Musica in Estate – Filarmonica Laudamo
The summer concert series by Filarmonica Laudamo in Messina and its province
About Musica in Estate
Musica in Estate in Messina
Musica in Estate is the summer concert series organized by the Filarmonica Laudamo, a historic musical institution in Messina, in the heart of Sicily. Originally conceived as an extension of the winter concert season, the festival brings great music out of traditional concert halls and into the courtyards, historic palaces, and villas of the Municipality of Messina and its province. The artistic direction is led by Antonino Cicero, while the organization benefits from the collaboration of the Fondazione Messina per la Cultura.
A Centenary Concert Society
The Filarmonica Laudamo, founded in 1921 and named after Antonio Laudamo, is the oldest concert society in Sicily and one of the first established in Italy. Its home, the celebrated Sala Laudamo attached to the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, has been a cornerstone of Messina's musical life for over a century: in 2021, Poste Italiane issued a stamp to commemorate its centenary. With Musica in Estate, the association extends its activities into the summer months, blending classical repertoire, jazz influences, and the evocative sounds of Argentine tango.
Concerts in Messina and Beyond
The program runs from June to September, with events distributed across multiple venues. Key locations include the Monte di Pietà and Villa Pulejo in Messina, as well as stops in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto and on the island of Salina in the Aeolian archipelago. The festival traditionally maintains a strong social focus, featuring a concert specifically designed for disadvantaged groups.
- Chamber music concerts and solo recitals
- Classical, jazz, and tango repertoire
- Historic and outdoor venues across Messina and its province
- Artistic direction by Antonino Cicero
A Musical Summer in Sicily
Designed for the local audience but also attracting visitors vacationing on the Tyrrhenian coast and the Aeolian Islands, Musica in Estate is now a benchmark event in Messina's cultural summer. The variety of genres and the quality of the performers make it a festival appreciated by both classical music aficionados and those experiencing live concerts for the first time.
Musica in Estate — edition 2026
Musica in Estate 2026
The 2026 edition of Musica in Estate, the second of the series, features seven concerts from June 23 to September 3, 2026, between Messina and its province. The festival is promoted by the Filarmonica Laudamo (President Alba Crea, Artistic Director Antonino Cicero) in collaboration with the Fondazione Messina per la Cultura.
2026 Program
- June 23 – Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto Prison: "2026 Europe Festival", with La Libera Compagnia del Teatro per Sognare and the Banda Brigata "Aosta" conducted by Fedele De Caro, a show inspired by Salvatore Quasimodo
- July 4 – Monte di Pietà, Messina: Guitar recital by Francesco Buzzurro
- July 22 – Malfa, Salina Island: Duo Artemisia (flute and piano)
- July 25 – Malfa, Salina Island: Guitar by Alessandro Blanco
- August 2 – Monte di Pietà, Messina: El Gaucho Tango Quartet
- August 27 – Villa Pulejo, Messina: Dammen Quartet with Beatrice Ambra on violin
- September 3 – Monte di Pietà, Messina: Accordion by Maurizio Burzillà
Tickets are available through the Tickettando circuit and at the box office before each concert.
Programme Musica in Estate 2026
- June 23 – Barcellona P.G. Prison: "2026 Europe Festival", La Libera Compagnia del Teatro per Sognare and Banda Brigata "Aosta" (cond. Fedele De Caro)
- July 4 – Monte di Pietà (Messina): Guitar, Francesco Buzzurro
- July 22 – Malfa, Salina: Duo Artemisia (flute and piano)
- July 25 – Malfa, Salina: Guitar, Alessandro Blanco
- August 2 – Monte di Pietà (Messina): El Gaucho Tango Quartet
- August 27 – Villa Pulejo (Messina): Dammen Quartet with Beatrice Ambra (violin)
- September 3 – Monte di Pietà (Messina): Accordion, Maurizio Burzillà
Highlights Musica in Estate 2026
Prices Musica in Estate 2026
Practical information — Musica in Estate
Location
Concerts are held in various venues throughout Messina and its province, including the Monte di Pietà and Villa Pulejo in Messina, with additional events in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto and on the island of Salina (Aeolian Islands).
Tickets
Admission to the concerts is ticketed. In the previous edition, full-price tickets were €10, with a reduced rate of €5 for concert season subscribers. Tickets are available through the Tickettando circuit and at the box office before the concerts.
Information
Filarmonica Laudamo – email [email protected] – official website filarmonicalaudamo.it. Updates on times and locations are available on the official social media channels (Facebook and Instagram).
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Where does it take place — Musica in Estate
Monte di Pietà, Villa Pulejo e altre sedi