«Omaggio al Maestro», a Franco Battiato tribute at Teatro Ghione, Wednesday, January 20, 2027

In short. On Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 8:30 p.m., Teatro Ghione, at via delle Fornaci 37 in Rome, hosts «Omaggio al Maestro», a tribute concert to Franco Battiato.

Illustrazione ad acquerello di una sala da concerto con pianoforte a coda, leggii per archi e pubblico di spalle

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On Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 8:30 p.m., Teatro Ghione, at via delle Fornaci 37 in Rome, hosts «Omaggio al Maestro», a tribute concert to Franco Battiato. Tickets cost from €25 to €33 depending on the section and are bought online or at the theater's box office.

Omaggio al Maestro: watercolor illustration of a concert hall with a grand piano, music stands and audience seen from behind — AI-generated illustration: not a photograph of Teatro Ghione or of the event.

Updated November 9, 2026.

The event

«Omaggio al Maestro» goes through some of Franco Battiato's best-known songs, with the singer-songwriter's melodies and poetic lyrics in an intimate setting. The program includes «La cura» and «Centro di gravità permanente». The evening runs 120 minutes.

Eight musicians are on stage: Vincenzo Iacopino on vocals, Ines Melpa on backing vocals, Dario Principia on piano, Giorgia Macellari on violin, Emanuele Parlati on keyboards, Adriano Piccioni on guitars, Gabriele Cipollini on bass and Francesco Calogiuri on drums.

Where it takes place: Teatro Ghione

Teatro Ghione is at via delle Fornaci 37, close to the Vatican. It was founded and run by the actress Ileana Ghione until her death on December 3, 2005, and it has 500 seats. The box office can be reached at 06 6372294. The same month, the theater also hosts «La vedova allegra» and «Brotti» by Manuela Zero.

Practical information

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2027
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Teatro Ghione, via delle Fornaci 37, 00165 Rome
Running time: 120 minutes
Tickets: orchestra premium €33, orchestra €28, central gallery €28, side gallery €25; online or at the box office
Getting there: use the ATAC route planner

Frequently asked questions about Omaggio al Maestro

What kind of show is it?

It is a tribute concert to Franco Battiato, with a band of eight musicians and a repertoire that includes «La cura» and «Centro di gravità permanente».