Alabama Shakes, one of the most acclaimed bands of the last decade, will take to the stage, returning to Italy after more than a decade of absence. opening act is Matt Berninger, singer and frontman of The National, who will perform a special set in which he will present his new solo project Get Sunk live.
Lucca Summer Festival announces the first major concert of the 2026 edition in Piazza Napoleone. On Tuesday, July 7th, Alabama Shakes, one of the most acclaimed bands of the last decade, will take the stage. They return to Italy after a ten-year absence. Before them, Matt Berninger, vocalist and frontman of The National, will perform a special set showcasing his new solo project, Get Sunk. This will be their only Italian date. After an eight-year hiatus, Alabama Shakes are back on stage with a world tour that follows their grand return announced for 2025. This tour marks the reunion of Brittany Howard, Heath Fogg, and Zac Cockrell, ready to bring audiences new music and all the energy that has made them one of the iconic bands of the American scene. With their albums Boys & Girls and Sound & Color, the Athens, Alabama, band has redefined the boundaries of contemporary rock by fusing soul, blues, and psychedelia in an unmistakable style, winning over audiences and critics worldwide. Winners of four Grammy Awards, Alabama Shakes have been celebrated by Rolling Stone and The New York Times.