Auditorium Parco della Musica, the Roma Summer Fest arrives. From John Legend to Ludovico Einaudi, more than 70 shows in two months

Ample space is also dedicated to international jazz, with absolute protagonists of the contemporary scene. On 29 June, Stefano Bollani leads the All Stars in an evening of improvisation, virtuosity and expressive freedom. On 5 July, guitar maestro Pat Metheny brings to the stage his innovative vision of jazz, capable of fusing technique and lyricism. On 15 July Diana Krall embodies elegance and vocal intensity, while on 18 July Jacob Collier, accompanied by the Naonis Orchestra, explores territories between jazz, pop and experimentation with a unique approach. On 20 July Marcus Miller combines technique and groove in another homage to Miles Davis 100 years after his birth, and on 25 July Gregory Porter conquers with his warm, deep voice.

Among the old and new protagonists of Italian music, on 15 June Niccolò Fabi opens with an intimate and narrative concert, spanning the best-loved songs from his repertoire. On 12 July Subsonica celebrate their journey by combining electronic and rock in an unmistakable style. On 26 July Alice pays tribute to Franco Battiato with an intense and refined project. On 30 July, Angelina Mango is the protagonist of a live performance arising from the Caramé project, between personal narrative and audience participation, while on 31 July Elio e le Storie Tese confirm their unique style, between musical virtuosity and surreal irony. On 29 August Tony Pitony proposes a desecrating project that plays with the codes of rock and comedy. On 3 September, Sal Da Vinci brings to the stage a live performance of popular repertoire and new bravos, while on 4 and 5 September Fiorella Mannoia presents Anime salve, a tribute to De André and Fossati. On 7 September, Levante presents her intensely written and identifiable music, and on 10 and 11 September, I Cani mark the return of one of the most influential voices of Italian indie.

Ludovico Einaudi

The programme is enriched with contemporary classical music, soundtracks and world music. From 19 to 22 June Ludovico Einaudi offers four immersive evenings between piano and minimalism, creating highly evocative soundscapes. On 27 June Mari Froes at the Casa del Jazz represents the new Brazilian scene with a delicate and contemporary voice, while in the cavea the two Argentine actresses Laura Esquivel and Brenda Asnicar will be the stars of the show Il mondo di Patty. On 1 July, Danny Elfman brings the famous soundtracks of Tim Burton's films to the stage, while on 4 July Ambrogio Sparagna continues to enhance the Italian folk tradition with the Orchestra Popolare Italiana. On 8 July, Goran Bregović sweeps the audience away with his orchestra and Balkan sounds, on 20 July Suzanne Vega presents her latest album Flying with Angels, on 23 July Serena Rossi presents SereNata, a musical journey linked to the Neapolitan tradition, on 26 July Patrick Watson returns between indie-pop sounds and cinematic suggestions at the Casa del Jazz, while on 28 July Noa, an intense voice that has collaborated with international artists, presents a project that blends pop, jazz and Middle Eastern sounds. On 2 September, the Hermanos Gutiérrez build cinematic atmospheres with their guitars, followed in the Sala Santa Cecilia on 4 September by Oscar winner and resident artist of the Fondazione Musica per Roma Nicola Piovani and on 11 September by Marisa Monte, an icon of Brazilian music.

Great attention is also paid to alternative, indie and electronic sounds. On 17 June, Kneecap bring a raw and identitarian hip hop, followed on 23 June by Marco Castello, who mixes irony, jazz and pop in a personal style. On 28 June, Mac DeMarco, a cult figure of international indie, proposes his unmistakable lo-fi sound, while on 30 June Devendra Banhart returns to Rome with his eclectic style mixing psychedelia, surreal lyrics and Latin influences. On 10 July Bresh and 19 July Frah Quintale represent the new trajectories of Italia pop between urban and melody. On 22 July, Two Door Cinema Club celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album Tourist History. On 28 July, La Niña return live with the Furèsta Ita Tour, interweaving tradition and experimentation, while on 29 July Capo Plaza confirm the strength of the rap scene. On 24 August, great expectations for Djo, the artist who combines music and cinematographic imagery. And again on 6 September Il Tre and 8 September Tony Boy, new voices on the Italian scene.

After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, the new edition of the Dissonanze Festival 'New Chapter' returns on 12 and 13 September, the start of a new chapter of pure sound experimentation, live performances and DJ sets spanning the global electronic music scene with a line-up that includes artists such as Björk (DJ set), Peggy Gou, Daphni, Donato Dozzy, Floating Points, Honey Dijon and many other names from the international electronic scene.

Alongside music, the festival offers a section of extra events that expands the cultural offer with shows and meetings. Among the guests are Maurizio Battista (18 June), Stefano Nazzi (24 June), the solidarity event Bread to Bread - Artists for Sant'Egidio with Elio Germano (25 June), Paolo Ruffini (30 June), Max Giusti (16 July), Massimo Recalcati (8 September), Pablo Trincia (14 September) and Vincenzo Salemme (15 September), the protagonists of appointments ranging from comedy, narration and contemporary reflection.

Alongside the Fondazione Musica per Roma are main sponsors Banca del Fucino and Enel, as well as Frecciarossa of Trenitalia (FS Group) as the official train of the event.