One of the best-loved bands in pop history is coming back to Italy for a picture-postcard summer. Duran Duran have announced three concerts in July 2026, all in landmarks of Italy’s cultural heritage: Tuesday 7 July at the Arena di Verona, Thursday 9 July at the Reggia di Caserta and Saturday 11 July at Villa Manin in Codroipo (Udine). All three dates are produced by D’Alessandro e Galli.
The three dates
- 7 July, Verona: the concert in the Roman amphitheatre of the Arena.
- 9 July, Caserta: the Reggia hosts the only stop in Central and Southern Italy, as part of the festival Un’Estate da Belvedere, organised by LWR and Ventidieci.
- 11 July, Codroipo: Villa Manin, within the GoToPordenone&Friends programme promoted by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region. It is also the only date for fans in Austria, Slovenia and Croatia.
Why these concerts are not to be missed
The line-up is the original one: Simon Le Bon on vocals, John Taylor on bass, Nick Rhodes on keyboards and Roger Taylor on drums. More than forty years of career and over 100 million records sold, with a repertoire that has shaped whole generations: Hungry Like the Wolf, Ordinary World, The Reflex, Come Undone. Hearing them in a Roman amphitheatre, in front of a Bourbon royal palace or in the grounds of the villa of the last Doge of Venice makes each date an event in its own right.
Practical info
- When: 7, 9 and 11 July 2026.
- Where: Arena di Verona; Reggia di Caserta; Villa Manin, Codroipo (UD).
- Presales: for members of the VIP community on the band’s official website from Tuesday 17 February at 09:00; for R101 and subscribers to the D’Alessandro e Galli newsletter from Wednesday 18 February at 09:00 to Thursday 19 February at 23:59.
- Tickets: general sale from Friday 20 February at 10:00 on TicketOne and at authorised outlets; for Villa Manin also on Eilo.it and on the international Eventim network. Info: dalessandroegalli.com.
Frequently asked questions
How many Italian dates are there?
Three: Verona on 7 July, Caserta on 9 July and Codroipo on 11 July 2026.
Which date is most convenient for people living in the South?
The Reggia di Caserta, presented by the organisers as the only stop in Central and Southern Italy.
Where can I find more summer concerts?
In the Nightify Events section you can filter by city and date.