birthday celebrations and offers a unique opportunity to experience the most significant moments of his extraordinary career live. With a career spanning over forty years of international success, more than forty albums released in three languages and a repertoire that has spanned generations, Riccardo Cocciante continues to stand out for his interpretive intensity and compositional strength.

Event details

On 11 August 2026 the Teatro al Castello in Roccella Ionica hosts a stop on the "IO… Riccardo Cocciante nel 2026" tour, part of the Roccella Summer Festival programme. A special project marking the year the Maestro turns 80, it becomes an opportunity to revisit live the most significant chapters of an extraordinary career. The concert offers a musical journey through the songs that have shaped Italian and international music history, in a direct dialogue with the audience that captures the essence of a career unique in its consistency and depth.

The 80th-birthday tour

With more than forty years of international success, over 40 albums released in three languages and a repertoire that has spanned generations, Riccardo Cocciante continues to stand out for his interpretive intensity and compositional strength. The "IO… Riccardo Cocciante nel 2026" tour celebrates a major milestone and travels across Italy in a long summer run. The Roccella Ionica date is part of this journey, giving Calabrian audiences the chance to hear live the best-loved songs of an artist who has made history in Italian songwriting.

The Teatro al Castello in Roccella Ionica

The concert takes place at the Teatro al Castello in Roccella Ionica, one of the most evocative venues in the Locride, overlooking the Ionian Sea and framed by the history of the town. Roccella Ionica, in the province of Reggio Calabria, has for years been one of the summer capitals of great music in Calabria, thanks to a festival that brings leading national and international names to the Ionian coast. The evening with Cocciante is set to be one of the highlights of the Calabrian summer, blending landscape, history and songwriting.

Date and duration

The event is scheduled for 11 August 2026. Check for any changes announced by the organisers shortly before travelling.

Venue

The listed venue is Teatro al Castello, Via Giordano Bruno, 116, 89047 Roccella Ionica (RC). Follow current information from the organiser and municipality for access, parking and local transport.

Organisers and participants

Published event information names Roccella Summer Festival, Riccardo Cocciante. Check official channels for the final programme and any changes to participants.

Admission and updates

Admission is paid, with a listed price of €69. Check the official source close to the event date for confirmation of times, access and availability.

Frequently asked questions

When is Riccardo Cocciante's concert in Roccella?

On 11 August 2026, at the Teatro al Castello in Roccella Ionica, as part of the Roccella Summer Festival.

Where does the concert take place?

At the Teatro al Castello in Roccella Ionica, in the province of Reggio Calabria, overlooking the Ionian Sea.

Which tour is this date part of?

The "IO… Riccardo Cocciante nel 2026" tour, celebrating the Maestro's 80th birthday.

How can I buy tickets?

Tickets are available online on TicketOne; admission is paid, with prices starting from around 69 euros.

What kind of concert is it?

A musical journey through the songs that have shaped Cocciante's career and the history of Italian and international song.

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