Al via Beats of Pompeii

The third edition of B.O.P. – Beats of Pompeii kicks off on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the festival that turns the Amphitheater of the Pompeii Archaeological Park into an extraordinary stage, where music, history and art merge in an unparalleled union. The event, promoted by the Ministry of Culture, the Pompeii Archaeological Park, the Municipality of Pompei and the Campania Region, continues to establish itself as a cultural landmark and a powerful international tourism driver. Opening the Festival on Wednesday, June 24, will be a concert by Of Monsters And Men. The acclaimed Icelandic art-rock band, currently on a world tour, will make its first-ever exclusive stop in southern Italy, performing their latest work "All Is Love and Pain in …" live. An unmissable event for indie-folk fans, bringing Nordic sounds to the ancient Pompeii arena. The following day, Thursday, June 25, the festival features an event of extraordinary artistic and social value: the concert-event "È Mio Padre – Morricone Dirige Morricone". A moving journey through the immortal music of the great Maestro Ennio Morricone, conducted from the podium by his son Andrea Morricone leading the Orchestra Filarmonica del Teatro Comunale di Modena, alongside the narrating voice of his other son, Marco Morricone. The show, featuring over 100 musicians between orchestra and choir, will retrace the Maestro's unforgettable soundtracks from a unique, personal perspective, alternating faithful performances of the original scores with stories and anecdotes. Accompanying the orchestra will be the Coro da Camera Ricercare Ensemble, soprano Vittoriana De Amicis, baritone Alessio Quaresima Escobar and pianist Cecilia Grillo. "È Mio Padre" is not only a tribute to one of the greatest musical geniuses of the 20th century, but also an initiative with a strong social commitment. Proceeds from the concert will be donated entirely to Fondazione Città della Speranza Ente Filantropico to support research into pediatric oncohematological diseases and rare diseases. As pointed out by the Director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the event represents a perfect blend of culture, scientific research and archaeology. The third edition of B.O.P. – Beats of Pompeii 2026 promises to be packed with events, with a lineup ranging from rock to singer-songwriter pop, from classical music to jazz, hosting names such as Beat, Riccardo Cocciante, Pat Metheny, Opeth, Coez, Vinicio Capossela, Tropico, Riccardo Muti, Marcus Miller, Charlie Puth, Marillion, wrapping up on July 27 with Savatage. Not just shows: the program includes archaeological tours, tastings and visits to the ancient vineyards. The permanent exhibition dedicated to the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius and the plaster casts of its victims, recently unveiled in the Palestra Grande of the excavations, will also be open every evening. Artistic direction is by Giuseppe Gomez, with organization by Blackstar Entertainment and Fast Forward. Media partner Radio2.

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