105 Summer Festival 2026 — Open-Air Music in Venice on 5 June
In a nutshell: On Friday, 5 June 2026, the 105 Summer Festival begins its Italy tour in Venice — an open-air concert in the Parco San Giuliano (Mestre, mainland), free admission with online reservation. The organiser is Radio 105 together with the city of Venice and VeLa. Top acts of the Italian pop, rap and dance scene perform at the festival. Anyone who was there in 2025 knows: a full park, a great atmosphere, a long queue at the entrance — arriving early is a must.
Where it takes place — Parco San Giuliano
At 700,000 m², the Parco San Giuliano is the largest green space in the Venice city region — on the mainland between Mestre and Marghera, right on the edge of the lagoon with a panoramic view of the island city. Concerts take place on a large open-air stage; picnics are not allowed, but there are numerous food trucks and drinks stands inside the park.
Admission and registration
- Admission: free.
- Reservation required: via the official festival website (registration for 2026 opens from 28 May, with priority for Venice residents until 31 May).
- Doors: from 6:00pm.
- Start: 8:30pm.
- End: around 1:00am.
- Age limit: from 14 unaccompanied, younger children accompanied by an adult.
Getting to the Parco San Giuliano
- By car: A57 Tangenziale Venezia, exit “Mestre Castellana”, then follow the signposted festival car parks. Fee approx. €8–10, advance booking recommended.
- By train: Venezia Mestre → city bus line 32 or tram T1 → stop “San Giuliano”. Plus a free festival shuttle from Mestre station with a festival ticket.
- From the island of Venice: bus 2 or 4 from Piazzale Roma to Mestre, then tram T1. About 30 minutes in total.
A tip for visitors
The 105 Summer Festival is one of the few major events in the Venice region that can be experienced free of charge without paying a premium in advance. If you are holidaying in the region around early June (e.g. Cavallino, Jesolo, Caorle) and fancy some Italian pop-culture atmosphere, the date is worth noting. Reserve in good time, though — places sell out quickly every season.
Who performs — 2026 line-up
Radio 105 has confirmed the line-up for the 2026 Venice opening leg: Angie, Baby K, Carl Brave, Charlotte Cardin, Clara, Cristiano Malgioglio, Ditonellapiaga, Enrico Nigiotti, Fabio Rovazzi, Federica Abbate, Levante, Mara Sattei, MV Killa, Nayt, Petit, Rhove, Sangiovanni, Sarah Toscano and Vidaloca. Ylenia and Daniele Battaglia host the evening, with Linda Pani out among the crowd. The show is also broadcast live — Radio 105 (FM), Radio 105 TV and the 105.net app.