The Concertone is ready. The Concerto del Primo Maggio, which the organizers describe as the biggest free live music event in Europe, returns on Friday 1 May 2026 to Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome. It is promoted by CGIL, CISL and UIL, organized by iCompany and has Massimo Bonelli as artistic director, who chose «Il domani è ancora nostro» as its common thread.
The announced cast
The bill brings together different generations and genres:
- The big names: Geolier, Litfiba, Riccardo Cocciante, Madame, Irama, Emma, Ermal Meta, Levante, Francesca Michielin, Rocco Hunt, Serena Brancale.
- Songwriters and the new scene: Fulminacci, Ditonellapiaga, Frah Quintale, Chiello, Maria Antonietta & Colombre, La Niña, Emma Nolde, Angelica Bove, Sayf, Delia, Birthh, Eddie Brock.
- From the 1MNEXT contest: Bambina, Cainero and Cristiana Verardo.
Madame, among the last names to be announced, returns to the Primo Maggio stage as her new album Disincanto comes out.
The hosts
On stage are Arisa, this time as host after performing in the square last year, BigMama, for the third year running, and the actor Pierpaolo Spollon, making his debut in the role.
The theme
The 2026 edition is dedicated to decent work: collective bargaining, new protections and new rights for an Italy that is changing in the age of artificial intelligence.
Practical info
- When: Friday 1 May 2026, from the afternoon into the evening.
- Where: Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome.
- Entrance: free, until capacity is reached.
- On TV: live on Rai 3, simulcast on Rai Radio 2 and streamed on RaiPlay.
- Official website: primomaggio.net.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a ticket?
No: the Concertone is free and entrance to the square is open until capacity is reached.
Can I watch it from home?
Yes, live on Rai 3, Rai Radio 2 and RaiPlay.