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In September 2026, «Gaeta Città dei Festival» brings music and widespread performances across the weekends. The program indicates a general timeframe of 18:00–23:00; individual events have their own specific times and locations. Check the event details before heading out.
The program is promoted by the Città di Gaeta with the Ministero della Cultura, Regione Lazio, ASP Istituti Riuniti del Lazio, and ATCL, together with Scuderie MArteLive and Spaghetti Unplugged. Four different festivals, three major headliners — Noemi, Carl Brave, and Valerio Lundini — and four weekends, each one unique.
The schedule, weekend by weekend
5–6 September — Frammenti MArteLive (past weekend)
The first weekend on the program, 5–6 September, was dedicated to Frammenti MArteLive: music, theatre, dance, and widespread visual arts. This section preserves the reference to the past event.
12-13 September — Buskers Festival, Carl Brave, and Valerio Lundini
The richest weekend. The Gaeta Buskers Festival brings jugglers, acrobats, circus arts, and music to the streets; and for the Spaghetti Unplugged Summer Party, two live shows take the stage: on Saturday 12 Carl Brave, the Roman singer-songwriter and producer who grew up on the stages of Spaghetti Unplugged; on Sunday 13 Valerio Lundini & I Vazzanikki, the surreal concert by the most unpredictable comedian and musician of his generation.
19-20 September — the double weekend
Frammenti MArteLive and Gaeta Buskers Festival together on the same weekend. The organizers publish individual locations and schedules in the Buskers program and in the MArteLive program.
And on Saturday 19 at 21:30, the weekend features its headline highlight: Noemi in concert at Molo Santa Maria, by the sea facing the old town. Free admission, just like the rest of the festival program.
26-27 September — SU:Ggestiva
The finale with SU:Ggestiva, “pure music for extraordinary places”: concerts at Montagna Spaccata, Grotta del Turco, Bastione La Favorita, Cappella d’Oro, and Santissima Annunziata, featuring Bruno Bavota, Bryan Senti, Laura Masotto, and Camera. Free of charge, with reservation where required. And during the same weekend, on Viale Battaglione degli Alpini, there is also the third stop of «Le Strade del Gusto e dell’Inclusione»: music in stunning settings and local flavours in the city centre.
Practical information
- When: weekends of September 2026 — 5–6 (past), 12–13, 19–20, and 26–27.
- Time: general announced timeframe 18:00–23:00; check the actual time for each show.
- Where: multiple locations across the city; the Buskers route takes place along Via Indipendenza. Check the specific venue for concerts.
- Admission: announced as free; check access requirements and venue capacity for each individual event.
Allow extra time to park and walk to your chosen venue. Check the guide to parking and the ZTL (restricted traffic zone) and follow current road signs as well as any event-related restrictions. For public transport, ask Enea how to get around by bus and make sure to check the return schedule with the operator. For dinner, compare menus, service hours, and availability in the guide on where to eat in Gaeta.
Frequently asked questions
How much do the Gaeta Città dei Festival events cost?
The festival lineup is announced with free admission. Check the details for each individual event for access conditions and venue capacity.
When is Carl Brave performing in Gaeta?
The announced date is Saturday, September 12, 2026, for the Spaghetti Unplugged Summer Party. The evening begins at 18:30, but the time Carl Brave takes the stage has not been announced: the festival’s 18:00–23:00 time slot does not determine it.
What about Valerio Lundini?
Sunday, September 13, 2026, with his band, I Vazzanikki, also for the Spaghetti Unplugged Summer Party.
Where do the events take place?
The festival is spread across multiple locations. Check the location or stage in the event details and on the organizers’ maps: the street artists’ route does not coincide with the venue of every concert.
Is booking required?
Free admission alone does not specify booking procedures and does not guarantee entry. Check the instructions for each individual event and keep capacity limits in mind.
Planning an evening out? Ask Enea to find details, contacts, and getting-around information. Confirm any last-minute changes with the organizers.
The event lineup is just one part of your stay: for beaches, sightseeing, and practical planning, check out what to do in Gaeta in September.
