The Neapolitan summer of 2025 promises to be more vibrant than ever: the best concerts of the summer in Naples 2025 will bring international stars, icons of Italian music, and unmissable open-air festivals to the city. From June to July, the Gulf will become the ideal stage for world tours and free events in the most suggestive spaces: from the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium to the Arena Flegrea, passing through the majesty of Piazza del Plebiscito and the views of the Mostra d'Oltremare. In this guide, you will find a complete calendar, practical tips for choosing your event, and all the useful information for living an unforgettable live experience.
Concerts in large stadiums and arenas
The summer of 2025 sees Naples among the most popular stops of the big tours. In the majestic Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, unmissable appointments alternate:
- Vasco Rossi – Vasco Live 2025 (June 16 and 17): two rock evenings with the national Blasco, an unstoppable energy, and a pyrotechnic show, perfect for those who love pure Italian pop-rock.
- Sfera Ebbasta – Summer Tour 2025 (June 7): trap and urban rhythms conquer Maradona with neon lights and hypnotic choreographies.
- Elodie – Elodie Show 2025 (June 12): authorial pop and radio hits for a concert designed for a young and dynamic audience.
- Imagine Dragons (June 21): alternative rock and chart-topping songs for lovers of international hits.
- Cesare Cremonini (June 24): the Bolognese singer-songwriter brings his hits from “Logico” to “Poetica” to Naples.
At the Arena Flegrea, a more intimate but equally suggestive location:
- Thirty Seconds to Mars (July 6): post-grunge atmosphere and guaranteed visual spectacle.
- Massive Attack (June 22): the British collective offers trip-hop atmospheres and an immersive live in sound experimentation.
Festivals and free events
Naples is also a “city of music” thanks to open-air reviews and free festivals:
- Kiss Kiss Way Live Festival (May 31 – July 27, Piazza del Plebiscito): free evening concerts organized by Radio Kiss Kiss. Italian stars and emerging bands alternate on stage, to experience the magic of the historic center to the rhythm of music.
- Napoli Città della Musica – Live Festival (June-September, Mostra d’Oltremare and Ippodromo di Agnano): over 30 dates of different genres, from pop to rap, from electronic to singer-songwriter, with names like Gigi D’Alessio, Marracash, Marco Mengoni, and Pinguini Tattici Nucleari.
- Ethnos Festival (summer, Castel Sant’Elmo and various urban spaces): the world music festival that celebrates different cultures with international groups and itinerant performances.
These events represent a unique opportunity to enjoy quality concerts without spending exorbitant amounts, discovering emerging talents and experiencing the city's historical spaces with a new perspective.
International artists and global trends
The Neapolitan summer is second to none when it comes to hosting world stars:
- Coldplay (date to be confirmed, Napoli Summer Festival): if the world tour stops in the Campania capital, it will be one of the most anticipated events of the year.
- Dua Lipa (hypothetical summer date, Mostra d’Oltremare): international pop and a high-level scenic production.
- The National (Mostra d’Oltremare): alternative rock and indie-rock sounds for a mature and refined audience.
In addition to the most famous names, the global trends of the summer of 2025 see a return of retro sounds (soul, funk, and disco) and a strong presence of world music, with cross-cultural projects that unite different ethnicities and styles, perfect for a cosmopolitan audience like the Neapolitan one.
Practical tips for the concert summer
Organizing your live summer in Naples requires some precautions:
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Ticket purchase
- Pre-sale and official mailing lists (TicketOne, VivoConcerti, artist sites) guarantee early bird discounts.
- Local box office for events at the Teatro San Carlo and the Arena Flegrea, often with reduced commissions.
- Last minute on authorized platforms (Mailticket, Ticketbis), but watch out for increased prices.
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Transport and travel
- ANM (bus and metro) increases services on the evenings of big concerts: check the special schedules.
- Parking and ZTL: verify the center closures before accessing by car, especially for events in Piazza del Plebiscito.
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Comfort and safety
- In summer, temperatures can exceed 30 °C: bring a reusable water bottle and wear light clothing.
- Respect anti-crowding regulations and the instructions of the security staff for an experience without unforeseen events.
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Complete experience
- Before or after the concert, treat yourself to a gastronomic stop: Neapolitan pizza at Sorbillo or Da Michelle, a babà in via Toledo, or artisanal ice cream on the waterfront.
- Take advantage of the daytime hours to visit the UNESCO sites of the Historic Center and relax with a walk to Chiaia.
The summer of 2025 in Naples lights up with a calendar full of events: from big concerts in stadiums to free festivals, passing through international tours and experimental proposals. Whether you are a fan of rock, pop, trap, or world music, you will surely find the perfect event for you.
