XIX Adriatic Mediterranean Festival - Ancona, 25-30 August 2025
The XIX edition of the Adriatic Mediterranean Festival took place in Ancona from August 25 to 30, 2025, once again bringing to the city a rich programme of concerts, performances, seminars, and cultural encounters. This year’s focus was dedicated to North Macedonia, the country holding the Chairmanship of the Adriatic Ionian Initiative and of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) since June 1, 2025.
Among the many events, special attention was given to the talk with Boban Pesov, illustrator, YouTuber and author, who presented his first graphic novel C’era una volta l’Est, in dialogue with journalist and Limes scientific advisor Marco Ansaldo. On the music stage, the internationally renowned Džambo Aguševi Orchestra, led by the “funky tiger” Džambo Agušev – the most acclaimed trumpet player of the Balkans – performed the exclusive national premiere of The Beat of Brass-Heart at the Roman Amphitheatre.
As in previous years, the Festival highlighted the strong partnership with the Adriatic Ionian Initiative, whose Permanent Secretariat is based in Ancona, and paid tribute to its 25 years of commitment to fostering regional cooperation across the Adriatic-Ionian area.
You can download the full programme in PDF.
For more information, please visit the official Festival website.