Waiting to know the release order of the Radio Italia Live lineupthe appointment with the big concert in Milan is set for tomorrow, Friday 15 May 2026, at 8.40 pm. The largest free live music event in Italy returns Cathedral Squareorganized by Radio Italy in collaboration with the Municipality of Milanwith a cast that brings together twelve names in Italian music.
This year the event doubles: after the Milanese stage, the caravan will move to the Foro Italico in Palermo on 28 June. On both occasions, the artists will perform strictly live, accompanied by Radio Italia Live Orchestra directed by the Master Bruno Santori. The preview of the show will be entrusted to Luke Wardwho will read the singers' presentation sheets, while the theme song will be performed live by Saturninus.
The singers in the lineup at Radio Italia Live in Milan
The line-up for the evening of May 15th in Piazza Duomo includes twelve main artists, plus a special guest for the space dedicated to new trends. All singers will perform their best-known hits and latest radio releases.
Here is the complete cast in alphabetical order:
- Alpha
- Annalisa
- Arisa
- Bresh
- Gigi D'Alessio
- Elisa
- Emma
- Georgie
- J-Ax
- Naomi
- Thomas Paradise
- The Kolors
For the “Radio Italia Trend x Spotify” space, he will perform on stage Sayf. The official release order of the singers will be communicated close to the event and we will update this article with the definitive lineup of the evening.
14.6 million spectators in 2025: the numbers of the event
The Total Audience of the 2025 edition reached 14.6 million individuals exposed across the square, TV, radio, streaming and social media, with 125 million impressions on the broadcaster's digital channels. Numbers that confirm Radio Italia Live – The Concert as the first major free show to inaugurate the summer live season in Italy. “This year too, a very high level cast which, as always, will perform completely live thanks to the work and arrangements of Maestro Bruno Santori and the Radio Italia Live Orchestra: which makes the event unique”he declared Mario Volantipublisher and president of Radio Italy. Among the novelties of this edition, the collaboration with Spotify as Official Streaming Partner, with the performance of Sayf in the “Radio Italia Trend x Spotify” space available in video on the platform.
The hosts and how to follow the concert on TV and streaming
The hosting of the evening will be a choral team effort that will involve the historical voices of the broadcaster. They will take turns on stage Giuditta Arecco, Daniela Cappelletti, Marco Falivelli, Francesca Leto, Mauro Marino, Enzo Miccio, Paoletta and Emiliano Picardi. Backstage connections will be maintained by Ilaria Cappelluti And Francesco Cataldowhile the pre-show will be hosted by Laura Giane and Edoardo Prelle. There is also space for social media with the creator Cecilia Cantaranohost of the “Impossible Choices” format.
The event will be broadcast live simultaneously, starting at 8.40pm, on various channels. It will be broadcast on television Radio Italia TVup Sky Onestreaming on NOW and clear on TV8. It will also be possible to follow him on the radio on Radio Italia only Italian musicstreaming on the broadcaster's website and YouTube channel, as well as on the official apps and via Amazon Echo smart speakers.
Radio Italia Live Milan: access, timetables and transport
The entrance to Radio Italia Live – The Concert in Cathedral Square It is free, with mandatory accreditation while places last. The access gates will open at 4:00 pm.
The expected entrances are from Via Mercanti, via Mengoni, Vittorio Emanuele Gallery And Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The gates of via Turin And via Orefici they will only be usable on exit.
A dedicated area will be set up for people with disabilities High Churchyard of the Cathedralaccessible with a companion while places last. The dedicated entrance will be from Via dell'Arcivescovadoopening at 7pm.
As regards transport, the ATM strike scheduled for Friday 15 May will be limited to the morning period, from 8.45am to 3pm. After 3pm the service will be guaranteed.
The lines M1, M3 And M4 they will operate extended hours until late at night. The station Cathedral will close from 3.30pm for safety reasons: the recommended alternatives are Cordusio, San Babila, Montenapoleone And Misses.
How to participate: accreditations and free tickets
The entrance to Radio Italia Live – The Concert in Piazza Duomo it remains completely free, but for reasons of safety and capacity of the square accreditation is mandatory. Reservations will open on the site TicketOne starting from 12:00 on April 27th, while places last (maximum two accreditations per person).
The organization warns against any attempt to sell or duplicate passes, reiterating the free nature of the event.
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