Porto Cervo is preparing for one of the defining social occasions of the European summer. On August 9, 2026, the legendary Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel, overlooking the crystalline waters of Costa Smeralda, will once again become the setting for BIG ART Festival, returning to Porto Cervo for the second consecutive year.
At the heart of this year's edition is global music icon Robbie Williams, whose exclusive live performance will transform the private gala into a rare encounter between an international superstar and a highly selected audience.
Over the past five years, BIG ART Festival has developed into an international cultural and luxury platform, bringing together celebrated artists, entrepreneurs, collectors, family offices, cultural leaders and distinguished guests in some of the world's most prestigious destinations. Rather than following the traditional format of a concert or gala dinner, the festival builds its evenings as complete experiences, where music, art, fashion, gastronomy, design and exceptional hospitality become part of one continuous narrative.
A Mediterranean Evening Designed as an Experience
The Porto Cervo edition will begin with an elegant sunset cocktail overlooking the Mediterranean. As the golden light of Costa Smeralda settles over Romazzino, guests will move into an exclusive gala dinner created for an international audience.
Fashion and jewellery will form an important chapter of the evening. During dinner, Chopard will present its exceptional High Jewellery creations alongside silhouettes by Caroline's Couture, bringing together fine craftsmanship, couture and the timeless glamour associated with the legendary Maison. Chopard holds a special place within the BIG ART Festival universe, a collaboration reflecting a long standing partnership founded on shared values of craftsmanship, beauty, emotion and excellence.
Music will unfold throughout the evening as a continuous artistic journey. Internationally renowned saxophonist Max Merseny will set the atmosphere with his signature sound, followed by a special appearance from the charismatic Esteriore Brothers, whose performances reinterpret the spirit of classic Italian music through contemporary energy and stage presence.
Later, DJ Katty Leen will take the evening into its after dark chapter, creating a sophisticated soundtrack beneath the Mediterranean sky.
Robbie Williams: An Intimate Performance on Costa Smeralda
The emotional centrepiece of the night will be Robbie Williams. With a career spanning more than three decades and over 85 million records sold worldwide, Williams remains one of the most recognisable and charismatic entertainers of modern music. His international catalogue, unmistakable humour and exceptional relationship with audiences have made his live performances events in their own right.
In Porto Cervo, however, the experience will be fundamentally different from a stadium concert. BIG ART Festival guests will have the exceptionally rare opportunity to see an artist of Williams' global stature perform within the intimacy of a private gala at one of Costa Smeralda's most iconic hotels. The result is designed to be far more than a concert, with Robbie Williams' performance becoming the culmination of an immersive evening in which music, haute jewellery, fashion, gastronomy, design and the atmosphere of Sardinia come together.
Maxim Berin and the BIG ART Festival Vision
"For us, Porto Cervo is one of the true jewels of the season. Romazzino has become much more than a venue for BIG ART Festival. It is a place where the beauty of Costa Smeralda, the exceptional calibre of our guests and our vision of contemporary luxury come together naturally," says Maxim Berin, CEO of Berin Iglesias Art and founder of BIG ART Festival.
"The second year of this collaboration is particularly meaningful to us. It represents a story of trust, impeccable taste and a shared vision."
The gala will be hosted by renowned Italian television personality Eleonora Incardona, who will guide guests through the evening, from the opening welcome to its most anticipated moment, Robbie Williams taking the stage.
Another major partner of the Porto Cervo edition is DENZA, part of the BYD Group, the premium automotive brand combining advanced technology, sophisticated design and exceptional comfort. During BIG ART Festival, DENZA will present its vision of contemporary premium mobility, reflecting the festival's wider philosophy that luxury today is increasingly defined not simply by possessions, but by innovation, design, access and exceptional experiences.
Five Years of BIG ART Festival
The year 2026 represents an important milestone for BIG ART Festival as it celebrates its fifth anniversary. Its international programme has travelled through St. Moritz, Courchevel, Hong Kong in collaboration with Tatler Asia during Art Basel Hong Kong, Samarkand, New York and Monaco, before reaching Porto Cervo at the height of the European summer season.
The Costa Smeralda gala is further supported by a distinguished selection of partners including La Scolca, D.Rock Champagne, Tony Sasa presenting a prestigious collection of Tuscan red wines, and Adoria Caviar by Gourmet Corner Porto Cervo, whose refined products contribute to the gastronomic identity of the evening.
"Robbie Williams in Porto Cervo is much more than a concert," Maxim Berin explains. "We are creating a world class immersive experience in which every element, from the arrival and dinner to fashion, music and gastronomy, becomes part of one emotional story. Today, experiencing an artist of Robbie Williams' calibre in such an intimate environment is exceptionally rare."
"Our ambition has always been to create moments that remain with our guests long after the evening itself has ended."
That philosophy has become the signature of BIG ART Festival. Instead of simply producing events, the platform creates cultural encounters in which music, art, fashion, gastronomy and hospitality are carefully connected into a single aesthetic experience. And on August 9, against the extraordinary backdrop of Costa Smeralda, that philosophy will reach one of its most ambitious expressions yet.
Berin Iglesias Art Holding
Berin Iglesias Art Holding is an international event management and entertainment company with more than two decades of experience in creating high profile cultural, private and corporate events around the world. Producing approximately 250 events annually across key international destinations, the company's portfolio ranges from exclusive gala dinners and large scale concerts to charity initiatives, private celebrations and corporate productions.
Working with internationally recognised artists and cultural figures, Berin Iglesias Art Holding approaches each project as a carefully curated experience, combining artistic direction, production excellence and exceptional hospitality to create events that extend far beyond traditional formats.