Tony La Stella & the Goombas...

Popular local Italian-American tenor Tony La Stella will perform on the Moretti Mainstage this year with a special appearance by the "Goombettes." Look for them at a free concert and dance Saturday evening at 7 PM and again on Sunday afternoon. Learn all about Tony and his band at their website.

Fortissimo!...

Known for many years as "Seattle's Three Tenors," these singers have been show-stoppers at Festa for over 16 years now... Gino Lucchetti, Chai Ahrenius and Steve Wall are all brilliant operatic talents in their own right...together they are awesome! Always a standing ovation.

Gino Lucchetti & Nancy Grossi...

This Italianate tenor and lovely diva partner perform all of your favorite operatic arias with verve and emotion...both days on the Moretti Mainstage.

Vancouver B.C's leading Italian folkloric troupe, Famee Furlane has been a popular attraction at Festa Italiana for many years now. Their show on Sunday which includes a kids troupe is a must-see!

Very versatile ensemble whose repetoire includes some of the most best loved Italian songs. We appreciate their talent and dedication for all these years and hope to host their visits for years to come.

The Vancouver Italian Folk Chorus...

Returning to Festa year after year...this Canadian choral group never fails to impress audiences with their tight harmonies and classic repertoire.

Carter Family Marionettes...

The award-winning Carter Family Marionettes from the NW Puppet Center in Seattle, present their wonderful production of "The Knight & the Mermaid" twice each day in the popular Kids Courtyard.

Lenny Luzzi and Tom Falcone...always draw big crowds with their tunes and high-energy antics. Watch for them each day in the Wine & Beer Garden. Check out their web site...click here!

Consisting of Bonnie Birch, Nick Heiting & Paul Ostler will appear in both the Wine Garden and on the Moretti Mainstage accompanying Fortissimo! Hear musical samples and learn all about them at their website.

Geoff Wilke's "i Trubatori"...

This popular trio will be back in the Wine Garden both days this year...they always set the perfect mood for eating, drinking and singing along.

"The Tarantellas"...

Richard Sclafani and Pete Cicero are lifelong musicians who grew up in Italian-American families and neighborhoods. They met 30 years ago in Seattle and have been musical "paesans" ever since. Find out more about The Tarantellas.

The Primo Basso Band...

Led by the Rigatone's Lenny Luzzi, this three-piece combo will be playing this year at the "Taste of Italy" Fiday night...click here!

Seattle Mandolin Orchestra...

Returning to Festa year after year, this unique ensemble sets the tone each day by being the "opening act." Lovely to listen to--fun to watch.

Julie Cascioppo...

Julie Cascioppo, Seattle's "Divine Diva" has entertained audiences in Paris, Istanbul, Rio de Janiero, Bangkok, Hong Kong, London, Hamburg, Sicily, Brussels, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. When she's in Seattle, which is rare these days, she usually hold court at an intimate cabaret somewhere of the type that used to be called "smoky." Her appearances at Festa are a treat because she gets to play to to her Italian side and sing songs dating from her childhood.