A Traveling Birthday Celebration

Following the overwhelming success of the first six event dates of the OTTANTA. Happy Birthday Ivan tour — nearly all sold out — created to celebrate the 80th birthday of Ivan Graziani, Filippo Graziani announces the continuation of this live tribute with new tour dates.
The warmth of the audience and the energy experienced in every theatre convinced Filippo to extend this journey — an opportunity both for those who missed the first shows and for those wishing to relive the intensity of a concert that has become a true collective celebration.
OTTANTA. Happy Birthday Ivan is a powerful, intimate, and immersive musical narrative, exploring not only Ivan Graziani’s most beloved songs but also lesser-known gems, carefully selected by Filippo to offer a personal and authentic perspective on his father’s creative universe.
After more than ten years dedicated to preserving and sharing his father’s musical legacy, Filippo has proven himself a charismatic and creative performer. Rather than simply interpreting Ivan’s songs, he reinvents them through his own artistic voice, creating new arrangements that enrich their original essence while building a bridge between generations. In this exceptional tour, Filippo goes even further, guiding audiences not only through Ivan’s greatest hits but also through deeply personal selections that reveal the songwriter’s more intimate and hidden side.
Joining him on stage is a seasoned ensemble of musicians: Tommy Graziani (drums), Francesco Cardelli (bass), Massimo Marches (guitars), Stefano Zambardino (keyboards), and Riccardo Cardelli (multi-instrumentalist).
With its festive atmosphere, OTTANTA. Happy Birthday Ivan promises a unique and unrepeatable celebration — an opportunity to immerse oneself in the timeless stories of Ivan Graziani and rediscover his cultural impact through Filippo’s creative vision.
Adding a special artistic touch, visual artist Marco Lodola has created a unique installation specifically for the event, which will become part of the stage design.