Sam Fender christens Italy’s latest arena
Sam Fender has become the first international artist to headline Italy’s newest arena.
The British hitmaker graced the 5,000-cap ChorusLife Arena in Bergamo on 13 March – his only Italian tour date this year. Tickets for the show sold out two months in advance.
The venue, which has upcoming concerts with artists including Patti Smith and Italian singer-songwriter Loredana Bertè, is supported by Legends and ASM Global and is said to offer “best-in-class facilities, cutting-edge acoustics and a selection of premium hospitality areas”.
“ChorusLife Arena is a game changer for Italy’s live entertainment scene”
“ChorusLife Arena is a game changer for Italy’s live entertainment scene,” says Joe Rizzello, VP and general manager of ASM Global Italy. “We’re thrilled to welcome fans to this world-class venue, starting with what was a simply unforgettable night featuring the incredible Sam Fender. 2025 is already looking like a huge year for the ChorusLife Arena, with close to 100 events already booked – a true record for Italian arenas of this size.”
The arena is part of the ChorusLife district project, an urban redevelopment initiative aimed at blending entertainment, technology and community spaces. CAA-represented Fender recently extended his 2025 UK summer tour with the addition of three new dates.
The first of the new shows will be held in Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park on 16 August, before he takes to the Royal Highland Showgrounds in Edinburgh the following week 22 August as part of the Scottish capital’s Summer Sessions series. On 28 August, Fender will headline the VITAL Festival at Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast.
The shows will follow the 30-year old’s previously announced European and US tours through the spring, plus three sold-out stadium gigs at Newcastle’s St. James Park (12-15 June) and London Stadium (6 June). He will also appear at Radio 1’s Big Weekend festival in Sefton Park, Liverpool, on 24 May.
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