Castrocielo International Guitar Festival

The Castrocielo International Guitar Festival

The Castrocielo International Guitar Festival is one of the longest-running guitar events in southern Lazio. Established in 2007, it transforms the small town of Castrocielo, in the province of Frosinone, into a hub for six-string enthusiasts every summer, offering concerts that blend classical repertoire, cross-genre influences, and international virtuosity.

Two venues, one unique atmosphere

The festival thrives in two evocative settings. The first is the Monacato di Villa Euchelia, a historic complex surrounded by greenery that hosts evening concerts with intimate, refined acoustics. The second is the Aquinum archaeological park, the site of the ancient Roman city along the Via Latina: here, music resonates among the monumental ruins, creating a dialogue between ancient heritage and contemporary sounds that serves as the event's hallmark.

Twenty years of strings and emotions

In 2026, the festival reached the milestone of its twentieth edition, celebrated with the slogan "Twenty years of strings, stages, and emotions" and the theme "The guitar, a language without borders." Under the artistic direction of maestro Eugenio Beccherucci, the festival has hosted dozens of guitarists over the years, with some editions featuring over sixty instruments on stage for breathtaking ensemble performances.

More than just concerts

Alongside the evening program, the festival regularly offers masterclasses and educational sessions for young guitarists, as well as meetings that bring the public closer to the instrument. It is a cultural project that weaves together music, the local area, and the promotion of Ciociaria's archaeological heritage, supported by the local community and Castrocielo's associations.

A festival for the region

For visitors, the event is the perfect opportunity to discover an authentic corner of Lazio: the villages of Ciociaria, the landscape at the foot of the Cairo and Aurunci mountains, and the layered history of Aquinum, the birthplace of the Latin poet Juvenal. The guitar thus becomes the common thread of an experience that is both a concert series and a journey through time.