Celebration of Italian Culture at Joseph-Beuys Bank in Dusseldorf
The vibrant city of Düsseldorf is set to host the D'Italia Festival 2025, a three-day extravaganza of music, dance, culinary delights, and Italian joie de vivre. The festival, taking place at the Joseph Beuys Ufer from June 13th to 15th, 2025, will be free for admission all days.
The festival's organiser, Lidia Di Raimondo, emphasises the popularity of Italian food, wine, and culture. Visitors can expect Italian table decorations and vehicles integrated into the festival, promising an authentic Italian atmosphere.
The festival will kick off in Palermo, Italy, with artist Walter Maria Padao creating the first part of his new art project at Villa Tasca. The work will be completed in Düsseldorf in September and showcased at the third edition of the festival, which focuses on theater and education.
The lineup for the festival is impressive, featuring around 30 artists. Highlights include the poetic indie-folk duo Sleepwalkers feat. Daniel Del Valle (vocals) and Jacopo Cavoli (trumpet), who will present their Mediterranean sounds. Italian entertainer Giovanni Costello and his trio will perform a mix of Italian pop and jazz.
Zambosuperpizza, a band from Verona, will play a mix of ska and reggae elements instrumentally. Melissa Kross will enchant with her mix of soul, pop, and classic Italian repertoire. DJ Maru from Solingen-Ohligs will bring Mediterranean beats and international vibes to the festival.
Roncalli's Apollo Varieté will present an exclusive show act, while Haribow from the Apollo Varieté enchanted the audience with their exceptional skill in rope jumping on Saturday. Elena Martino will interpret the ancient rhythmic dance Pizzica from Apulia and offer a workshop. Her dance school invited guests to join in and learn the lively dance La Pizzica.
Italian classic cars like the legendary Fiat 500 and the admired Alfa Romeo Giulia will be displayed by Antonio Pacifico, owner of Autohaus Franz.
Moderator Pina Panettone will present the artists throughout the festival. For more information, visit www.festivalditalia.de.
In addition, visitors can win exclusive VIP tickets for Ludovico Einaudi's concert on June 22nd at the PSD Dome Düsseldorf.
Düsseldorf's connection to Italy predates this, dating back to the time of Anna Maria Luisa de' Medici. The festival continues on Sunday from 12 pm to 8 pm, with a detailed stage program and highlights. For the most accurate and up-to-date event information, check official event websites, local Düsseldorf cultural calendars, or social media pages dedicated to Italian cultural events in Düsseldorf.
Festival-goers can immerse themselves in the authentic Italian lifestyle by attending workshops on traditional Italian dances such as La Pizzica or learning from Italian food and table decorations showcased during the D'Italia Festival 2025. Anticipate the display of classic Italian cars like the Fiat 500 and Alfa Romeo Giulia at the event, adding a touch of home-and-garden charm to the vibrant festival atmosphere.
