LEGENDARY ITALIAN POP ARTIST RAF TO PERFORM IN BELGIUM FOR THE FIRST TIME: LIVE AT LA MADELEINE IN BRUSSELS ON APRIL 18, 2027

AS PART OF HIS “INFINITO WORLD TOUR 2027”

With a career spanning more than 40 years, over 20 million records sold and an impressive catalogue of timeless hits, RAF is one of the most iconic figures in Italian pop music. On Sunday, April 18, 2027, the legendary Italian artist will perform in Belgium for the very first time, taking the stage at La Madeleine in Brussels. From the global smash hit ‘Self Control’ to Italian classics such as ‘Cosa resterà degli anni ’80’, ‘Infinito’ and ‘Ti pretendo’, RAF will bring the soundtrack of several generations to the Belgian capital!

RAF’s story took a remarkable turn in 1984, when the Italian singer, born Raffaele Riefoli, achieved international success with ‘Self Control’. The song became a worldwide sensation, climbing the charts in numerous countries. With its irresistible melody and distinctive 1980s sound, ‘Self Control’ became one of the decade’s most recognisable pop anthems. More than four decades later, the song remains a staple of radio stations, playlists and dance floors around the world.

Following his international breakthrough, RAF decided to sing primarily in his native Italian. The decision marked the beginning of an extraordinarily successful career that would establish him as one of Italy’s most beloved singer-songwriters. With songs such as ‘Cosa resterà degli anni ’80’, ‘Ti pretendo’, ‘Il battito animale’, ‘Sei la più bella del mondo’, ‘Infinito’, ‘Stai con me’ and ‘Non è mai un errore’, RAF helped shape the history of Italian pop music.

His albums Cosa resterà degli anni ’80 (1989), Sogni… è tutto quello che c’è (1991) and Cannibali (1993) cemented his reputation as one of the defining voices of his generation.

His music combines captivating melodies with personal, romantic and socially conscious lyrics. The result is an impressive catalogue of songs that not only topped the charts but continue to be sung and celebrated by audiences of all ages.

RAF also shares a special connection with the prestigious Sanremo Music Festival. He has competed in five editions of the festival, including with ‘Cosa resterà degli anni ’80’ in 1989 and ‘Come una favola’ in 2015. In 2026, he returned to the famous Italian stage with ‘Ora e per sempre’, once again proving that his musical journey is far from over.

After more than four decades at the forefront of Italian pop music, RAF will finally make his Belgian concert debut on Sunday, April 18, 2027. The legendary Italian artist will take to the stage at La Madeleine in Brussels, where his greatest hits and timeless melodies will come to life in an intimate concert setting.