Carini Jazz Festival (Summer Edition)
Great summer jazz in the setting of the Carini Castle
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Carini Jazz Festival
Summer jazz at the Carini Castle
The Carini Jazz Festival is one of the most appreciated musical events of the summer in Carini, a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily. In its summer version, the festival takes place in the scenic setting of the Carini Castle, also known as the La Grua Talamanca Castle, an ancient fortress overlooking the town that welcomes the public every year for evenings dedicated to great jazz.
Distinguished artistic direction
The festival is conceived and directed by Maestro Toti Cannistraro, a leading figure in the Sicilian jazz scene, and is produced by the Jonathan Livingston ODV association, with the support and collaboration of the Municipality of Carini. The summer lineup focuses on prestigious names from the national and international scene, alternating with projects that highlight emerging talents of Italian jazz.
Concerts between history and music
Concerts are generally held in the evening, in the heart of the Sicilian summer, taking advantage of the acoustics and atmosphere of the castle courtyard. The program ranges from contemporary jazz to revisited standards, from quartets and quintets to original projects, offering the audience a refined listening experience in a place steeped in history. Over the years, the event has hosted prominent musicians, establishing itself as a staple of the summer cultural programming in the Palermo area.
A festival rooted in the territory
In addition to the main evenings, the Carini Jazz Festival has developed extensions and side events that involve other locations in the territory of Carini and neighboring towns, demonstrating a vision that links music to the enhancement of heritage and landscape. The festival thus represents an opportunity to experience Sicily and the province of Palermo through a musical language that is both sophisticated and accessible.
Dates for the 2026 summer edition
The dates and program for the 2026 summer edition have not yet been officially announced. It is recommended to check the festival's official website and the channels of the Municipality of Carini for updates on the new edition.
Carini Jazz Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 summer edition of the Carini Jazz Festival will continue the tradition of the jazz festival hosted at the Carini Castle, in the province of Palermo. Dates and the lineup of artists have not yet been communicated by the organizers. It is recommended to follow the official website and the social media channels of the festival and the Municipality of Carini to learn about the program as soon as it is released.
Practical information — Carini Jazz Festival
Location
The summer edition concerts take place at the Carini Castle (Castello La Grua Talamanca), in the historic center of Carini (PA), Sicily.
How to get there
Carini can be reached by car via the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo motorway (Carini exit), about 25 km from Palermo. The Carini railway station is served by the Palermo-Trapani regional line; the nearest airport is Palermo-Punta Raisi (Falcone-Borsellino), just a few kilometers away.
Tickets
Admission to the evening concerts is generally paid with affordable tickets; some side events may offer reduced or free entry. It is advisable to check methods and prices on the official website and the organizers' social media channels.
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Where does it take place — Carini Jazz Festival
Castello di Carini (Castello La Grua Talamanca)