Events Taormina 2026
Dear friends of Villa Schuler,
A stay at Villa Schuler is made even more enjoyable by attending a cultural event in Taormina and the surrounding area.
Not to be missed and unforgettable: an evening at the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, which will certainly once again offer a wide variety of interesting performances in 2026, from classical music and opera to ballet, pop and rock concerts and theatre performances. The season at the Ancient Theatre usually starts in mid-June with the Taormina Film Fest, continues with the renowned international literature festival Taobuk and runs until at least September.
But Taormina also offers a congress centre with indoor events and other smaller venues such as the beautiful Nazarena Theatre, which under the title Italian Opera Taormina hosts small and exquisite concert opera evenings.
At the moment there are already a few dates to be announced at the Ancient Theatre: the famous canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams the successful operatic pop trio Il Volo, the singer-songwriter from Catania Delia, and end of July Claudio Baglioni, considered one of the most successful pop rock singer-songwriters in the history of Italian music.
JUNE 2026
June 5 to 6 (tbc)
Teatro Antico, Palazzo dei Congressi and other locations – Taormina
Taormina between History and Myth – International Festival of Ancient Classical Theatre
June 10 to 14
Teatro Antico, Palazzo dei Congressi and other locations – Taormina
Taormina Film Fest 2026
June 18 to 22
Teatro Antico, Palazzo dei Congressi and other locations – Taormina
Taobuk 2026, the theme is Trust, will focus on the concept of trust, exploring the value of words and dialogue, with over 200 international guests and the traditional gala at the Ancient Theatre on 20 June, also celebrating the 90th anniversary of Luigi Pirandello’s death and addressing issues such as freedom and democracy.
More info: taobuk.it
June 27
Teatro Antico – Taormina
Nations Award 2026
June 30 (21:30h)
Teatro Antico – Taormina
Bryan Adams on his «Bare Bones» Tour. Only date in Italy! In “Bare Bones”, Bryan Adams sets aside traditional rock production to present himself to the audience in a more essential and deeply personal form: voice and guitar in the foreground, accompanied at times by piano, in a performance that focuses entirely on the intimacy and essence of his songs.
Tickets: ticketone.it
JULY 2026
July 4 (21:00)
Teatro Antico – Taormina
Festa della Musica – «Dopo di noi». Charity event to raise funds for a new psycho-educational centre for special children in the neighbourhood of Trappitello, promoted by the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with the participation of artists such as Stadio, Pierdavide Carone and others. The aim is to offer a secure future to young people with disabilities, combining music and solidarity in an important social initiative.
Tickets: ticketone.it
July 10 (21:30)
Teatro Antico – Taormina
Delia. The singer-songwriter from Catania who blends folk and songwriting in the Sicilian dialect, known for X Factor 2025.
Tickets: ticketone.it
July 31 (21:30)
Teatro Antico – Taormina
Claudio Baglioni. 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 the album “Questo piccolo grande amore” from 1972 stands out, of which the song of the same name was awarded «song of the century». Another concert on August 1!
Tickets: ticketone.it
AUGUST 2026
August 1 (21:30)
Teatro Antico – Taormina
Claudio Baglioni. Second appointment with one of the most successful pop rock singer-songwriters in the history of Italian music.
Tickets: ticketone.it
August 22 (21:30)
Teatro Antico – Taormina
Il Volo. The Italian operatic pop trio, consisting of Gianluca Ginoble, Piero Barone, and Ignazio Boschetto describe their music as «popera», started their carrer as young boys, registering their first album in 2010. They won the Sanremo Music Festival 2015 and represented Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song «Grande amore». Since then, the three have pursued a continuous career and fill concert halls with their crossover mix of pop and classic opera.
Tickets: ticketone.it
August 24 (21:30)
Teatro Antico – Taormina
Pooh the Italian pop band formed in Bologna in 1966. The band, celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2026, is known for songs such as «Parsifal», Dove comincia il sole («Where the Sun Begins»), Pensiero («Thought»), and Uomini soli («Lonely Men»). Present band members are Roby Facchinetti, Dodi Battaglia, Red Canzian and Riccardo Fogli.
Info and tickets: pooh.it and ticketone.it
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 10 (21:30)
Teatro Antico – Taormina
Coez the Roman singer songwriter and Italian rapper on his From the Rooftop-Tour 2026. After the success of ‘1998’, his latest album, released last June, which draws on the sounds and imagery of the 1990s, inspired by the aesthetics of that period. The album marked a return to his roots and to the style that made him a benchmark in contemporary Italian songwriting: a fusion of intimacy and melancholy. 1998, the artist’s seventh studio album, features the singles Mal di te, Ti manca l’aria, Qualcosa di grande and Mr. Nobody.
Tickets: ticketone.it
This page is constantly being updated (some events are pending confirmation)
last update: January 19, 2026