Under the Sardinian sky on August 9, BIG ART Festival delivered one of Porto Cervo's defining nights of the season. Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel provided the setting, Robbie Williams supplied the headline performance, and Maxim Berin's team connected music, fashion, jewellery and gastronomy into one seamless experience.
Among the high-profile guests were Domenico Dolce, Sylvie Meis, Tara and Jessica Getty and Caroline Scheufele, giving the evening the cosmopolitan character for which BIG ART Festival has become known.
The beauty of Romazzino and Costa Smeralda framed every stage of the night. The hotel delivered a sophisticated welcome, polished dining and the kind of effortless Mediterranean atmosphere that made the programme feel connected rather than simply scheduled.
The visual language of the event was shaped in part by Chopard and Caroline's Couture, whose high-jewellery and fashion shows offered a glamorous counterpoint to the live music. It was a reminder that BIG ART Festival is conceived as a cultural experience rather than a single performance.
Mobility and design entered the programme through DENZA, the premium brand of BYD Group. The partnership, which began with BIG ART Festival in Hong Kong in spring 2026, continued on Costa Smeralda with Alessandro Grosso, Italy Country Manager for BYD and DENZA, representing the company.
BIG ART Festival's hospitality extended to a strong culinary programme. Premium Adoria Caviar, including Beluga, Asetra and Imperial selections, was paired with D.Rock Champagne, La Scolca wines and a special selection from Il Palagio by Tony Sasa. A dedicated champagne bar kept the celebratory mood flowing.
Eleonora Incardona, wearing Chopard jewellery, served as host for a programme that built momentum throughout the evening. Max Merseny created the opening soundtrack, while the Esteriore Brothers delivered a vibrant Italian set that made dancing inevitable.
The room had already been energized, but Robbie Williams took it somewhere else entirely. His set lasted more than 80 minutes and opened with 'Let Me Entertain You'. Hits including 'Feel' and 'Angels' followed, with the audience responding in a way that made the performance feel unusually intimate.
Looking back on the night, Maxim Berin, CEO of Berin Iglesias Art and Founder of BIG ART Festival, focused on its atmosphere. "We have shared many stages with Robbie Williams, but this evening felt different. There was warmth, excitement and a remarkable connection with the audience. Combined with Romazzino and Porto Cervo, it became pure magic. That is the essence of BIG ART Festival for us."
Porto Cervo closed one chapter and immediately opened another. BIG ART Festival will arrive in Singapore for the first time on October 10, during the excitement of Formula 1 weekend. At Capitol Kempinski Singapore, Busta Rhymes will headline the next edition of a format that continues to travel between the world's most influential destinations.
