Ferrara Summer Festival adds one of the biggest names in contemporary rock and metal to its bill. Bring Me The Horizon return to Italy “by overwhelming demand” for a concert on Thursday 2 July 2026 in Piazza Ariostea in Ferrara, the only Italian date announced. The concert is organized by MC2 Live.
The line-up
- Bring Me The Horizon: the Sheffield band fronted by Oli Sykes, who moved from metalcore to a sound that blends electronics, pop and alternative.
- Malevolence: the British band that fuses hardcore and metal.
- Thornhill: alternative metal from Australia.
- Dying Wish: metalcore from Portland.
Why this event is not to be missed
Every summer Piazza Ariostea becomes a large open-air arena in the historic centre of Ferrara, and the festival’s 2026 edition leans firmly towards metal: 2 July comes a few weeks after the farewell of Megadeth, expected on 14 June with Anthrax, Black Label Society and Cavalera. For Bring Me The Horizon fans it is a rare chance to see them in such a striking setting.
Practical info
- When: Thursday 2 July 2026.
- Where: Piazza Ariostea, Ferrara (Ferrara Summer Festival).
- Line-up: Bring Me The Horizon, Malevolence, Thornhill, Dying Wish.
- Tickets: presale on the band’s website from 23 January at 15:00; Metalitalia.com presale from 24 January at 10:00, no registration required; general sale on MC2Live.it and Vivaticket from 26 January at 10:00.
- Official website: ferrarasummerfestival.it.
Frequently asked questions
How much do tickets cost?
Prices are those stated by the organizer on the official sales channels when the presales open.
Do I need to register for the Metalitalia presale?
No: the 24 January presale on Metalitalia.com does not require registration.