The Stars of the Sanremo Festival

For one evening, the golden age of Italian music comes to the heart of Budapest: on August 22, 2026, MVM Dome will host the spectacular concert show The Stars of the Sanremo Festival. The evening will celebrate the more than 70-year legacy of the legendary Italian song festival, featuring iconic hits, world-famous performers, film music and spectacular stage productions.

The Sanremo Music Festival has been one of the most important events in Italian popular music for decades. Throughout its history, countless songs and artists have emerged from the festival and gone on to become internationally famous. The concert at MVM Dome will bring this unique musical heritage back to life, offering an evening that combines nostalgic memories with a modern and spectacular concert experience.

The main act: Ricchi e Poveri

One of the biggest highlights of the evening will be Ricchi e Poveri, one of the most iconic acts in the history of the Sanremo Festival. This legendary Italian group is celebrating a very special anniversary this year: 60 years in the music industry, and they will celebrate this milestone together with the Budapest audience at MVM Dome.

The group has become internationally famous with hits that have defined generations. Songs such as Mamma Maria and their other timeless classics are sure to be familiar to the audience, and the evening will likely turn into one big sing-along.

Ricchi e Poveri already proved their popularity in Budapest last year, when their sold-out concert was met with tremendous enthusiasm from the Hungarian audience. This time, they return to an even larger venue with an even more spectacular show.

Andrea Morricone – The legacy of Ennio Morricone

As a special opening act, Andrea Morricone will take the stage. The internationally renowned composer and son of Ennio Morricone will conduct a selection of his father’s legendary film scores.

Ennio Morricone’s music has influenced generations and is associated with some of the most significant films in cinema history. Andrea Morricone’s performance will therefore be not only a unique musical experience but also a tribute to his father’s extraordinary legacy.

After the film music segment, the focus will gradually shift towards Italian popular music and the unmistakable atmosphere of Sanremo.

Adriano Celentano in Budapest – The Maurizio Schweizer Show

One of the evening’s most spectacular performances will be Celentano! – The Tribute Show, in which Maurizio Schweizer pays tribute to another legend of Italian popular music, Adriano Celentano.

Schweizer bears a striking resemblance to the Italian star and also recreates Celentano’s distinctive character through his voice and stage presence. The performance pays tribute to one of the most charismatic figures in Italian music and is expected to be one of the evening’s major show highlights.

Erox Martini – Hungarian and Italian culture on one stage

The creator, host and producer of the evening is Erox Martini, an Italian-born composer and singer who has lived in Hungary for decades.

For Martini, the concert is more than simply a musical event: it is also a cultural meeting point. Having long served as a bridge between Hungarian and Italian culture, he will perform his own songs during the evening, adding another dimension to the Sanremo hits and Italian musical tradition.

Live orchestra and spectacular show

The full-length production will feature the Cinema Studio Orchestra, whose live accompaniment will make the performance even richer and more immersive.

The organizers promise much more than a traditional concert: the evening will bring together music, film, visual spectacle and the Italian way of life. Alongside Sanremo classics, the programme will include film music, tribute performances and large-scale stage productions.

The Stars of the Sanremo Festival is therefore much more than an ordinary concert: it is an evening celebrating decades of Italian popular music, legendary performers, iconic film scores and the unmistakable Mediterranean spirit, all brought together in Budapest.

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Venue: MVM Dome, Budapest
Ticket prices: from  18,940 HUF

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