King Crimson’s music from the 80s live: the Beat in Italy

The project that brings together Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai and Danny Carey, baptized Beathe announces five concerts in Italy in summer 2026. The Italian tour, produced by D’Alessandro and Galli, will bring the live reinterpretation of the group three cult King Crimson albums from the 80s in some of the most evocative places in the country.

The tickets they will be available according to the following calendar: from 10am on Thursday 11 December The exclusive presale is active for subscribers to the D’alessandro e Galli newsletter, while the general sale opens at 10am on Friday 12 December.

Here are the dates of the Italian tour:

30 June – Gardone Riviera, Vittoriale Festival

2 July – Pompeii, Amphitheater of the Excavations

3 July – Bari, Locus Festival

4 July – Perugia, Umbria Jazz – Arena Santa Giuliana

6 July – Udine, Udine Castle

“The formation of King Crimson 1981–1984 created unique music. Timeless. Complex. Powerful”, said Adrian Belew, lead singer and guitarist of Robert Fripp’s group between 1981 and 2009, in a press release: “For the fans who experienced it then and for those who never got to hear it live, our goal is to bring it back to life. A monumental task, but we’re throwing ourselves into it! There aren’t enough of us exclamation points to express my enthusiasm!”

For his part, Steve Vai added: “Being part of this ensemble is an extraordinary privilege. This music, so beloved and monumental, resonates deeply with me. Adrian, Tony and Danny have a unique talent for making rich musical textures accessible, and I can’t wait to explore our musical worlds on stage, in real time. I’m sure sparks will fly. Father Robert Fripp is a historical genius. His guitar technique is studied and revered, and his influence on my musical life is immense. To the fans of King Crimson I promise I will put my all into honoring this music with the intensity it deserves. Did I mention sparks will fly?”.

Bassist Tony Levin continued: “It’s going to be an amazing tour. Revisiting some of my favorite songs is a pleasure in itself, but doing it with a lineup like this means you can expect to be challenged every night! And it’s not just a few shows – it’s going to be a real tour. So get ready, Road Dogs are coming!”

These, however, are the words of drummer Danny Carey: “I’m thrilled to share the stage with three of my favorite musicians. Adrian, Tony and Steve have been a source of inspiration since the beginning of my career, and to be able to intertwine our musical paths is a dream come true. There’s nothing better than stepping out of your comfort zone with musicians of this caliber. I hope our fans are as excited as we are.”