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  • Julie Anna Gulenko

    Julie Anna Gulenko is praised for her graceful soprano voice and sensitive musical interpretations. The northeast Ohio native is an alumna of Oberlin Conservatory, where she studied with Marlene Rosen and performed in several Oberlin Opera Theater productions. The young artist has sung in master classes with Serbian mezzo-soprano Milena Citic and Venezuelan soprano Ines […]

  • Vanessa Racci

    Vanessa Racci is a jazz and cabaret singer of Italian American descent with a passion for retro jazz and music made famous by italian Americans. She has produced an album and currently performs several shows that celebrate American jazz composers, Italian American music and their contributions to jazz and pop in the US.  She will […]

  • The Hip Replacements

    The Hip Replacements are comprised of seven veteran and talented musicians that have been playing around Columbus for many years. James ‘JT’ Toland fronts the band with his amazingly strong vocals. The horn section is Bob Larson on trumpet and Steve Powell on sax, both who have long played in the big bands around town, […]

  • Vanessa Racci with Cory Pesaturo

    Vanessa Racci is a jazz and cabaret singer of Italian American descent with a passion for retro jazz and music made famous by italian Americans. She has produced an album and currently performs several shows that celebrate American jazz composers, Italian American music and their contributions to jazz and pop in the US. Cory Pesaturo […]

  • Linda Dachtyl Quartet

    Linda Dachtyl-Hammond Organ Linda is a Chicken Coup/Summit Records recording artist having released recordings nationally in the jazz organ genre, “Blue Bop” (2006), “For Hep Cats” (2008), A Late One” (2015) and “Waves of Change” (2024) in the progressive rock genre. Chicken Coup Records is owned by international B3 organist Tony Monaco. She is a Hammond Organ USA […]

  • Radio City

    Columbus, Ohio based High Energy Party Rock cover band playing songs from the 80’s and today. Radio City was formed to accomplish a single goal: To create the ultimate party band for music fans of all ages. Driven by a genuine love of music, and the desire to entertain, the band gives it their all […]

  • Common Thread

    Common Thread consists of Kevin Plaugher, Hugh Price, Jim Stevenson and Tim Hofmeister. With a touch of CSNY, Jimmy Buffet and more, this all acoustic band will delight your afternoon festival experience.

  • San Giovanni Dancers

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    The San Giovanni Dancers feature authentic dances from the regions of Italy. With colorful costumes and traditional Italian music they are a highlight of the festival. Accompanied by the Stromboleros Band they are a festival favorite that is sure to delight.  Come dance with us, learn the tarantella and enjoy authentic Italian culture.

  • Opening Ceremony

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    The annual cork off of this years Columbus Italian Festival begins with a procession of the 20 flags of the various Italian Regions by St. John The Baptist Catholic Church Parishioners.  Join Pastor Vince Nguyen, Adam Montemarano, Executive Director of the Italian Festival and the Executive Board as we celebrate the opening of the Columbus […]

  • Stromboleros

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    Authentic Italian dance music that celebrates the culture and many regions of Italia.

  • Long Play

    Rosati Windows Contemporary Stage

    Whether it is the first time you heard your favorite song on the radio or that once in a lifetime concert experience, Long Play evokes those memories every time they take the stage. Relive the moments you can never forget as Long Play masterfully pays tribute to the most iconic classic rock bands: Queen, Boston, […]

  • Alla Boara

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    Alla Boara celebrates the deep history of human music-making by cultivating fresh sounds from the ancient roots of regional Italian folk songs. Amanda Powell’s impassioned vocals burst with the drama and humor of Italian life propelled by drummer and ensemble founder Anthony Taddeo. The storytelling behind this daring ensemble is intoxicating and has the dazzling […]

  • Tom Carroll Organic Chemistry

    Rosati Windows Contemporary Stage

    The classic jazz sound of the Hammond organ B3 with guitar and drums will keep your afternoon swingin' Tom Carroll, guitars John Eshelman, organ Seth Rogers, drums

  • Stromboleros

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    Authentic Italian dance music that celebrates the culture and many regions of Italia.

  • Italian Concert Band

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    The Concert Band has been a tradition at the Italian Festival almost from the beginning. Originally directed by Lucian Tiberi, then by Gene D’Angelo the band is now under the direction of Rick Brunetto. Featuring some of Columbus’s finest musicians, this instrumental ensemble celebrates our rich cultural Italian heritage with Italian marches, Neapolitan favorites and […]

  • Tae & the Wave

    Rosati Windows Contemporary Stage

    LA-based music artist Dante Brunetto takes listeners on a sonic journey of ups and downs, and highs and lows with his solo project, Tae & the Wave.

  • Micheal Castaldo

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    michéal CASTALDO Artist/Producer/Songwriter   michéal CASTALDO is an award-winning singer/songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur from New York City. Music is a lifelong passion, and he loves performing his heart-warming Italian songs to adoring audiences.Michéal is a native of Calabria in the "tip of the toe" of Italy, is an accomplished pop-classical crossover singer of his native […]

  • The Rick Brunetto Big Band with vocalist MaryLee Melendez

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    As central Ohio’s foremost and finest big band the Rick Brunetto Big Band has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years. This 17-piece orchestra features the music of the 30’s and 40’s swing era on up through the present. On a typical evening you might hear Glenn Miller’s “In The Mood”, “Moonlight Serenade”, or swing […]

  • Catholic Mass

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    Catholic Mass Celebrated by Father Vince Ngywen in the big tent (Tradional Stage). Gina Bishop, Music Director Music provided by the Italian Concert Band directed by Rick Brunetto

  • Dante Brunetto

    Rosati Windows Contemporary Stage

    DANTE BRUNETTO is an accomplished, experienced, and versatile Special Events Musician, singing and playing guitar for Southern California clients and their guests for over a decade now. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Dante lived in Los Angeles for 12 years as a songwriter and performer for indie-rock band BRAVE NATIVE, and his solo project TAE & […]

  • Italian Concert Band

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    The Concert Band has been a tradition at the Italian Festival almost from the beginning. Originally directed by Lucian Tiberi, then by Gene D’Angelo the band is now under the direction of Rick Brunetto. Featuring some of Columbus’s finest musicians, this instrumental ensemble celebrates our rich cultural Italian heritage with Italian marches, Neapolitan favorites and […]

  • Columbus Italian Festival Parade and Marching Band Competition

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    With Marching Bands, Italian cars, Floats, local celebrities, the parade begins at 1:00 at Goodale Park, down Buttles across High St., down Warren to Fourth. The parade culminates at the festival big tent with the Marching Band Competition. Click here to learn more.

  • Stromboleros

    Carfagna's Traditional Stage

    Authentic Italian dance music that celebrates the culture and many regions of Italia.