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Belliniana, Divine Melodie Danzanti

International Ballet Gala

Ancient Theatre, Friday 27 June 2025 @9:00pm

 

Ferdinand Hérold
LA SONNAMBULE (NIGHT SHADOW)
Libretto: Eugène Scribe and Jean Pierre Aumer
Choreography: George Balanchine
Stars of New York City Ballet
Les Etolies du Monde

 

 

TICKETS on vivaticket

Disccounts available (commissions not included)
Children up to 7 years: free

Until April 30, 2025:
Stalls (parterre): € 65,00
Gallery, central (sector C): € 55,00
Gallery, lateral (sector B and D): € 40,00
Gallery, central (sector A and E): € 30,00
Cavea (numbered steps): € 20,00
Cavea (unnumbered steps): € 15,00

From May 1st to May 30, 2025:
Stalls (parterre): € 75.00
Gallery, central (sector C): € 65,00
Gallery, lateral (sector B and D): € 45,00
Gallery, central (sector A and E): € 35,00
Cavea (numbered steps): € 25,00
Cavea (unnumbered steps): € 20,00

From June 1st to the day of the show June 27th 2025:
Stalls (parterre): € 80,00
Gallery, central (sector C): € 70,00
Gallery, lateral (sector B and D): € 50,00
Gallery, central (sector A and E): € 50,00
Cavea (numbered steps): € 30.00
Cavea (unnumbered steps): € 25,00

 

REDUCED  from 8 to 18 years and over 65 years
(children up to 7 years: free)

Until April 30, 2025:
Stalls (parterre): € 65,00
Gallery, central (sector C): € 50,00
Gallery, lateral (sector B and D): € 35,00
Gallery, central (sector A and E): € 25,00
Cavea (numbered steps): € 15,00

From May 1st to May 30, 2025:
Stalls (parterre): € 70,00
Gallery, central (sector C): € 55,00
Gallery, lateral (sector B and D): € 40,00
Gallery, central (sector A and E): € 30,00
Cavea (numbered steps): € 20,00

From June 1st to the day of the show June 27th 2025:
Stalls (parterre): € 75,00
Gallery, central (sector C): € 60,00
Gallery, lateral (sector B and D): € 45,00
Gallery, central (sector A and E): € 35,00
Cavea (numbered steps): € 25,00

 

 

MORE INFO

Bellini Festival – www.bellini-festival.org

 

 

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel La Pensione SvizzeraHotel Villa SchulerHotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta

 

 

Taobuk 2025 (source: taobuk.it)

TAOBUK

Taormina International Book Festival, 15 ed.

Theme of this year: “Confini” (Boundaries)

Taormina, 15-23 June 2025

 

Such is the alchemy of Taobuk that brings the excellence of literature, the arts and thought to Taormina, a unique place in the world, a crossroads between western and eastern culture.

The Festival, born twelve years ago, from an intuition of Antonella Ferrara who presides and directs it, embraces the vocation of receiving the “literary sediments” of the city, synthesis of a history that coagulates events, myths, experiences, traditions. Every year, Taobuk chooses a theme around which a calendar of meetings revolve, with the participation of authoritative writers, artists, philosophers and scientists. The kermesse has taken on a multidisciplinary configuration and the programme is embellished with exhibitions, theatre and dance performances, film retrospectives, in evocative locations of which the most representative is the Ancient Theatre, together with palaces, corners and large hotels.

(Source: taobuk.it)

 

Over 200 writers, artists, scientists, intellectuals, politicians and economists from more than 30 countries around the world will discuss on  “BOUNDARIES. Guests include writers Peter Cameron, Joe R. Lansdale and Susanna Tamaro, who are among the recipients of the Taobuk award for literary excellence. The Taobuk Awards will be presented on the evening of June 21 at the Teatro Antico in Taormina during the Taobuk Gala, a show that will be broadcast on Rai1, the first free-to-air television channel in Italy.

 

Complete calendar of the festival will be soon available

Stay tuned!

