In September 2026, «Gaeta Città dei Festival» brings music and street performances across the weekends. The program indicates a general time frame of 18:00–23:00; individual events have their own specific times and locations. Check the event details before heading out.
The festival program is promoted by the Città di Gaeta with the Ministero della Cultura, Regione Lazio, ASP Istituti Riuniti del Lazio, and ATCL, alongside Scuderie MArteLive and Spaghetti Unplugged. Four different event series, three major headliners — Noemi, Carl Brave, and Valerio Lundini — and four weekends, each one unique.
The program, weekend by weekend
5–6 September — Frammenti MArteLive (past weekend)
The first scheduled weekend, 5–6 September, was dedicated to Frammenti MArteLive: music, theatre, dance, and visual arts across the town. This section keeps the reference to the past event.
12-13 September — Buskers Festival, Carl Brave, and Valerio Lundini
The most eventful weekend. The Gaeta Buskers Festival brings jugglers, acrobats, circus acts, and music to the streets; and for the Spaghetti Unplugged Summer Party, two live shows arrive: on Saturday 12 Carl Brave, the Roman singer-songwriter and producer who grew up on Spaghetti Unplugged stages; 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 in the same weekend. The organisers will publish the individual locations and schedules in the Buskers programme and in the MArteLive programme.
And on Saturday 19 at 21:30, the weekend features its highlight: Noemi in concert at Molo Santa Maria, on the waterfront facing the old town. Free admission, just like the rest of the programme.
26-27 September — SU:Ggestiva
Closing with SU:Ggestiva, «pure music for extraordinary places»: live performances designed for listening, in dialogue with the most beautiful corners of the town. 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 the centre and local flavours just steps away.
Practical information
- When: weekends in September 2026 — 5–6 (past), 12–13, 19–20, and 26–27.
- Time: general announced hours 18:00–23:00; check the actual schedule for each performance.
- Where: multiple locations across town; the Buskers route runs along Via Indipendenza. For concerts, check the specific venue.
- Admission: announced as free; check access terms and capacity for individual events.
Allow enough time to park and walk to your chosen venue. Check the guide to parking and the ZTL (restricted traffic zone) and follow the current signage and any event-related restrictions. For public transport, ask Enea how to get around by bus and verify the return trip with the operator as well. For dinner, compare menus, service hours, and availability in the guide on where to eat in Gaeta.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Gaeta Città dei Festival events cost?
The festival events are announced as free admission. Check each event’s details for access conditions and available capacity.
When is Carl Brave playing in Gaeta?
The announced date is Saturday 12 September 2026, for the Spaghetti Unplugged Summer Party. The evening begins at 18:30, but the exact time Carl Brave takes the stage has not been announced: the festival’s general 18:00–23:00 time frame does not specify 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.
Do you need to book?
Free admission alone does not specify booking procedures and does not guarantee entry. Check the instructions for each individual event and keep venue capacity limits in mind.
Planning an evening out? Ask Enea to find event details, contacts, and travel information. Please confirm any last-minute changes with the organizers.
The lineup is just one part of your stay: for the sea, sightseeing, and practical planning, check out what to do in Gaeta in September.
