Parma, 5 March 2026 – Friday night at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, ahead of Parma’s match against Cagliari, offered a truly unique atmosphere. Against the backdrop of an exciting evening fixture, Parma Calcio enriched the experience for guests and supporters with a series of carefully curated and exclusive moments.

Museum Club Experience

As has become tradition, the evening featured an elegant and refined gathering in the most prestigious space inside the stadium: the Ernesto Ceresini Museum. Surrounded by trophies, memorabilia and historic artefacts, guests were able to relive the history of Parma in a setting that blends heritage with sophistication.

As part of the customary pre-match protocol, the Club formally welcomed the visiting delegation with a commemorative illustration created by artist Osvaldo Casanova. Parma CEO Federico Cherubini greeted Stefano Melis, CEO of Cagliari, along with Club Ambassador Nicola Riva – son of the late legend Gigi Riva – and youth sector sporting director Pierluigi Carta.

Among the guests was also Parma Mayor Michele Guerra, joined by Sara Rainieri, Pro-Rector of the University of Parma, and Gabriele Buia, President of the Unione Parmense degli Industriali, alongside several Gialloblu Legends. Their presence symbolised the deep bond between the Club and the local community.

The evening’s dinner, curated by chef Matteo Serra, was further enhanced by the presence of internationally renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Brunello Cucinelli – widely celebrated for his iconic cashmere collections – accompanied by the maison’s CEO Luca Lisandroni.

A Special Evening for Business, Community and Networking

Friday’s event also stood out as a unique occasion within the Italian football landscape. Organised by the Club’s revenue department under the direction of Chief Revenue Officer Danilo Sciò, the initiative brought together leading figures from the local business community in a format where football, relationships and networking intersect naturally.

The evening gathered several prominent representatives of Parma’s entrepreneurial excellence, reflecting the region’s longstanding tradition of innovation and industry. Among those in attendance were engineer Giampaolo Dallara, founder of Dallara, together with CEO Andrea Pontremoli; Davide Bollati, President of Davines Group; Nelso Antolotti and Linda Antolotti of Lincotek; Susanna Curti of Gas Sales Energia; and Fabio Binacchi and Ombretta Sarassi of Opem, alongside entrepreneur Filippo Casappa of Casappa.

Events such as this reaffirm the Ernesto Ceresini Museum as an increasingly central space in the life of the Club and a prominent venue within the city for carefully curated, high-profile occasions. It is a setting that continues to enhance the matchday experiences at the Tardini, where sport, relationships and local identity come together in distinctive fashion.

DJ Set and Live Music

Before kick-off, the atmosphere inside the stadium bowl was energised by a DJ set from Tommaso Replica on the Terrazza Tardini in the East Stand, setting the rhythm as supporters gathered ahead of the match.

Meanwhile, in the Enrico Serafino Lounge adjacent to the Petitot Stand, the musical duo Rumba Pesa performed a live set during the pre-match buffet dinner and again at half-time. Their repertoire of jazz, swing and bossa nova created a refined yet engaging atmosphere for guests.

Both musical initiatives were designed to reinforce the concept of the Club’s “sound identity”, linked to the Parma Calcio Opera project introduced by the Brand department during the same period as the Sanremo Music Festival – the iconic national event that has long united Italy through music and tradition.

The result was an evening that combined sport, culture and hospitality in a distinctive way. The Tardini once again proved itself to be an open-air theatre where tradition, identity and community pride blend with the energy of the crowd, turning every matchday into an experience that goes well beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch.