Twenty-five years on, “Baila (Sexy Thing)” deserves a party to match. Zucchero “Sugar” Fornaciari has announced Baila 25th San Siro – Under the moonlight Il Gran Finale, the special concert event scheduled for Thursday 10 June 2027 at the Stadio San Siro in Milan: a big celebration of music for a song that has become an international classic.
The summer 2026 tour
The announcement comes while “BAILA (Sexy Thing) 25th – Under the Moonlight”, the summer tour of Italian stadiums dedicated to the same anniversary, is under way. The upcoming dates:
- Monday 6 July 2026: Bologna, Stadio Dall’Ara.
- Wednesday 8 July: Pescara, Stadio Adriatico.
- Saturday 11 July: Perugia, Arena Santa Giuliana (Umbria Jazz).
- Tuesday 14 July: Messina, Stadio Franco Scoglio.
- Thursday 16 July: Lucca, Mura Storiche (Lucca Summer Festival).
The band
On stage with Zucchero is a line-up of international musicians: Polo Jones (musical direction and bass), Kat Dyson and Mario Schilirò on guitars, Peter Vettese and Nicola Peruch on keyboards, Adriano Molinari on drums, Yissy Garcia on drums and percussion, a horn section with James Thompson, Lazaro Amauri Oviedo Dilout and Carlos Minoso, and Oma Jali and Keba Williams on backing vocals. A fully live show, spanning blues, rock and soul.
Practical info
- When: Thursday 10 June 2027.
- Where: Stadio San Siro, Milan.
- Organizer: Friends & Partners.
- Tickets: on presale from 11am on Tuesday 7 July 2026 on TicketOne and at the usual outlets.
- Official website: zucchero.it.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a date on the summer tour?
No: it is a standalone event, Il Gran Finale that in 2027 closes the celebrations for 25 years of Baila, after the summer 2026 stadium tour.
When do tickets go on sale?
The presale starts on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11am on TicketOne and at the usual outlets.