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Concertone del Primo Maggio 2025 Kicks Off in Rome’s Restored Piazza San Giovanni

Italy’s iconic May Day event features over 40 artists and a focus on worker safety under the theme 'Uniti per un lavoro sicuro.'

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Overview

  • The 36th edition of the Concertone del Primo Maggio began at 13:30 in Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, following its return from Circo Massimo after €15 million in renovations.
  • The event, organized by CGIL, CISL, UIL, and iCompany, highlights workplace safety and labor rights under the slogan 'Uniti per un lavoro sicuro.'
  • Over 40 artists, including Achille Lauro, Elodie, Giorgia, and Leo Gassmann, are performing alongside emerging talent from the 1MNEXT contest.
  • The marathon of music runs over 10 hours, with live broadcasts on Rai 3, Rai Radio2, and streaming platforms RaiPlay and Rainews.
  • Presenters Noemi, Ermal Meta, BigMama, and Vincenzo Schettini lead the event, blending performances with social commentary and tributes to labor solidarity.