 

 

MORE INFO

www.taobuk.it/en

 

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel La Pensione SvizzeraHotel Villa SchulerHotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta

 

 

Taormina FilmFest 2025, 71° ed.

Taormina 10-14 June 2025

 

 

MORE INFO ASAP

 

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel La Pensione SvizzeraHotel Villa SchulerHotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta

 

I T A L I A N   O P E R A   T A O R M I N A

 

 

Taormina Opera Selection

Teatro Giardino Nazarena, Via Fontana Vecchia No. 3, Taormina @ 9:15pm

 

An exclusive format with a selection of the most famous opera arias, performed by internationally acclaimed artists and accompanied by the piano.
Enjoy a charming evening with a glass of Prosecco in our enchanting panoramic garden.

 

TICKETS on Italian Opera Taormina

🥂 €50 – includes a drink during the intermission | Entry at 8:45 PM, unassigned seating
👶 Free entry for children up to 6 years old

 

Program (soon more details)
June 8 – La Traviata
August 17 – Cavalleria Rusticana
September 7 – La Bohème
October 5 – Rigoletto

For other dates and events, please have a look at the Italian Opera Taormina and at the Taormina International Music Festival

 

 

MORE INFO

Italian Opera Taormina > www.italianoperataormina.com – Phone:+39 340 642 62 30 – info@italianoperataormina.com

 

 

 

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel La Pensione SvizzeraHotel Villa SchulerHotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta

I T A L I A N   O P E R A   T A O R M I N A

 

 

Taormina International Music Festival

Teatro Nazarena, via Fontana Vecchia n. 3, Taormina
Every Saturday of June 2025 @ 9.15pm

 

TICKETS on Italian Opera Taormina

OPTIONS:
🍷 €80 – VIP Wine Ticket: pre-show wine tasting, reserved seating, and intermission drink | Entry at 8:00 PM
🥂 €50 – VIP Ticket: early entry, welcome drink, and reserved seating in the VIP area | Entry at 8:30 PM
🎟️ €30 – Standard Ticket: includes a drink during the intermission | Entry at 8:45 PM
👶 Free entry for children up to 6 years old

 

June 7, 2025  – Teatro Nazarena

Salotto musicale
Four-hands piano:
DUO Nicora-Baroffio

Music by Bach, Schubert, Charminade, Brahms

 

June 14, 2025 – Garden of the Teatro Nazarena

Romantic Songs
Carlos Apellàniz – piano
Joaquin palomares – violin

Music by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Chopin

 

June 21, 2025 – Teatro Nazarena

Sentimento Latino
Duo Volver:
Miriam Callegaro (mezzo-soprano)
Carla Tessari (guitar)

Music by Ramirez, Villa-Lobos, Gardel

 

June 28 –  Garden of the Teatro Nazarena

Danzando in Europa
Four Hands piano:
DUO Marco Schiavo and Sergio Marchegiani

 

 

For other dates and events, please have a look at the Italian Opera Taormina and at the Taormina Opera Selection

 

 

MORE INFO

Italian Opera Taormina > www.italianoperataormina.com – Phone:+39 340 642 62 30 – info@italianoperataormina.com

 

 

 

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel La Pensione SvizzeraHotel Villa SchulerHotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta

FESTIVAL OF THE SEA

Festa del Mare

Celebrating the Blue Flag

Piazza Pablo Pino in Mazzeo (coastal hamlet of Taormina) on May 1st 2025

Free Event

 

An event to celebrate the Blue Flag that has been awarded to Taormina last year.

Taormina is among the 14 Sicilian resorts deserving the coveted and prestigious international certification of sea quality and eco-sustainability. The Blue Flag rewards the quality of the coastlines, the commitment to environmental management and the offer of high-level tourist services

 

11:30am – 2:30pm – Institutional greetings, Music and entertainment

5:30pm – 8:30pm – Music Show ‘Siamo donne’ – Hit anni 80-90-2000

Guests: Red Ronnie, Valerio Scanu, Luna Spina (XFactor), Jo Squillo

 

> facilities on the beach and playground for children

 

MORE INFO

Town of Taormina – https://eventiataormina.it

 

 

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel La Pensione SvizzeraHotel Villa SchulerHotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta

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FORZA VENITE GENTE

the musical

Ancient Theatre, Friday 25th April 2025 @3:00pm

Free Entrance

 

The event is organised to celebrate the 28° edition of the Capitolo e Giubileo francescano dei Giovani di Sicilia

 

Forza venite gente is a theatrical musical about the life of San Francesco d’Assisi, staged for the first time by Mario Castellacci in 1981.

