Zucchero to perform solo concerts at Circus Maxius for first time.

Italian singer-songwriter and musician Zucchero 'Sugar' Fornaciari is to perform two concerts at the Circus Maximus in Rome on 23 and 24 June as part of a tour of Italy.

"It will be the first time that Zucchero will perform, with his own show, in this very special place in our city" - Rome's councillor for major events, sports, tourism and fashion Alessandro Onorato stated - "It is the right recognition for a great international artist, who for years has filled arenas and sports halls in Italy and around the world".

Zucchero, 69, will kick off the summer 2025 programme of concerts at the Circus Maximus with his Overdose d'Amore tour which will also include dates in Ancona, Bari, Turin and Padua.

ROMA HABEMUS DATE!
23 e 24 giugno
Overdose D’Amore al CIRCO MASSIMO

“Sono veramente felice, ci tenevo tantissimo.”Zucchero

Biglietti disponibili dalle 16 di lunedì 13 gennaio.@officialFandP @RadioItalia @Frecciarossa_IT #OverdoseDAmoreWorldTour #ZuccheroLive pic.twitter.com/v3NpvkhyES

— Zucchero Fornaciari (@ZuccheroSugar) January 10, 2025

Credited as the "father of Italian blues", Zucchero has sold more than 60 million records over his four-decade career and is best known internationally for songs including Diamante; Il Volo/My Love and the hit 1990 duet Senza una donna (Without a Woman) with Paul Young.

In recent years the Circus Maximus has hosted live shows by Bruce Springsteen, Guns N' Roses, David Gilmour and, controversially, Travis Scott whose rowdy fans sparked earthquake fears at the ancient Roman site.

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