Estival, the historical musical event in Lugano, announces today the first big name of the international music scene for its 43rd edition. Winner of 3 Grammy Awards, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, on Friday, July 7th, 2023, will captivate the stage of Piazza della Riforma during the opening night of the festival.

This year, his iconic guitar and his clear and intimate voice will be accompanied by The Innocent Criminals. Their historic collaboration will showcase live performances of the hits that brought them success, as well as songs from “Bloodline Maintenance,” their latest album released in the summer of 2022.

The event is free, and more information will be available soon.