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Win a Duran Duran Italian Getaway to Verona and Support a World Without Hunger

Duran Duran Launches Contest to Win a Trip to See Their Show in Verona, Italy.

Duran Duran is offering fans the chance of a lifetime with an exclusive sweepstakes that combines their iconic music, their European tour, and a good cause. In partnership with Fandiem, the Durans have launched a campaign that benefits Why Hunger, a non-profit organization that believes a world without hunger is possible. They provide critical resources to support grassroots movements and fuel community solutions rooted in social, environmental, racial and economic justice.

PRIZE: Win a Duran Duran Italian Getaway to Verona

NUMBER OF WINNERS: 1 Winner(s) + 1 Guest(s)

START DATE: Friday, April 17, 2026 8:00 am PT

END DATE: Friday, June 19, 2026 11:59 pm PT

DRAWING DATE: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

DATE(S) OF EXPERIENCE: Monday, July 6, 2026 – Friday, July 10, 2026

AGE RESTRICTIONS: You must be 18 to win

APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (ARV): $6500 USD

ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES: Open to legal residents of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia

DONATION TRANSPARENCY: (For more information please see “Where does my donation go?” in the FAQS)



The Home of Romeo and Juliet

Few places lean into romance quite like Verona, a city layered with history and myth. Yes, it’s famously the setting of Romeo and Juliet, but Verona’s real magic is older and deeper, written into its Roman streets and sun-warmed stone. At the heart of it all sits the Verona Arena, a first-century amphitheater that has hosted everything from gladiators to world-class opera — and now, Duran Duran. Seeing them play there is going to be a collision of eras— ancient architecture, modern icons, and a crowd that knows every word. If there’s a more dramatic place to hear those songs echo into the night, it’s doing a very good job hiding.



Verona sits in northern Italy, conveniently positioned between Milan and Venice like it knew you’d be indecisive and planned accordingly. It started as a Roman stronghold (because of course it did), then spent centuries collecting layers—medieval towers, Renaissance palaces, little piazzas that look like they were designed specifically for aperitivo. You can wander through Piazza delle Erbe pretending you’re not about to spend too much on espresso, climb up to Castel San Pietro for a view that makes you reconsider every life decision that didn’t involve moving to Italy, or do the full tourist pilgrimage to Juliet’s House—yes, it’s crowded, yes, it’s a little ridiculous, and yes, you’re still going to go. It’s that kind of city: effortlessly beautiful, slightly over the top, and fully aware of it.

The Verona Arena

And then there’s the arena. Not a venue in the modern sense — no LED walls, no overdesigned spectacle — just 2,000 years of stone, acoustics that don’t need help, and an atmosphere that does most of the heavy lifting before the first note even hits. The Verona Arena is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, still very much in use, which feels both impressive and mildly unfair to every other venue trying their best. At night, lit against the dark sky, it becomes something else entirely—intimate and massive at the same time. So when Duran Duran step into that space, it’s not just another tour stop. It’s legacy meeting legacy, with just enough drama to make you wonder if they planned it this way all along.

How to Enter

To enter for a chance to win and support the LAFD Foundation, fans can donate through the official Fandiem page. The sweepstakes is open to fans worldwide, offering a unique opportunity to make a difference while celebrating one of the most influential bands in music history.

Enter Today!


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Barbarella

Barbarella is a dedicated Duranie who saw her first Duran Duran show in 1984 and The Power Station in 1985. She channels her passion for the band into DuranDuranies.com, sharing unique insights and engaging with the community.

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