On May 6, 2026, Luciano Ligabue made history in Milan with La Prima Notte ,Music Opening Ceremony, becoming the first artist ever to perform live at the new Unipol Dome in Milano Santa Giulia.
The opening night was a sold-out event attended by 16,000 fans, officially marking the beginning of a new chapter for live entertainment in Milan. Ligabue took over the arena with a spectacular production featuring a 20-metre-wide stage, an 18-metre catwalk, 500 lighting fixtures and 520 sqm of LED screens.
The show celebrated more than three decades of Ligabue’s music, combining some of his most iconic songs with special performances and surprise guests. Giuliano Sangiorgi, Emma, Luca Carboni and Fiorella Mannoia joined him during the night, making the opening ceremony an even more memorable celebration of Italian music.
More than a concert, La Prima Notte represented a historic milestone: the first live music event inside a venue designed to become one of Italy and Europe’s new landmarks for major international entertainment.
