50 Best Italian Songs for IG Reels & Stories

Best Italian Songs for Instagram Reels and Stories

There’s a weird tension when you’re trying to pick the right track for a reel. You want something that pulls people in without feeling forced, and Italian music has a way of landing right in that sweet spot. The language bends around melodies so it feels dramatic even when the lyrics are light, and that drama works in short clips. Some of these tracks lean into nostalgia, others pulse with pure energy, and a few slip into that awkward middle space that feels half-confident and half-uncertain. Not every track on this list is literally tied to Italy or its culture, but the vibe still fits the theme when you drop it into an IG story.

What stands out with Italian songs is how they sit in the moment rather than smoothing it over. A singer can sound playful one second, then raw the next, and it fits the chaos of clips that aren’t staged to perfection. These tracks pair well with shaky handheld videos, with friends yelling over music, or even that low-key scroll-through of daily life that looks way better once a beat kicks in. You’ll find shades of pop, rock, country, and R&B songs tangled into this space too, since Italian artists don’t always stick to one lane. The variety makes it easier to find something that clicks with whatever you’re filming, whether it’s a night out or a quiet walk through city streets.

It’s not all polished festival anthems or glossy ballads either. Some of the strongest options are the messy ones, the songs that stretch out their edges and feel a little raw when paired with quick clips. That kind of energy doesn’t fade into the background, it cuts through and makes someone stop for a second. If you’re looking for that kind of spark, these are the best Italian songs for IG reels and stories.

1. 'Zitti e buoni' by Måneskin

2. 'Soldi' by Mahmood

3. 'Vivere a colori' by Alessandra Amoroso

4. 'Non mi avete fatto niente' by Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro

5. 'La canzone nostra' by MACE, Salmo, and Blanco

6. 'Cara Italia' by Ghali

7. 'Riccione' by Thegiornalisti

8. 'Fai rumore' by Diodato

9. 'Brividi' by Mahmood and Blanco

10. 'Occidentali's Karma' by Francesco Gabbani

11. 'Ti amo' by Umberto Tozzi

12. 'Sar perché ti amo' by Ricchi e Poveri

13. 'Felicit' by Al Bano and Romina Power

14. 'L'italiano' by Toto Cutugno

15. 'Nel blu dipinto di blu' by Domenico Modugno

16. 'Tu vu f l'americano' by Renato Carosone

17. 'A far l'amore comincia tu' by Raffaella Carr

18. 'Volare' by Gipsy Kings

19. 'Senza una donna' by Zucchero

20. 'Caruso' by Lucio Dalla

21. 'La solitudine' by Laura Pausini

22. 'Pazza' by Loredana Bert

23. 'Ma il cielo sempre pi blu' by Rino Gaetano

24. 'Il cielo in una stanza' by Mina

25. 'Una lacrima sul viso' by Bobby Solo

26. 'Quando, Quando, Quando' by Tony Renis

27. 'Grande amore' by Il Volo

28. 'In ginocchio da te' by Gianni Morandi

29. 'Il mondo' by Jimmy Fontana

30. 'Gloria' by Umberto Tozzi

31. 'Con te partir' by Andrea Bocelli

32. 'Sapore di sale' by Gino Paoli

33. 'Io si' by Laura Pausini

34. 'Buonanotte fiorellino' by Francesco De Gregori

35. 'Roma-Bangkok' by Baby K featuring Giusy Ferreri

36. 'Il pi grande spettacolo dopo il big bang' by Jovanotti

37. 'L'essenziale' by Marco Mengoni

38. 'Comunque andare' by Alessandra Amoroso

39. 'La cura' by Franco Battiato

40. 'Questo piccolo grande amore' by Claudio Baglioni

41. 'Che sar' by Ricchi e Poveri

42. 'Fatti avanti amore' by Nek

43. 'Anima mia' by Cugini di Campagna

44. 'Guarda che luna' by Fred Buscaglione

45. 'Una storia importante' by Eros Ramazzotti

46. 'Non sono una signora' by Loredana Bert

47. 'Tanti auguri' by Raffaella Carr

48. 'O sole mio' by Luciano Pavarotti

49. 'Cenerentola' by Tananai

50. 'Bella ciao' by Becky G