Set in Northwest Resiliencity Park, the Italian Summer Fest offers an outdoor immersive experience, where the most authentic flavors of Italian cuisine meet high-level live music performances.
During the course of four exclusive evenings during the Labor Day weekend, guests will be able to embark on a journey into the Italian gastronomic tradition, accompanied by the engaging performances of the God Lo Want Band, training composed of 14 musicians. Their repertoire, refined but energetic, combines great Italian music classics with more contemporary sounds, creating an elegant and dragging atmosphere.
Each evening is built around a symbol dish, chosen to tell the variety and authenticity of Apulian regional cuisine. From the artisan ingredients to the convivivial atmosphere, every detail is designed to recreate the essence of Italian hospitality.
More than just an event, the Italian Summer Fest is an experience for all senses, in which music, flavors and settings meet to celebrate the Italian lifestyle in its most authentic and refined form.
Entrance to the concert is free. Dinner tickets can be purchased here.
4–7 September | Hoboken Northwest Resiliencity Park
Four evenings of outdoor concerts in the amphitheatre of the new Northwest Resiliencity Park in Hoboken. During the Labor Day weekend, live music and Italian cuisine will meet in a great festival dedicated to culture, taste and conviviality.
At the heart of the event there will be the Big Band “Dio Lo Want”, an ensemble of 14 elements that proposes a high energy musical journey through Italy. From great classics to medleys to sing together, the show returns the passion, energy and joy of Italian music, involving the audience in singing and dancing.
Every evening will be accompanied by a representative dish of the rich Italian gastronomic tradition, for a path of flavors “from the heel of Italy to the heart of the Country”.
The event wants to recreate the atmosphere of Dolce Vita, putting together music, food and conviviality in an Italian immersive experience.
The Italian Summer Fest will also be an anticipation of the participation of God Lo Want Band at the famous Hoboken Italian Festival, which this year will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Feast of Our Lady of Martyrs in the United States.
The festival will be held in Pier A from 10 to 13 September, continuing the celebrations dedicated to tradition, faith and the Italian community.
Every evening will be animated by Italian successes, great classics and moments of public engagement, accompanied by the energy of God Lo Wants Band. The goal is to create a festive and welcoming atmosphere in which the public also becomes part of the show.
Below is the musical and gastronomic program of the four evenings.
SERATA 1 – 4 September
MUSIC: The great night of tradition An exciting journey through some of the most famous, elegant and timeless melodies of Italian music.
CIBO
Appetizers and finger food:
Quadretti di focaccia barese
Pettole pugliesi
Spiedini con nodini di mozzarella fresca di Andria, pomodorini e basilico
Cono di scagliozze baresi
First course: Earrings with rape and burrata peaks
The meal includes a glass of wine, red or white.
SERATA 2 – 5 September: Pop & Rock d’Autore
MUSICAEnergy, rhythm and great pop-rock successes that have made singing and dancing entire generations.
CIBO
Appetizers and finger food:
Crostini di pane di Altamura con alici marinate di Molfetta
Arancini di riso
Frittelle di zucchine e menta
Bruschette con pomodorini, rucola e olio extravergine d’oliva
First course: Slices in the manner of grandmother, with meatballs of bread and pecorino
SERATA 3 – 6 September
MUSIC: The great songwriters and sounds of SouthPoetry, passion and Mediterranean atmospheres through the masterpieces of the great Italian songwriters.
CIBO
Appetizers and finger food:
Quadretti di calzone alla molfettese con pesce
Mini friselle con pomodorini, tonno e cipollotto o cipolla rossa
Bicchierino con gamberi e sedano
Spiedino con formaggio Primo Sale, cetriolo, basilico e pomodorini
First course: Horses with mussels and beans
SERATA 4 – 7 September
MUSIC: The American dream – Italy and the United StatesA grand finale between swing, irony, energy and immersive rhythms that put in dialogue the two worlds.
CIBO
Appetizers and finger food:
Panzerotti con pomodoro, mozzarella e capperi
Crocchette di patate
Crostini con pomodori secchi sott’olio e olive
Frittelle di melanzane
First course: Rice, potatoes and mussels
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