Great Summer Concerts 2026 in Sicily

Summer 2026 in Sicily is set to be a lively affair with a packed programme of concerts that will bring some of the most beloved stars of Italian and international music to the island’s main venues. From stadiums to ancient theatres, via open-air arenas and urban spaces, the programme spans the entire region with hundreds of events dedicated to pop, rock, rap, singer-songwriters and original music.

In Catania, Villa Bellini is hosting the latest edition of Sotto il Vulcano Fest as part of the Catania Summer Fest. Taking to the stage will be Kid Yugi (3 July), La Niña (16 July), Tommaso Paradiso (18 July), Emma (25 July), Blanco (26 July), Giorgia (28 July), Tony Pitony (30 July and 13 August), Subsonica (2 August), Caparezza (7 August), Earth, Wind & Fire Experience (11 August), Fulminacci (12 August), Gemitaiz (21 August), Negramaro (22 August), Fiorella Mannoia (23 August), Massimo Ranieri (30 August), Rosario Miraggio (11 September) and C.S.I. (12 September).

In Palermo, the Teatro di Verdura welcomes Angelina Mango (22 July), Emma (24 July), the Pooh (26 July), Claudio Baglioni (28 and 29 July), Arisa (3 August), Luca Carboni (10 August), Raf (11 August), Madame (11 September) and Coez (12 and 13 September). Meanwhile, the Paolo Borsellino Velodrome will host Caparezza (8 August), Negramaro (21 August), Capo Plaza (22 August) and Rosario Miraggio (10 September). In Bagheria, at the Parco Urbano, Bluvertigo (31 July) and Tony Pitony will perform two special concerts.

The Franco Scoglio Stadium in Messina kicks off the season with Eros Ramazzotti (20 June), Geolier (23 June), Tiziano Ferro (12 July) and Zucchero (14 July). Also in Messina, the Capo Peloro Arena will host Levante (18 August), Fiorella Mannoia (22 August) and Marco Masini (28 August).

In Zafferana Etnea, at the Falcone e Borsellino Amphitheatre for Etna in Scena, the line-up includes Noemi (1 August), Arisa (2 August), Raf (12 August), Levante (19 August), Niccolò Fabi (21 August) and Marco Masini (29 August).

The Greek Theatre in Syracuse will host Il Volo (10 July), the Pooh (25 July) and two dates from Claudio Baglioni’s “GrandTour La Vita è Adesso” tour (23 and 24 July). At the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Claudio Baglioni (31 July and 1 August), Angelina Mango (24 July), Luca Carboni (9 August), Il Volo (22 and 23 August), the Pooh (24 and 25 August), Coez (10 September) and Madame (13 September), as part of the Taormina Arte programme.

In Agrigento, the Live Arena will host Claudio Baglioni on 26 and 27 July, whilst the Castle of Milazzo will welcome Massimo Ranieri on 29 August. In Tindari, at the picturesque Greek Theatre, Biagio Antonacci kicks off his Unplugged 2026 tour with ten dates scheduled from 3 to 18 July, opening the 70th edition of the Tindari Festival.

A summer of live music spanning the whole of Sicily, featuring iconic venues and big names from the national and international scene, offering a programme to suit every musical taste.