Sala Laudamo Jazz Festival
Thursday night jazz in the heart of Messina, featuring top Italian and international artists
About Sala Laudamo Jazz
Jazz at home in Messina
The Sala Laudamo Jazz Festival is one of the most anticipated events in the musical season of the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele in Messina. Every Thursday evening from January to March, the Sala Laudamo—the theater's most intimate and cozy space, overlooking the central Via Garibaldi—welcomes the public for a series of concerts that explore every shade of jazz, from mainstream to reinterpreted singer-songwriter classics, and from classic trios to experimental projects.
A unique atmosphere
What makes this festival special is the scale of the Sala Laudamo: limited seating, warm acoustics, and a proximity to the musicians that turns every evening into an up-close, jazz-club experience. It is the ideal setting to hear jazz in its most authentic form, defined by instrumental dialogue, improvisation, and a shared connection with the audience.
Great performers
Over the years, the festival has hosted some of the most important names on the national and Sicilian jazz scene. The program alternates established stars of Italian jazz with local ensembles, giving space to both recognizable styles and original compositions. The lineup includes saxophonists, pianists, trios, and quartets ranging from standard repertoire to highly personal arrangements.
Messina and its musical tradition
Part of the broader season at the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele—the main theater of the Strait's capital and a cultural symbol of the Province of Messina—the Jazz Festival confirms the Sicilian city's dedication to quality live music. The Sala Laudamo, in particular, has been a landmark for chamber music and contemporary styles for decades, hosting concerts, open rehearsals, and productions that have shaped the recent history of the Messina scene.
How it works
Concerts are held every Thursday at 9:00 PM. You can purchase tickets for individual evenings or subscribe to the entire festival, a formula designed for those who want to follow the entire Thursday jazz journey without missing a single performance.
Sala Laudamo Jazz — edition 2026
The 2026 season of the Sala Laudamo Jazz Festival, part of the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele program in Messina, consists of nine concerts spread between January and March, every Thursday at 9:00 PM. The program alternates big names in Italian jazz—from saxophonist Francesco Cafiso to pianist Danilo Rea—with ensembles exploring singer-songwriter classics, standards, and highly personal sounds. A festival that confirms the Sala Laudamo as one of the most vibrant spaces for live jazz in Messina and Sicily.
Programme Sala Laudamo Jazz 2026
All concerts are held at the Sala Laudamo of the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, on Thursdays at 9:00 PM.
- January 29, 2026 — Francesco Cafiso Duo (Francesco Cafiso on saxophone, Mauro Schiavone on piano)
- February 5, 2026 — Fratelli Amato Trio
- February 12, 2026 — Gilda Buttà, "The Köln Concert"
- February 19, 2026 — Politically (S)correct Trio
- February 26, 2026 — Stjepko Gut Quartet
- March 5, 2026 — Michele Bozza and Max Gallo Quartet
- March 12, 2026 — Franco Presti, Nonstandard Quartet
- March 19, 2026 — Tony Canto, "Anima" (with Dino Rubino on piano, Enzo Zirilli on drums and percussion, Marco Bardoscia on double bass)
- March 27, 2026 — Danilo Rea Trio
Highlights Sala Laudamo Jazz 2026
Among the most anticipated moments are the opening performance by saxophonist Francesco Cafiso on January 29 and the grand finale with the Danilo Rea Trio on March 27. Also noteworthy are Tony Canto with his "Anima" project (March 19) and Gilda Buttà's tribute to Keith Jarrett's famous "Köln Concert" (February 12).
Prices Sala Laudamo Jazz 2026
Practical information — Sala Laudamo Jazz
Location
Sala Laudamo, Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, Via Garibaldi, 98122 Messina (ME), Sicily.
When
Every Thursday at 9:00 PM, from January to March.
Tickets
Single ticket €20.00. Season tickets for the entire festival are available at the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele box office.
How to get there
The theater is located in the heart of the city along Via Garibaldi, just a short walk from the port and the Messina Centrale train station (accessible on foot or by public transport). Those arriving by car can use city center parking. Messina is connected to the mainland by ferries crossing the Strait.
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Where does it take place — Sala Laudamo Jazz
Sala Laudamo - Teatro Vittorio Emanuele
Via Garibaldi, 98122 Messina