Taormina Jazz Festival 2025

From July 19 to 22, 2025, Taormina will host the twelfth edition of the Taormina Jazz Festival, a free event that transforms the historic center into an open-air stage. Concerts, jam sessions, and performances fill iconic venues like the Public Gardens, the Ancient Theatre, and Corso Umberto, offering visitors a truly unique musical experience.

Top-level music program

• July 19, 9:30 PM – John Scofield’s Long Days Quartet (Scofield, Medeski, Archer, Poor) at the Villa Comunale.
• July 20, 9:30 PM – Enrico Pieranunzi Trio (Pieranunzi, Bulgarelli, Beggio) at the Villa Comunale.
• July 21, 9:30 PM – Stefano Di Battista – Morricone Stories (Di Battista, Rea, Sorrentino, Del Prete) at the Villa Comunale.
• July 22, 9:30 PM – Grand finale at the Ancient Theatre with KISMET, featuring Dave Holland & Chris Potter with Marcus Gilmore.

Music and movement: the Street Jazz Sessions
Every day from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, the Size 46 Street Band brings rhythm and energy to Corso Umberto and the main squares with lively street jam sessions full of groove and improvisation.

Special Party and pop-up experience
On July 20 at 8:30 PM, don’t miss the special party at a creative venue in the heart of Taormina, featuring live jazz, tastings, and an exclusive pop-up showcasing the Y-3 FW2025 collection. Free admission until capacity is reached.

An immersive experience between art, jazz, and Sicily
The Taormina Jazz Festival is more than a music event: it’s an immersive journey through art, history, and sound, blended with the Mediterranean soul of Taormina. A perfect opportunity to experience Sicily’s charm surrounded by jazz and breathtaking views.

For more information, visit the Taormina Jazz Festival website.