Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Ravello—where music meets the horizon. You will remember a Ravello Music Trip, with breathtaking views over the Tyrrhenian Sea during the day and a spectacular concert in a beautiful setting. Ravello is famous for delicious meals accompanied by local wines and ending with a limoncello (liquor made from lemons).
Perched high on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, the picturesque town of Ravello feels like the very top of the world. Surrounded by lush lemon orchards and the infinite azure of the Mediterranean Sea, it remains one of the brightest jewels of the Italian coastline.
From 4 July to 5 September 2026, the 74th edition of the Ravello Festival returns to the iconic Belvedere of Villa Rufolo, promising an unforgettable summer of music set against the most beautiful panorama in the world. Spanning 22 spectacular events, this year’s program offers a rich tapestry of opera, symphonic masterpieces, early baroque, and jazz.
From the historic milestones of Monteverdi to the epic drama of Wagner, performed by world-class orchestras and exceptional conductors, the festival harmonizes sublime music with the natural beauty of the coast. Leave the winding roads behind, savor a glass of wine in the town square, and immerse yourself in a breathtaking experience where legendary performances meet the warm glow of the setting sun.
Experience a moment where time seems to stand still. As the first rays of sun emerge from behind the mountains of the Amalfi Coast and the orchestra on Villa Rufolo’s spectacular Belvedere stage breaks the silence of the night, music becomes a spiritual journey.
The “Concerto all’alba” (Sunrise Concert) is the undisputed highlight of the Ravello Festival. Set on a stage that appears to float weightlessly above the azure Mediterranean Sea, the natural scenery and world-class symphonic music merge into a breathtaking harmony.
Plan your Ravello music trip well in advance, especially for the summer months with the Ravello Music Festival and Sunrise Concert on August 11th on the stage of the Belvedere of the Villa Rufolo.
An orchestral masterpiece at twilight: Join Maestro Daniele Gatti and the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra at Ravello's Villa Rufolo. Featuring Wagner and Beethoven’s "Eroica", this promises to be a breathtaking, multisensory concert experience high above the Amalfi Coast.
Baroque meets rock avant-garde at twilight: Acclaimed cellist Giovanni Sollima and Il Pomo d’Oro present the captivating "Zappa & Zappa" program at the 74th Ravello Festival. A bold, genre-defying concert experience high above the Amalfi Coast.
The birth of opera at twilight: Experience Claudio Monteverdi's masterpiece L’Orfeo in concert version, conducted by early music pioneer Jordi Savall. Featuring Le Concert des Nations and La Capella Reial de Catalunya, this is a spectacular baroque highlight on the Belvedere of Villa Rufolo.
Virtuoso masterpieces at twilight: The Bucharest National Opera Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Jinga, joins forces with star violinist Alexandru Tomescu for a night of musical brilliance. Featuring Enescu, Paganini's breathtaking "La Campanella," and Tchaikovsky's iconic Swan Lake Suite, this is a must-attend event high above the Amalfi Coast.
A poetic journey from shadows into light: The world-class Ensemble Pygmalion, conducted by Raphaël Pichon, and stellar baritone Stéphane Degout perform a unique concert on 17 July. Combining a haunting Schubert collage with Brahms' epic Symphony No. 1, this promises to be a deeply moving evening at Villa Rufolo.
Piano in motion: Renowned piano virtuoso Jan Lisiecki brings his mesmerizing solo program “World of Dance” to the Belvedere of Villa Rufolo on 19 July. Spanning the elegance of Chopin's waltzes to the fiery passion of Piazzolla's tangos, this promises to be a legendary, unforgettable recital high above the Amalfi Coast.
A grand symphonic feast at twilight: The Rai National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Emmanuel Tjeknavorian ignite the stage on 24 July. Featuring the fiery rhythms of Khachaturian's Gayaneh and Mussorgsky's monumental Pictures at an Exhibition, this is an unforgettable evening of high-energy orchestral mastery at Villa Rufolo.
Wagner's epic masterpiece at twilight: Experience "Götterdämmerung" (Prologue & Act I) in a historic performance on period instruments. Conducted by Kent Nagano, the Dresden Festival Orchestra and Concerto Köln bring the monumental power of the Ring to the Belvedere of Villa Rufolo on 31 July.
Intimate jazz magic under the stars: Experience the acclaimed Catalan trumpeter and singer Andrea Motis and her trio at the 74th Ravello Festival on 6 August. With a sophisticated blend of swing, bossa nova, and her beautifully soft vocals, this promises to be an unforgettable summer night high above the Amalfi Coast.
The future of jazz meets a legendary master: Join celebrated pianist Rita Marcotulli and her exceptional young ensemble on 7 August at the 74th Ravello Festival. With the visionary crossover project "Under 29 but me", prepare for an unforgettable night of modern jazz, subtle electronics, and poetic storytelling at Villa Rufolo.
A jazz giant honors the master: Experience "Omaggio a Miles", an exclusive Ravello Festival production, on 8 August at Villa Rufolo. Led by legendary saxophonist Rick Margitza—who recorded and toured with Miles Davis himself—and featuring an all-star lineup with Jeff Ballard and Dario Deidda, this promises to be an electric night of world-class jazz under the stars.
This amazing dawn concert on 11 August 2026 is wonderful. The sun rises over the rocky hills and the sea, accompanied by live music from the orchestra.
Late-romantic grandeur at twilight: On 6 August at 7:30 PM, the George Enescu Philharmonic, conducted by Robert Treviño, performs at the 74th Ravello Festival. Featuring Enescu's vibrant Rhapsody and Rachmaninoff's lush, emotional Symphony No. 2, this promises to be a spectacular symphonic experience above the Mediterranean.
Wagner's return to "Klingsor's Magic Garden": Join the world-renowned Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra and master conductor Philippe Jordan at Villa Rufolo on 29 August. Featuring Wagner's spiritual Parsifal Prelude and Bruckner's epic Symphony No. 4 ("Romantic"), this promises to be a legendary sunset concert above the Amalfi Coast.
Choral-symphonic majesty at twilight: Join the legendary Sir John Eliot Gardiner and his groundbreaking new ensemble, The Constellation Choir and Orchestra, on 30 August. Featuring Brahms’ moving Schicksalslied and Mendelssohn’s epic Symphony-Cantata "Lobgesang", this promises to be a deeply moving and transcendent sunset concert above the Amalfi Coast.
The grand finale of the 74th Ravello Festival on 5 September: Join the world-renowned Freiburger Barockorchester, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, and stellar violinist Isabelle Faust at Villa Rufolo. Featuring an all-Schumann program on period instruments, this promises to be a legendary sunset concert above the Amalfi Coast.
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