Despite being the son of one of the most famous Italian tenors of all time, Matteo Bocelli doesn’t live under his father’s shadow. He’s blazing his own trail.
Bocelli is performing during the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to kick off the holiday season in style, so it’s time for fans everywhere to get better acquainted with the talented singer.
Here’s everything fans should know about the man who is carrying on the Bocelli family tradition of vocal excellence.
How old is Matteo Bocelli?
Bocelli is 28 years old and was born on October 8, 1997, in Forte dei Marmi, Italy, to his father, Andrea, and his mother, Enrica Cenzatti. Bocelli has an older brother, Amos, 30, and a younger sister, Virginia, 13.
How many albums has Matteo Bocelli released?
Bocelli’s first credited song was a 2019 duet with his father, “Fall on Me,” which was featured in the movie The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. Bocelli would release his first solo album four years later. He released his self-titled debut studio album in 2023, following it up with 2025’s Falling in Love.
In a June 2023 Instagram post celebrating the release of his son’s album, Andrea shared an inspirational message.
“Your dad, who has traveled all around the world and is still hopping between continents, will always be there for you, to advise you, support you, encourage you and pass on the lessons the infinite struggles of life have taught him,” the elder Bocelli captioned. “Now spread your wings and fly.”
On November 27, Bocelli will appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Rao’s Homemade “Pasta Knight” float. Coverage starts on NBC and Peacock beginning at 8:30 a.m. across all time zones on Thanksgiving morning and will be kicked off with a performance by Wicked: For Good star Cynthia Erivo. Trust us, you won’t want to miss a second of it!
How much of an influence was Andrea Bocelli on his son?
In a 2024 interview with Gentleman’s Journal, Bocelli spoke about his famous father’s influence growing up.
“My dad didn’t actually get involved in my musical education until I was around 16 years old — when my mum asked him to listen to me singing at home,” he said. “Before that, he didn’t even know I could sing.”
Despite being a world-renowned Italian tenor, Bocelli’s father never forced his son to follow in his footsteps. Instead, he encouraged his son to follow his own dreams — dreams that turned out to be in music.
“I wanted it for myself, but my dad was never pushy about music,” he continued. “He never expected this to become a family business. He saw music as more of an important personal expression to have in your life.”
