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- Taormina Events 202617/12/2025 - 12:14 AM
EVENTS IN TAORMINA 2026 (under construction) DISCLAIMER The information and material on this website is general in nature and is intended for your touristic use and information. We try our best to constantly update our contents. The Taormina Friends Club accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any information contained herein and recommends […]
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Claudio Baglioni Ancient Theatre, Saturday 1st August 2026 Claudio Baglioni (1951) is an Italian pop singer-songwriter and musician. His career has been going on for over 50 years. He is considered one of the most successful pop rock singer-songwriters in the history of Italian music, he has sold over 60 million records, among which […]
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Dopo Di Noi a Charity Event Ancient Theatre, Saturday 4th July 2025 @9:00pm A charity evening of music to support the Taormina’s Psycho-Education and Rehabilitation Centre. The event is sponsored by the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Santa Venera). Radio Italia is main partner. Featured guests include Stadio, along with Pierdavide Carone, […]





June / October 2025 – Opera Selection
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
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 Svizzera – Hotel Villa Schuler – Hotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta
June 2025 – Taormina International Music Festival
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
Oscar Oliver – piano
Joaquin Palomares – violin
Music by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Chopin
June 21, 2025 – Teatro Nazarena
Sentimiento 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
Music by Rossini, Brahms, Dvorak,
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 Svizzera – Hotel Villa Schuler – Hotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta
May 1, 2025 – Festival of the Sea
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 Svizzera – Hotel Villa Schuler – Hotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta
April 25, 2025 – Forza Venite Gente (the musical)
P R I M A V E R A A T A O R M I N A
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.it – www.facebook.com/ForzaVeniteGenteOfficial
Town of Taormina –
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel La Pensione Svizzera – Hotel Villa Schuler – Hotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta
April 20, 2025 – Cavalleria Rusticana by P. Mascagni
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 Svizzera – Hotel Villa Schuler – Hotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta
April 11/13, 2025 – Taormina Spring Festival
P R I M A V E R A A T A O R M I N A
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 Svizzera – Hotel Villa Schuler – Hotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta
April / October 2025 – Italian Opera Taormina
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
IN OCTOBER from Sunday to Friday
IN NOVEMBER every Wednesday and Friday
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:
go to Opera Selection
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, 30
May
1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12. 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26,27, 28, 29, 30
June
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (International Music Festival) 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 (International Music Festival), 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 (International Music Festival), 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 (International Music Festival), 30
July
1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 (special event), 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25. 28, 29, 30, 31
August
1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 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, 12. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
November
5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
MORE INFO
Italian Opera Taormina > www.italianoperataormina.com – Phone:+39 340 642 62 30 – info@italianoperataormina.com
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel La Pensione Svizzera – Hotel Villa Schuler – Hotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta
2025 – Free and/or Night Opening of the Taormina Ancient Theatre
Ph. credit: Parco Archeologico Naxos Taormina, ph. Tordini
VISITING THE TAORMINA ANCIENT THEATRE
Season 2025
Usually the Ancient Theatre is open from 9.00am till one hour before sunset.
Click HERE to check the opening times, according to the period of the year. Please, note that the opening hours may change depending on the needs of the museum/theatre.
Before your visit, please check again for any changes in the notices section,
TICKETS on site and online @ Aditus aditusculture.com
Free ticket: under 18, People with disabilities and helper, teachers and many other (see the above link)
FREE ENTRANCE TO THE ANCIENT THEATRE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
On the first Sunday of the month admission to sites in Eastern Sicily is free of charge and tickets will only be issued on site, at the ticket offices. Tickets can only be used on the date/time chosen at the time of purchase.
ISOLABELLA NATURALISTIC MUESEUM
Click HERE for info and tickets
Open everyday
NAXOS ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM AND SITE
Click HERE for info and tickets
Open everyday
MORE INFO
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel La Pensione Svizzera – Hotel Villa Schuler – Hotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta
February 22, 2025 – Uccio De Santis in “Non So Che Fare Prima”
Uccio De Santis
in
“Non So Che Fare Prima”
Taormina Congress Hall, Saturday 22nd February 2025 @8.45
TICKETS on vivaticket
Platea platinum: € 22,50
Platea Gold: € 20,00
Platea Silver: € 17,50
MORE INFO
Town of Taormina – Tel 0039 0942 6101 – info@eventitaormina,it – filodiretto@comune.taormina.me.it
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel La Pensione Svizzera – Hotel Villa Schuler – Hotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta
Carnival in Taormina 2025
Carnival Taormina
Free Events
Main events are:
February 22-23, Congress Hall > Taormina Incanto @ 5:30pm
February 28, Congress Hall > La Fiera di Re Carnevale @ 5:30pm
March 1, Piazza IX aprile > Music, mini luna-park, confetti and popcorn @ 10:30
March 1, Congress Hall > BimBumBambini (cartoons and music) @ 6:30pm
March 2, main street > Carnival float parade @ 3:00pm
March 4, main street > Carnival float parade @ 4:00pm
March 4, Duomo Square > Masked dance evening @ 8:00pm
MORE INFO
https://www.facebook.com/cittaditaormina
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel La Pensione Svizzera – Hotel Villa Schuler – Hotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta