Matteo Bocelli is set to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2025. This highly anticipated appearance will bring an Italian accent to the annual holiday event.
He will deliver his performance from the Rao’s “Pasta Knight” float. NBC, the official broadcaster, confirmed his participation.
Bocelli is emerging as one of Italy’s most promising young voices on the global stage. His performance marks a new chapter in a career that is rapidly gaining momentum.
Born on October 8, 1997, in Forte dei Marmi, Italy, Matteo grew up immersed in a musical family. He is the son of legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli and Enrica Cenzatti.
Despite his famous lineage, Matteo has consistently aimed to carve his own musical identity. He has stated his goal is not to imitate his father’s career.
His artistic focus lies in pop, ballads, and contemporary fusions. These genres allow him to showcase a distinct vocal style.
Matteo revealed his father, Andrea, was not involved in his musical education until he was 16. “Before that, he didn’t even know he could sing,” Matteo shared in an interview with Gentleman’s Journal.
It was his mother who initially urged that his voice be heard. This moment proved a turning point in his musical journey.
His first credited song was ‘Fall on Me’ in 2019. This emotional duet with Andrea Bocelli was featured on the soundtrack for Disney’s ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’.
The song became a global hit. It introduced his warm, youthful timbre to a wide audience.
Matteo began playing piano at age six. He later formalized his training at the Lucca Conservatory.
His classical technique was strengthened there. Since then, his presence on global stages has steadily grown.
In 2022, he connected with Latin audiences through ‘Tu luz quedó’. This collaboration featured Colombian artist Sebastián Yatra.
He also released solo singles such as ‘Solo’. His multilingual versions demonstrate his versatility as an artist.
His debut album, ‘Matteo’, was released in 2023. It presented a pop sound, distinctly different from opera.
Andrea Bocelli publicly praised the album. He dedicated a message of paternal pride to his son.
Matteo followed this with ‘Falling in Love’ in 2025. This release further cemented his artistic identity.
Beyond music, Bocelli has explored acting. In 2022, he appeared in the film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’.
He portrayed Prince Mustafa in the movie. He shared the screen with Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba.
Matteo also shares musical projects with his family. In 2022, he released ‘A Family Christmas’.
This album of carols featured Andrea and his sister Virginia. It highlighted their artistic unity.
They reunited their voices in 2023 for a rendition of ‘Let It Snow’. These collaborations resonate with the public.
Matteo Bocelli maintains a private personal life. He prefers to keep his romantic relationships out of the media spotlight.
He has been linked to an Italian model by fans and European media. However, he emphasizes that his career is his primary focus.