Another year rich in concerts is on the horizon in Pompeii. As always, in 2026, the Roman Amphitheater of Pompeii, one of the oldest examples of an arena still standing today, will be transformed into a unique and evocative stage.
After the great success of 2024 and 2025, the most famous and visited amphitheater in the world is preparing to welcome numerous events by the greatest national and international artists in 2026.
The list is provisional for the moment but will gradually be enriched with the participation of other world-renowned artists. (So don’t miss out on the latest updates: subscribe to our newsletter to receive all the news about the events scheduled for 2026 in advance). Here are the first artists announced, exclusively:
- Opeth, July 10, 2026
- Claudio Baglioni, July 20-21
- Marcus Miller July 22
- Marillion, July 25-26
- Savatage, July 27
2026 Opeth Concert, Pompeii Amphitheater
In a still provisional list, this year’s spectacular concerts at the Amphitheater of Pompeii in 2026 will be kicked off by Opeth, the legendary Swedish progressive metal band led by Mikael Åkerfeldt.
The band, formed in 1990, has graced stages around the world with hit songs such as “Deliverance,” “Ghost of Perdition,” “The Drapery Falls,” “Bleak,” and “Burden.”
This year, for the first time, they will perform on July 10, 2026, at 9:00 p.m., in the most iconic venue of Italian culture.
Tickets are available on Ticketone and Vivaticket.
Claudio Baglioni in concert in Pompeii on July 20 and 21
On July 20 and 21, 2026, at 9:00 p.m., the amphitheater in Pompeii will welcome one of the greatest artists in Italian music, Claudio Baglioni. With his summer grand tour “La Vita è adesso” (Life is now), he will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album of the same name, the best-selling album in Italy.
A sensational tour that will be celebrated on two dates in one of the most magical places in history.
Tickets are available on the Ticketone website.
Marcus Miller, July 21, 2026
Marcus Miller, American bassist, composer, and record producer, considered one of the masters of funk, will perform in concert at the amphitheater in Pompeii on July 21, with the project “We Want Miles.”
He will be accompanied by some exceptional fellow musicians, including Mike Stern on guitar, Bill Evans on saxophone, and Mino Cinelu on percussion. The band will be completed by three young talents who already play with Marcus Miller: Russell Gunn on trumpet, Brett Williams on keyboards, and Anwar Marshall on drums.
Tickets are available on Ticketone.
Marillion, Amphitheater of Pompeii
The British progressive rock band will return to Italy, specifically to Pompeii’s grand amphitheater, for a major show on July 25 and 26, starting at 9:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased on the Ticketone website.
Savatage in concert in Pompeii
Savatage, the legendary progressive metal band, will return to Europe in the summer of 2026 with their highly anticipated “Prelude To Madness Tour.” One of the highlights of their grand tour will be the Amphitheatre of Pompeii on July 27.
The band will perform a spectacular show, accompanied live by a 27-piece orchestra, an arrangement that promises to make the show unique and unforgettable.
Don’t miss it! Tickets are available on Ticketone and Vivaticket.
