Recovery Festival 2025

Two squares, seven evenings, one energy: live entertainment is returning to enliven the city, in Piazza Anco Marzio in Ostia and Piazza San Giovanni Bosco. With music, theatre and comedy, the Recovery Festival 2025 celebrates the rebirth of the square as a place for meeting, art and sharing with “Roma, il grande spettacolo! Natale in piazza tra cultura, musica e risate”.

In addition to music and cabaret, there will also be space for culture and historical dissemination: before the shows, archaeological experts are expected on stage to talk about the restoration and redevelopment of monuments, including those that are less well known but no less important, financed thanks to the Caput Mundi project funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU. The lessons will be accompanied by specially made videos.

From 5 to 8 December PIAZZA ANCO MARZIO – OSTIA

Friday 5 December – Laughter and Roman Spirit

5:00 pm Meeting with archaeologist Dalila Maria – video screenings and talk
5:30 p.m. Francesca Reggiani – biting satire and feminine irony
6:30 p.m. Orchestraccia sings Califano – rock tribute to the “Maestro Califfo”

Saturday, 6 December – Comedy and Swing

5:00 p.m. Meeting with archaeologist Dalila Maria – video screenings and talk
5:30 p.m. Dado – sharp and topical comedy
6:30 p.m. Sergio Caputo – the unmistakable elegance of the “Italian Saturday”

Sunday, 7 December – Show & Soul

5:00 p.m. Meeting with archaeologist Dalila Maria – video screenings and talk
5:30 p.m. Alessandro Di Carlo – energy and improvisation with a Roman twist
6:30 p.m. Giuliano Palma – soul, rhythm and great hits

Monday, 8 December – Energia anni '70 (Energy of the '70s)

5:00 p.m. Meeting with archaeologist Dalila Maria – video screenings and talks
5:30 p.m. Chiara Becchimanzi – theatre and female irony
6:30 p.m. Riccardo Fogli – the great classics of Italian music

From 12 to 14 December PIAZZA SAN GIOVANNI BOSCO

Friday, 12 December – Voices and Laughter by Authors

5:00 p.m. Meeting with the archaeologist – video screenings and talks
5:30 p.m. Francesca Reggiani – irony and current affairs
6:30 p.m. Neri per Caso – vocal harmonies and timeless sounds

Saturday, 13 December – Emotions in Music

5:00 p.m. Meeting with the archaeologist – video screenings and talks
5:30 p.m. Alessandro Di Carlo – overwhelming comedy
6:30 p.m. Michele Zarrillo – the melody and poetry of Italian song

Sunday, 14 December – Closing with the Heart

5:00 p.m. Meeting with the archaeologist – video screenings and talks
5:30 p.m. Fabrizio Nardi (Pablo) – irony and genuine charm
6:30 p.m. G. Di Lella Big Orchestra – “70s The Dance Era”: a musical journey through the golden age of disco music

The Recovery Festival is promoted by the Assessorato ai Grandi Eventi, Sport, Turismo e Moda di Roma Capitale (Department of Major Events, Sport, Tourism and Fashion of Rome Capital), organised by The Base in collaboration with Zètema Progetto Cultura.