As soon as you arrive in Taormina, you will feel the magical, mythical atmosphere spread all around which has enchanted visitors from all over the world for years and years.
Settled on a hill of the Monte Tauro, Taormina dominates two grand, sweeping bays below and on the southern side, the top of Mount Etna, the european highest active volcano, often capped with snow, offering to the visitors a breathtaking, dramatic and memorable view.
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- Taormina Events 202631/12/2025 - 12:14 AM
EVENTS IN TAORMINA 2026 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 that users […]
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Taormina Food Expo 5th edistion Taormina Congress Hall, from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 November 2026 Free Entrance This year the food and wine festival will be held from November 12 to 15, 2026, in a new and prestigious setting: the Taormina Palacongressi. Four days entirely dedicated to agri-food excellence. An event showcasing Italian […]
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Nov. 24 – “La Simuletta” readings
November 24th, 2011 – 6.30pm
February 16th, 2012 – 6.30pm
La Simuletta is a writing club. One of its goals is to re-educate people to the pleasure of listening by reading passages of poems and poetry, especially stories by and on people who were born in Taormina.
Within the “Omaggio a Taormina”, a series of events organised by the Association “Arte & Cultura a Taormina”.
Nov. 19 – Pellitteri four-handed piano concert
November 19, 2011 – 6.30pm
Four – handed piano concert by Antonino and Pancrazio Pellitteri.
The two young men are twins born in Taormina brilliantly graduated in piano at the Conservatory S. Cecilia in Rome. In 2003 they formed the Duos Pellitteri and have made a name for themselves at national and international competitions.
Within the “Omaggio a Taormina”, a series of events organised by the Association “Arte & Cultura a Taormina”.
Nov. 6-29 – “Ut Pictura Poesis”
November 6-29 2011
Ut pictura poesis is Latin, literally “As is painting so is poetry.”
Poetry resembles painting. Some works will captivate you when you stand very close to them and others if you are at a greater distance. This one prefers a darker vantage point, that one wants to be seen in the light since it feels no terror before the penetrating judgment of the critic. This pleases only once, that will give pleasure even if we go back to it ten times over. (from en.wikiedia)
Exhibition of paintings by Michele D’Avenia and poetry by the great Salvatore Quasimodo. “Dionysos” association.
Within the “Omaggio a Taormina”, a series of events organised by the Association “Arte & Cultura a Taormina”.
Nov. 5 – Plectrum Orchestra of Taormina
November 5th 2011, 6.30pm
Taormina Plectrum Orchestra in concert.
Within the “Omaggio a Taormina”, a series of events organised by the Association “Arte & Cultura a Taormina”.
CATHEDRAL OF TAORMINA
The fortress cathedral, which is what Taormina’s main cathedral is considered, was built around the year 1400 on the ruins of a small mediaeval church. The cathedral has a Latin-cross plan with three aisles; there are six minor altars in the two side aisles. The nave is held up by six monolithic columns, three on each side, in pink Taormina marble and their capitals have a foil and fish-scale decoration. The ceiling of the nave has wooden beams supported by carved corbels reproducing Arabian scenes with a Gothic air. The very interesting main portal was rebuilt in 1636 and has a large Renaissance-inspired rosette sculpted on it.
Nov. 3-30 – “Scarti di Mare – Frasciameddi” Photo Exhibition
November 3-30 2011
“Scarti di Mare – Frasciameddi” Photo Exhibition by Carmine Elisa Moschella
Within the “Omaggio a Taormina”, a series of events organised by the Association “Arte & Cultura a Taormina”.
Nov. 1-27 – “Verso Nord” Photo Exhibition
November 1-27 2011
“Verso Nord” (Northwards) – Photo Exhibtion by Giuseppe Ragonese
Within the “Omaggio a Taormina”, a series of events organised by the Association “Arte & Cultura a Taormina”.
Oct. 2-30 – “I Cunti” Painting Exhibition
October 2-30 2011
Free Entrance
Exhibition of paintings by Cesare Filistad.
Filistad deals with Sicilian art, repeating the old style of artists, designers and decorators of the the Sicilian carts. His works are unique as reproduce legendary battles of Charlemagne’s paladins, duels of chivalry and stories of old Sicily.
See his works: http://associazionedionysos.it/SitoCESARE/CesareWEB.html
Within the “Omaggio a Taormina”, a series of events organised by the Association “Arte & Cultura a Taormina”.
Oct. 29 – Plectrum Orchestra of Taormina
October 29th 2011, 7.00pm
The Plectrum Orchestra of Taormina was founded in early 1900. It consists of over twenty musicians playing mandolins, mandolas, guitars andcontrabasses.
Tonight’s performance will see seven artists on stage: Alessandro Russo, Alfredo D’Urso, Elisabetta Monaco, Claudia Costa, Ivana Rapisarda, Simona Brancato and Aldo Filistad.
Within the “Omaggio a Taormina”, a series of events organised by the Association “Arte & Cultura a Taormina”.Oct. 22 – Arlìa & Scigliano in concert
October 22th 2011, 7.00pm
Free Entrance
A most expected performance by the duo Filippo Arlìa (piano) and Giuseppe Scigliano (accordion bajan) in the splendid setting of the Cathedral of Taormina.
Filippo Arlìa graduated at 17 gaining immediately the pseudonym of “athlete of the piano” for his unique technical skills and virtuosity that follow the model of Russian pianism. Currently, Arlìa teaches piano at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory Terinese Nocera, where he is Deputy Director and Head of the Department of keyboard and percussion instruments.
Giuseppe Scigliano graduated with highest honors, and joined the study of the accordion to composition and conducting. Winner of numerous competitions has played in the best internatonl theaters in both solo and chamber music formations, A strong personality, he is currently professor of accordion at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music of Nocera Terinese.
Oct. 1-29 – “MA-DONNA” Exhibition of paintings
October 1-29 2011 – From Wednesday to Sunday: 9:30am-1:00pm & 4:30pm-8:00pm
Free Entrance
Exhibition of paintings realised by Rosalba Leonardi Indaco. A bold and provocative parallel between Mary – the christian Madonna – and the rock star “Madonna”.
More info: “Fondazione Mazzullo” Tel +39 0942 620129
Within the “Omaggio a Taormina”, a series of events organised by the Association “Arte & Cultura a Taormina”.