Return theRDS Summer Festival 2026: four free stops in as many Italian cities, from 14 June to 4 July, and two first television evenings in July on TV8 And Sky One for the audience at home. In this article you will find the dates, the cities, the complete cast stage by stage, the hosts and all the useful information to participate.
The 2026 edition follows the success of 2025, when more than 60 artists took turns on the stages for over 100,000 total attendances, all evenings sold out with free access via the app RDS 100% Great Hits.
Access remains open and free this year too, always by registering in the app released in a renewed version in the first week of June.
RDS Summer Festival 2026: dates and cities
The four stages ofRDS Summer Festival 2026 I am:
- June 14th – GenoaVictory Square (debut)
- June 20th – RiminiPiazzale Federico Fellini
- June 27 – MonopoliesPiazza Vittorio Emanuele II
- July 4th – IglesiasMonteponi Stadium (debut in a stadium)
In Rimini, the event on June 20th will be anticipated on June 19th by a special evening RDS Party dance music themed, in conjunction with the Pink Night of the Romagna Riviera.
RDS Summer Festival Genoa, 14 June: cast and artists
The first stage of the 2026 festival marks the debut of Genoa in Victory Square. On stage the artists:
- Cate Lumina
- Toe in the sore
- Eddie Brock
- Gaia
- Gard
- Kamrad
- Marie Antoinette And Colombre
- Michele Bravi
- Nicolò Filippucci
- Nuclear Tactical Penguins
- Plasma
RDS Summer Festival Rimini, 20 June: cast and artists
The stage of Rimini in Piazzale Federico Fellini is one of the most consolidated events on the calendar. On stage:
- Angie
- Achille Lauro
- Clara
- Delia
- Frah Quintal
- Francesco Renga
- Malika Ayane
- Lumiero
- Samurai Jay
- Sangiovanni
- Serena Brancale
- The Kolors
RDS Summer Festival Monopoli, 27 June: cast and artists
On stage Monopolies in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, a stage that intercepts the summer public of the Apulian coast:
- Benji & Faith
- Emma
- J-Ax
- Levant
- Lorenzo Salvetti
- Maninni
- Mara Sattei
- Midas
- Naomi
- Raf
- Seltsam
- Sissi
RDS Summer Festival Iglesias, 4 July: cast and artists
For the first time in its history, the festival arrives in a stadium: theRDS Summer Festival closes the loopMonteponi Stadium Of Iglesias. The cast:
- Cioffi
- Chiello
- Ermal Meta
- Fred De Palma
- Luk3
- Merk & Kremont
- Nico Santos
- Mr. Rain
- Sarah Toscano
- Thomas Paradise
- Trigno
The overall festival line-up could receive further additions in the coming weeks.
The hosts of the RDS Summer Festival 2026
The speakers will present the evenings of the festival RDS and of RDSNEXTthe network's social web radio designed for Gen Z and created with creators who are among the most followed on social media.
On stage as hosts:
- Genoa – Roberta Lanfranchi And Filippo Ferraro
- Rimini – Anna Pettinelli And Leo Di Bello
- Monopolies – Petra Loreggian And Leo Di Bello
- Iglesias – Rossella Brescia And Filippo Ferraro
Next to them, the speakers of RDSNEXT: Gaia Garavaglia And Samu Mara in Genoa and Monopoli, Samara Tramontana And Lisa Luchetta in Rimini and Iglesias.
RDS Summer Festival 2026 on TV: 11 and 18 July on TV8 and Sky Uno
Also this year theRDS Summer Festival arrives in prime time on TV8 And Sky One with two television appointments that will bring together the best of the four summer stages:
- Saturday 11 July – early evening, TV8 And Sky One
- Saturday 18 July – early evening, TV8 And Sky One
A choice that consolidates the dual nature of the festival: a live event with free entry in the four cities and a television product that also allows the public at home to follow the network's summer of music.
How to participate for free in the RDS Summer Festival 2026: the app
Access to all four stages of theRDS Summer Festival 2026 It's free and clear, but registration is required via the RDS appreleased in a completely renewed version in the first week of June and available for download on all digital stores.
Once downloaded and activated, the app also allows you to enjoy experiences in the partner brand villages, purchase gadgets and receive dedicated content. The strengthening of the proprietary platform marks a stage in the journey of RDS 100% Great Hits as Entertainment Tech Company.
The words of Massimiliano Montefusco, CEO of RDS
Commenting on the 2026 edition is Massimiliano MontefuscoCEO of RDS:
“The success of the RDS Summer Festival continues to surprise us and grow year after year and is confirmed as one of the most anticipated events of the Italian summer for all music lovers. I thank the cities of Rimini and Monopoli, who confirm their participation again this year, and I am happy to welcome the new stages of Genoa and Iglesias, which will see the RDS Summer Festival debut in a stadium.”
