Venue: Velarium spiaggia GIT| Lungomare Nazario Sauro
Website: https://www.gradoit.it/
Following the success of the first edition, Grado Green Live returns to Grado – the festival that combines music, youth participation and environmental awareness in one of the most picturesque locations on the ‘Island of the Sun’.
The event is scheduled for 19 and 20 August 2026 and will take place between the Velarium at GIT Beach and the spectacular Nazario Sauro Dam, transforming Grado’s seafront into a space for socialising, music and reflection on the future of sustainable events.
Organised by The Groove Factory, Consorzio Grado Turismo, Grado Town Council and Grado Impianti Turistici, the event is designed specifically for the younger generation, with the aim of demonstrating how entertainment, culture and respect for the environment can coexist and reinforce one another.
When music meets sustainability
Grado Green Live stems from a desire to tackle an increasingly topical issue: how to organise events and concerts whilst reducing their environmental impact.
Alongside live music, the festival offers sessions dedicated to exploring sustainability within the events sector, featuring professionals, industry operators and organisations that are developing new solutions to make shows and events increasingly environmentally responsible.
Past editions have featured a wealth of innovative and engaging initiatives, capable of transforming the audience into active champions of sustainability, demonstrating how even small gestures can help bring about tangible change.
One of the event’s distinctive features is the Green Live Contest, an opportunity for emerging artists wishing to perform in front of an audience and engage with industry professionals. The contest is one of the festival’s most eagerly anticipated events and underlines the organisers’ commitment to supporting young creativity and offering new opportunities to musicians and performers.
Benji & Fede to headline the 2026 edition
The highlight of the event will be the free concert by Benji & Fede, scheduled for 20 August on the Nazario Sauro Dam.
The famous Italian pop duo will bring one of the summer’s most eagerly awaited events to Grado, in a unique location overlooking the Adriatic Sea. An evening open to all, designed to involve residents and visitors alike in a major event centred on music and community spirit.
2026 Programme
Wednesday 19 August
Velarium – GIT Beach
Conference dedicated to sustainability and the organisation of eco-sustainable events
Meetings and in-depth discussions with industry professionals and experts
Green Live Contest for emerging artists
Thursday 20 August
Nazario Sauro Dam
Free concert by Benji & Fede
Festival closing event
Detailed timings and the full programme will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event.
Grado Green Live represents a new concept in festivals: an event that speaks to young people through music, promotes responsible behaviour and showcases one of the most picturesque settings on the Upper Adriatic. An opportunity to have fun, meet up and reflect together on the future, with the sea at Grado as a backdrop.