Name: Firenze Rocks 2025 is ready to roll with Guns N' Roses, Korn, and Green Day!
Start: 2025-12-12T00:00:00+0000
End: 2025-06-15T00:00:00+0000
Location: Visarno Arena

The hottest rock festival in Florence

Many people love visiting Florence in the summer not only because of the beautiful art, vibrant colors of the sunsets, and unique architecture, but also to enjoy the live music. This year, thousands of rock enthusiasts will gather at the Visarno Arena for the annual “Firenze Rocks” festival. You don’t want to miss out on this!

Kicking off the festival on Thursday, June 12, will be Guns N’ Roses, returning to Italy after their show at Rome’s Circus Maximus on July 8, 2023, and their unforgettable performance at Firenze Rocks in the summer of 2018.

Opening the day are Falling in Reverse, the band led by Ronnie Radke that has captivated a global audience with its blend of metal, hip-hop, and infectious melodies; Rival Sons, the Grammy-nominated California rock band known for their album Feral Roots (2019), which has helped revive contemporary rock ‘n’ roll; Dirty Honey, one of the most promising new names in global rock; and The Warning.

Friday, June 13, will feature Korn, headlining with a concert that spans over 30 years of their career. Since the ’90s, Korn has redefined metal music with their dark, experimental sound and lyrics exploring themes like protest, pain, loneliness, and redemption.

Sharing the stage on the second day will be Public Enemy, pioneers in addressing crucial issues such as racism, police violence, poverty, and social injustice through their music; Enter Shikari, known for their signature blend of post-hardcore, electronica, punk, and experimental rock; Soft Play, a constantly evolving band that stays true to their spirit of musical experimentation; Atwood, an up-and-coming group with rock and indie influences; and LOccasione, a Tuscan band mixing folk, rock, and singer-songwriter traditions.

Closing the festival on Sunday, June 15, will be Green Day, one of the most influential bands in modern music. The numbers speak for themselves: over 75 million albums sold and 10 billion streams, along with the massive success of their latest release Saviors, which dropped in January 2024.

Opening for Green Day will be Weezer, the American rock band born in Los Angeles in 1992. With over 35 million albums sold worldwide and major awards including Grammys and MTV VMAs, their catalogue includes hits like “Buddy Holly”, “Island in the Sun”, and “Beverly Hills”.

Also performing will be Shame, hailed as one of the leading voices of the post-punk revival; Bad Nerves, a high-energy speed punk band; Punkcake, standout stars from the latest edition of X-Factor; and Revue, a Tuscan band that blends alternative rock, shoegaze, and indie pop.

Background

The first festival was organized in 2017 and hosted both local and international artists. The idea behind the festival was to celebrate rock music and spend quality time with friends and loved ones outdoors. As years went by it became very popular among Italian residents and visitors from abroad. In total, the festival attracted around 660,000 fans from around the world, hosting artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, and even Ed Sheeran.

Get tickets

The online tickets for the festival are available on Ticketone.it, and Vivaticket.it. Make sure to book your tickets early as the resale price is expected to rise.

Physical tickets will also be available at the ticket office located in Piazzale delle Cascine, as well as, all authorized Box Office Toscana points closer to the date of the event.

The venue

The Visarno Arena with a seating capacity over 7,000 is one of the biggest festival and concert venues in Italy. In addition, the standing capacity of the arena reaches 11,000 attendees. Apart from the concert hall, the arena also hosts Firenze Rocks Village with vendors and fun activities to enjoy while listening to the concert.

Located next to the hippodrome around two kilometers away from Santa Maria Novella station ,the venue is easily accessible by any public transportation, by car and even by bicycle.

The recommended bicycle route from Florence Santa Maria Novella station takes around 15 minutes and follows the path from Piazza Goldoni to Lungarno Vespucci. You can also take Line 2 of the tramway, directly from the station and get off at the San Donato (Universita). Another way is to take Line 1 of the tramway and get off at the Cascine (Carlo Monni) stop located near the Visarno Arena. Both routes require a short 5 min walk. If you wish to travel by bus, the Ataf 17 line towards the Cascine will get you to the arena in 15 minutes if you are traveling from the center. Cost of the ticket for bus/tram: €1.50

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