Overview
- The 2025 Concertone del Primo Maggio began at 13:30 in Rome's Piazza San Giovanni and will run until midnight, with over 50 performances by prominent Italian artists.
- Leo Gassmann performed 'Bella Ciao' at 15:15, emphasizing its message of freedom and resistance, marking a poignant moment in the event's lineup.
- The concert is hosted by BigMama, Ermal Meta, and Noemi, with live broadcasts starting at 15:15 on Rai 3, Rai Radio2, RaiPlay, and Rai Italia.
- This year's theme, 'Uniti per un lavoro sicuro' (United for Safe Work), highlights labor rights and workplace safety, a key focus of the trade unions organizing the event.
- The renovated Piazza San Giovanni, upgraded with €15 million in improvements, has drawn thousands of attendees, with organizers expecting up to 500,000 participants.