Giuliana Jazz Festival

The third edition of the Giuliana Jazz Festival was held from July 18 to August 24, 2025, in the evocative setting of the Castello di Federico II in Giuliana. All events were free of charge, subject to availability.

• July 18-19 — Guitar masterclass and concert by Massimo Varini, one of the most sought-after guitarists and arrangers on the Italian scene.
• July 28 — Nicky Nicolai and Stefano Di Battista with "Mille bolle blu," featuring reinterpretations of Italian songs and tributes to Ennio Morricone.
• August 3 — "Swingin'" with Roberto Gervasi on accordion, Nicola Giammarinaro, Bino Cangemi, and Simone Rumolo.
• August 16 — "Cool Blue" with guitarist Osvaldo Lo Iacono and vocalist Daria Biancardi.
• August 18-24 — "The Music Retreat" piano masterclass with international instructors (Petras Geniušas, Peter Kalmar, Ruxandra Huma).

The 2025 edition, organized by the Municipality of Giuliana with the support of the Sicilian Region, confirmed the festival's commitment to combining artistic quality, education, and the promotion of the Sicani Mountains village.

July 18-19

• Guitar masterclass and concert by Massimo Varini (9:30 PM)

July 28

• Nicky Nicolai and Stefano Di Battista — "Mille bolle blu" (9:30 PM)

August 3

• "Swingin'" — Roberto Gervasi (accordion), Nicola Giammarinaro, Bino Cangemi, Simone Rumolo

August 16

• "Cool Blue" — Osvaldo Lo Iacono with Daria Biancardi (10:00 PM)

August 18-24

• "The Music Retreat" piano masterclass with Petras Geniušas, Peter Kalmar, Ruxandra Huma