Concert: hosted by Arisa, Big Mama and Spollon. From Litfiba to Ditonellapiaga: the artists performing on May Day

Preparations are in full swing in Piazza San Giovanni in Rome for the May Day Concertone, promoted by Cgil, Cisl and Uil and broadcast live on Rai. Making their hosting debut are Arisa and Pierpaolo Spollon, joined by BigMama, now on her third turn on stage.

Around 50 artists will take part, between the main line-up and the afternoon opening slot. A varied bill, designed to offer an up-to-date snapshot of Italian music. "Every year is like making wine or oil: the result depends on the vintage," notes artistic director Massimo Bonelli, also highlighting the technical specifics of the stage, entirely live.

Below is the full list of artists:

• Angelica Bove
• Bambole Di Pezza
• Birthh
• Casadilego
• Chiello
• Dardust with Davide Rossi
• Delia
• Ditonellapiaga
• Dolcenera
• Dutch Nazari
• Eddie Brock
• Emma
• Emma Nolde
• Ermal Meta
• Frah Quintale
• Frankly
• Francesca Michielin
• Fulminacci
• Geolier
• I Ministri
• Irama
• La Niña
• Lea Gavino
• Levante
• Litfiba
• Madame
• Maria Antonietta e Colombre
• Mobrici
• Niccolò Fabi
• Nico Arezzo
• Okgiorgio
• Orchestra Popolare La Notte Della Taranta
• Paolo Belli
• Pinguini Tattici Nucleari
• Primogenito
• Riccardo Cocciante
• Rob
• Rocco Hunt
• Roshelle
• Santamarea
• Sayf
• Senza Cri
• Serena Brancale
• Silvia Salemi
• Sissi

The slogan for the 2026 edition is “Decent work: bargaining, new protections and new rights for an Italy changing in the age of artificial intelligence.” Rai will guarantee coverage on Rai 3, Radio 2, RaiPlay and Rainews.

“We're experiencing a technological acceleration that has enormous impacts,” explains CEO Giampaolo Rossi, reiterating the centrality of the labor theme. On stage, music and speeches will alternate, keeping a balance between entertainment and substance. “Music will do most of the talking, and we'll just have to be the jesters of this court,” Arisa sums up.

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