Ye is set to perform in Italy, marking his first European concert since 2014.
The highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, one of Europe’s largest open-air venues purpose-built for major concerts and festivals. Organizers are touting it as the most significant show of Kanye West’s career.
The RCF Arena boasts a capacity of up to 103,000 attendees. Fans can purchase early bird tickets starting Monday, December 22, at 10 AM CET through Ticketmaster.
Ye’s return to Italy coincides with his role as the headliner for the inaugural Hellwatt Festival, which will span three weekends from July 4 to July 18 at the same venue.
Official details of the festival are expected to be unveiled between late January and early February 2026. Promoters have described Hellwatt as an innovative, immersive experience featuring elaborate cinematic production, aiming to elevate Reggio Emilia and Italy’s live music scene as a focal point on the global stage.
This announcement follows nearly two years of speculation and delays surrounding the live debut of “Vultures”, Ye’s collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, which had topped the Billboard 200 chart.
While a full-scale concert never materialized, fans were treated to listening parties for the album in February 2024 at the Unipol Forum in Milan and the Unipol Arena in Bologna.
The Hellwatt Festival will also feature collaboration with Zamna Festival, the globally renowned event series originating from Tulum, Mexico. Widely celebrated within the electronic music sphere, Zamna will partner with RCF Arena’s events, hosting all pre- and after-parties during the festival weekends.
