Ultimo’s concert: a record-breaking stage and 34 towers, each 33 metres high

Vivo Concerti, which produces and organises the event, has taken steps to ensure the best possible conditions by creating welcoming and comfortable spaces: for the first time at events of this kind, a dedicated area has been set up featuring a large covered marquee, private toilet facilities, a dedicated bar area and a specific security presence; in agreement with the police headquarters, the gates will even open earlier than usual, during the night of today, 4 July. The event site covers over 150,000 square metres, fully equipped to accommodate the stage, the audience, entry and exit routes, medical facilities, security checkpoints, catering areas and all necessary infrastructure.

Inside, there are 46 catering outlets, 48 food trucks, over a kilometre of stalls dedicated to serving food and drink, and 170 mobile stallholders. 600 free water dispensers connected to 20 water tanks allow the public to fill their bottles and flasks throughout the day, whilst 2,000 portable toilets are distributed across the concert area and access routes, as well as misting stations and dedicated facilities to keep spectators cool.

Purchases at refreshment points can only be made using cashless payment methods, to reduce queuing times and ensure a smoother experience at the venue. Any remaining credit can be claimed via the dedicated app after the event.

The construction of the city of Ultimo required over 120 kilometres of electrical cables and the use of more than 500 articulated lorries to transport the delay structures, stage, grandstands and platforms, as well as all the materials and equipment. The management of visitor flows is supported by around 40 kilometres of barriers and an extensive network of signage and walkways, designed down to the smallest detail.

Given that this is an exceptional event in terms of its scale, attendance and organisational impact, in consultation with the University of Rome Tor Vergata, the City of Rome, the Prefecture, the Police Headquarters and the Local Police of Rome have, on an exceptional basis, adopted extraordinary measures to ensure the smooth running of the event and the maximum safety of the public and all staff involved, particularly in view of the high temperatures forecast.

As an exception, given the scale of the event, participants will be permitted to bring certain personal items – amongst the most frequently requested – into the Event Area. Each participant may bring a small bottle of water with a cap (maximum 0.5 litres) or a plastic, Tritan or silicone water bottle (maximum 0.5 litres), containing water only, as well as pre-packaged mineral supplements, light, easily transportable food (such as sandwiches, toast, fruit, dried fruit and energy bars), power banks, earphones, pocket umbrellas without a tip, breast pumps, portable fans, sun creams and sun sticks (provided they are not in spray form), thermal blankets, beach towels and bags, bum bags, clutch bags or rucksacks with a capacity of less than 10 litres and dimensions not exceeding 30 × 22 cm. People with food intolerances or certified medical conditions will also be permitted to bring in the necessary food, subject to presentation of the relevant medical certificate at the entry checkpoints.

With a view to facilitating the flow of traffic into and out of all car parks, geolocation and indexing have been implemented, featuring individual names and pedestrian routes designed to take account of the various road closures, available on the Google and Waze apps. Furthermore, via QR codes, which are present in all car parks and transit areas, users can access the ‘save return route’ function, which allows them to retrace the same route upon exit to return to their point of origin. This is facilitated by a sharing system, with the option to forward a link to their contacts so they can locate one another.

All information regarding traffic, parking, access routes and how to get to the concert venue and attend the concert is constantly being updated and is available on the event’s official channels.

Please note that, for the first time, metro lines A, B and C will remain in service throughout the night following the concert, with free shuttle buses running from Anagnina station to the event venue (and additional ride-sharing options) for both the outward and return journeys. This marks a significant first for Rome’s public transport system, made possible thanks to the cooperation of ATAC and the financial contribution from the organisers.