Ancona that shines: the Epiphany festival, homage to Raffaella Carrà and grand finale with the Tony Esposito concert

Ancona that shines: the Epiphany festival, homage to Raffaella Carrà and grand finale with the Tony Esposito concert

After the success recorded in recent days with the various events, characterized by the large influx of public and after the appreciation recorded by the New Year's Eve in Piazza Cavour, where thousands of Ancona residents and visitors gathered to greet 2024, the grand finale arrives for “Ancona that shines” with next weekend's events.

The next appointment is on January 6th in Piazza Roma where, from 16.30pm, the event dedicated to the little ones is scheduled with the arrival of the Befana.

For the day of the Epiphany, the show returns to the stage in the heart of the city, with a show dedicated to the little ones, with magic and juggling. Presented by Maurizio Socci, the show will see the presence of the Befana who will entertain children with jokes and sweets. The Grilli Choir will follow with the concert “Christmas time pop”. In case of bad weather the show will be cancelled

Appointment with the Befana also in the villages, where, from 15.30 am to 19.30 pm Also on January 6th the historic bus will arrive with the old lady on board and will tour the hamlets. The stages will be in Varano, Massignano, Candia and Sappanico in order.

Sweets, entertainment and games for all children.

Always on January 6th at 21.15pm on stage at the Mole Vanvitelliana, for Popsophia the tribute to Raffaella Carrà. The musical philosophical festival directed by Lucrezia Ercoli and arriving with a preview in Ancona in collaboration with the municipal administration, will pay homage to the historic figure of Italian TV who has become a symbol of a cultural revolution that touched art on January 6th at 21,15 pm and average. The Poposophia philoshow created together with the lively band Factory will propose Carrà's successes, from Tuca tuca” to “Rumore”, from “Let's start making love”, to “Fiesta” and the inevitable “Happy Birthday”. Reservation is not necessary, free entry while places last.

Grand finale on January 7th when in Piazza Roma, at 18.30 pm, there will be a concert by Tony Esposito. The artist, whose music is inspired by sounds coming from many countries around the world, mixed with tribal rhythms and melodies typical of Neapolitan music, boasts prestigious collaborations, both in the field of Neapolitan metropolitan blues and funky jazz: Pino Daniele, James Senese, Tullio De Piscopo, Roberto Vecchioni, Alan Sorrenti, Francesco Guccini, Edoardo and Eugenio Bennato and international musicians including Don Cherry, Billy Cobham, Gilberto Gil, etc. The talented percussionist, known to most for the success of his very successful “Kalimba de luna” from 1984, He has 16 studio albums, soundtracks and numerous hit singles to his credit. Her engaging and enthralling rhythms will involve the public in a whirlwind of emotions to bid farewell to the holiday season with dignity.