Entertainment

Don't miss out on the entertainment Ferragosto has to offer below! There is something for everyone to enjoy across our FerraVarietá, FerraComunitá and FerraCucina stages.

Get ready for a full day of music, comedy and big Italian-Australian energy at FerraVarietà!

Event Partner Co.As.It. has helped bring three crowd favourites to this year's festival: beloved entertainer Arturo Toscani with his timeless Neapolitan songs, award-winning comedian James Liotta with his hilarious take on Italian family life, and powerhouse Adelaide vocalist Claudia Migliaccio, who has captivated audiences with her powerful vocals on The Voice and represented Australia on the international stage.

The program also features the community spirit of Coro D'Abruzzo, the sounds of West Memphis, the glamour of Viva La Diva, plus impressive performances from Gaetano Bonfante and crowd favourites The Italian Stallions.

10:00AMOfficial opening
10:40AMCoro D'Abruzzo
11:10AMArturo Toscani
12:10AMWest Memphis
12:50PMViva La Diva
1:40PMJames Liotta
2:30PMClaudia Migliaccio
3:20PMGaetano Bonfante
4:10PMThe Italian Stallions

Stage times subject to change.

10:10AMCanada Bay Community Choir
10:45AMBelinda's Art of Dance
11:10AMSydney Guitar School Ensemble
11:40AMDancing Hearts
12:10AMRosebank College Ensemble
12:40PMAbbotsford Public School Rock Band
1:10PMPepe and the Secret Sauce
1:40PMDorothy Cowie School of Dancing
2:10PMThe Italian Bilingual School Choir
2:40PMNastic Gymnastics
3:10PMSydney Voice Studio
3:40PMSandra Malone Dancers
4:10PMAbbotsford Public School Rock Band

Stage times subject to change.

Proudly Presented by Navarra Venues.

11:00AMThe Craft of Welcome — Bella Benvenuto
12:00PMThe Craft of the First Bite — Convivio Canapés
1:00PMThe Craft of Tradition — Anna Simon & Chef Lorenzo
2:00PMThe Craft of Simplicity — Lorenzo's Octopus Carpaccio
3:00PMThe Craft of the Perfect Pasta — Navarra & Calabria
4:00PMThe Craft of the Last Bite — Sweet Sicily

Stage times subject to change.

Be sure to stop by the much-loved FerraCucina, bringing big flavours and Italian flair to its brand new home in the St Alban’s Church Grounds.

Reimagined for this year’s festival, FerraCucina will serve up a fresh new format and experience, with a series of live cooking sessions programmed by Navarra Venues throughout the day. Watch the culinary stage come to life with delicious dishes, interactive demonstrations and plenty of opportunities to taste along the way.

With a live DJ setting the soundtrack, FerraCucina will be buzzing all day – the perfect place to soak up the flavours, sounds and spirit of Ferragosto.

Chef Lorenzo Nava

Chef Lorenzo Nava
Navarra Venues Executive Head Chef Lorenzo Nava will lead the charge, bringing his signature Euro-inspired cuisine to the FerraCucina stage. Expect Italian excellence, cooking secrets and masterclass moments delivered with plenty of energy.

Anna Simon

Anna Simon
Anna Simon will bring heart, heritage and family traditions to the FerraCucina stage. Drawing on her Calabrese roots, Anna is passionate about preserving Italian family recipes and sharing the stories that come with them.