Five stages, five worlds of sound

Head to the outdoor VERROCCHI STAGE located in La Piazza, where live concerts, community performances and official ceremonies fill both days. Watch homegrown talent take the spotlight in the Student Talent Show, then settle in for the headline acts under the open sky.

The Italian Jazz Club explores the creative dialogue between Italian and international jazz. Bringing together artists from Australia, Italy, and beyond, the series celebrates jazz: a tradition shaped by exchange, curiosity, and collaboration. Each concert offers a rare opportunity to experience this musical conversation in an intimate setting with limited seating.

Grab a cold Birra Moretti and unwind in the open-air Beer Garden, where musicians and buskers keep the live music rolling. It's the relaxed social heart of the festival, with giant outdoor games to gather around and plenty of room to kick back between sets.

The future of Italian culture takes centre stage. Enjoy the Student Talent Show and Piccole Voci Geniali, where talented secondary students and primary school choirs celebrate music, language and community.

The choral event Piccole Voci Geniali and Students Talent Show are presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy of Melbourne for Victoria and Tasmania and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy as part of the global celebration of the Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo (Week of the Italian Language in the World).