Upcoming events in and around Castelbuono, Sicily.
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🎼 Castelbuono Classica 2026 - XII Edition
Castelbuono Classica returns for its 12th edition, 1-4 August 2026 — four days of internationally acclaimed classical music concerts across three stunning locations in medieval Castelbuono, Sicily. Full programme coming soon.
🎺 Castelbuono Jazz Festival 2026
The Castelbuono Jazz Festival returns for its 29th edition, 16-23 August 2026 — dedicated to the centenary of John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Three free concerts every evening across three stunning venues. Artists include Fabrizio Bosso, Ksenija Sidorova and Francesco Bearzatti.
🎼 La Sinfonia delle Madonie
World-class chamber music at 1,600 metres above sea level — La Sinfonia delle Madonie takes place at the Anfiteatro Rifugio Merlino, Piano Battaglia, on 19th July 2026 from 17:00-19:00. Voice, winds and strings in the heart of the Madonie mountains. €10 including refreshments.
🎵 Live Music — Anemoia at Bar Taliá
Castelbuono's rising star Anemoia performs live at Bar Taliá on Saturday 11th July 2026 from 22:30 — a free evening of live music in one of the town's most vibrant and popular bars.
Rising Sounds 2025 - Georgia, Georgia
RISING SOUNDS 2025 - A series of events dedicated to the emergence of new voices on the Italian music scene.
Live music at Spazioscena, Castelbuono curated by Ypsigrock Festival. The fourth gig in the winter music season is rising Italian band GEORGIA, GEORGIA on Monday 29th December at 21:00 @ Tickets are available in advance online from DICE
Rising Sounds 2025 - Agenda Dei Buoni Propositi
RISING SOUNDS 2025 - A series of events dedicated to the emergence of new voices on the Italian music scene.
Live music at Spazioscena, Castelbuono curated by Ypsigrock Festival. The third gig in the winter music season is rising Italian band AGENDA DIE BUONI PROPOSITI on Saturday 13th December at 21:00 @ Tickets are available in advance online from DICE
Rising Sounds 2025 - Simone Matteuzzi
RISING SOUNDS 2025 - A series of events dedicated to the emergence of new voices on the Italian music scene.
Live music at Spazioscena, Castelbuono curated by Ypsigrock Festival. The second gig in the winter music season is rising Italian artist SIMONE MATTEUZZI on Friday 28th November at 21:00 @ Tickets are available in advance online from DICE
Saint Cecilia 2025
Celebrating Saint Cecilia - patron saint of music and musicians.
Music is hugely important in the cultural landscape of Castelbuono, Sicily.
This November, like every November, we celebrate with concerts by the ‘Loreto Perrini’ marching band, held in two different churches in the heart of Castelbuono.
Saturday 22nd November 2025 18:30 - The first performance of the weekend offers a rare chance to visit the inside of the beautiful San Vincenzo church in Piazza Tenente Schicchi, which is normally closed throughout the year except for special occasions like this. Featuring the Kids and Junior Music Band.
Sunday 23rd November 2025 10:30 - The Old Mother Church of Castelbuono - La Matrice Vecchia - hosts the second of the concerts featuring the Loreto Perrini Band. There’s also the presentation of a painting in honour of Santa Cecilia by local artist, M. Francesco Licciardi.
Sunday 23rd November 2025 11:30 - The music continues in Piazza Margherita in front of the Matrice Vecchia and Torre dell’Orolgio (clock tower) with a musical exhibition from both the adult band and contributions from the younger players.
Santa Cecilia 2025
Celebrating Saint Cecilia - patron saint of music and musicians.
Music is hugely important in the cultural landscape of Castelbuono, Sicily.
This November, like every November, we celebrate with concerts by the ‘Loreto Perrini’ marching band, held in two different churches in the heart of Castelbuono.
Saturday 22nd November 2025 18:30 - The first performance of the weekend offers a rare chance to visit the inside of the beautiful San Vincenzo church in Piazza Tenente Schicchi, which is normally closed throughout the year except for special occasions like this. Featuring the Kids and Junior Music Band.
Sunday 23rd November 2025 10:30 - The Old Mother Church of Castelbuono - La Matrice Vecchia - hosts the second of the concerts featuring the Loreto Perrini Band. There’s also the presentation of a painting in honour of Santa Cecilia by local artist, M. Francesco Licciardi.
Sunday 23rd November 2025 11:30 - The music continues in Piazza Margherita in front of the Matrice Vecchia and Torre dell’Orolgio (clock tower) with a musical exhibition from both the adult band and contributions from the younger players.
Rising Sounds 2025 - Fluente
RISING SOUNDS 2025 - A series of events dedicated to the emergence of new voices on the Italian music scene.
Live music at Spazioscena, Castelbuono curated by Ypsigrock Festival. The winter music season kicks off with rising Italian band FLUENTE on Saturday 8th November at 21:00 @_fluente_ Tickets are available in advance online from DICE
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