 

 

MORE INFO

Forza Venite Gente – https://forzavenitegente.itwww.facebook.com/ForzaVeniteGenteOfficial

Town of Taormina –

 

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel La Pensione SvizzeraHotel Villa SchulerHotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta

F E S T I V A L  B E L L I N I A N O 

Cavalleria Rusticana

an opera by Pietro Mascagni

Taormina Ancient Theatre, Sunday 20th April 2025 @ 12:00 (midday)

 

SARAH AGOSTINELLI Sopran
DARIO DI VIETRI Tenor

CORO LIRICO ITALIANO VINCENZO BELLINI
PIETRO VALGUARNERA Choirmaster

ORCHESTRA SINFONICA TAORMINA OPERA FESTIVAL
STEFANO SOVRANI Conductor
ENRICO CASTIGLIONE Direction

 

 

TICKETS on vivaticket (commissions not included) @ € 25,00

 

MORE INFO

Fondazione Festival Belliniano – www.bellini-festival.org

 

 

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel La Pensione SvizzeraHotel Villa SchulerHotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta

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FESTA DI PRIMAVERA

Spring Festival

Taormina, 11, 12 and 13 April 2025

Free events

 

Taormina will be in bloom! Decorations, music, dances and show in trhe streets.

 

April 11
3:00pm – Note in Fiore > Music and dances in the streets of the Taormina historic centre

April 12
3:00pm – Parade of flowers floats
7:30pm – Taormina Plectrum Orchestra in piazza IX aprile

April 13
8:30 – Concert by Roy Paci and Aretuska – Piazza Falcone Borsellino, Trappitello (Taormina)

 

MORE INFO

Town of Taormina – https://eventiataormina.it

 

 

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel La Pensione SvizzeraHotel Villa SchulerHotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta

I T A L I A N   O P E R A   T A O R M I N A

Italian Opera Taormina 2025, 12° Ed.

Teatro Nazarena, via Fontana Vecchia n° 3, Taormina @ 9.15pm
Entrance:  strictly by 8.45pm

Performance Schedule:
Every Wednesday and Friday in April and November
Monday to Friday, from May to October

 

A unique opportunity to be captivated by the enchanting melodies of Puccini, Verdi, Donizetti, Rossini, and many other great composers, performed by extraordinary voices accompanied by the piano.

TICKET – Ask your Hotel or click HERE :
Standard Ticket (€30) – includes a drink during the intermission | Entry at 8:45 PM
VIP Ticket (€50) – early entry, welcome drink, and reserved seating in the VIP area | Entry at 8:30 PM
👶 Free entry for children up to 6 years old

 

 

During the year, Italian Opera Taormina realises also two special events:

  • Opera Selection” – An exclusive format with a selection of the most famous opera arias, performed by internationally acclaimed artists and accompanied by the piano

go to Opera Selection 

  • “Taormina Internazional Music Festival” – A festival dedicated to chamber music, featuring world-class artists performing a repertoire ranging from Baroque to Romantic and even South American music

go to the International Music Festival

 

ITALIAN OPERA TAORMINA 2025

Program changes every night > click on the date!
(program is released few days before the date)

 

April

2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 29

 

May

1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12. 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26

 

June

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30

 

July

1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25. 28, 29, 30, 31

 

August

1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 3, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, , 26, 27, 28, 29

 

September

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30

 

October

1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21. 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

 

 

MORE INFO

Italian Opera Taormina > www.italianoperataormina.com – Phone:+39 340 642 62 30 – info@italianoperataormina.com

 

 

 

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel La Pensione SvizzeraHotel Villa SchulerHotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta