Selinunte Summer
Concerts, theatre, and sunrise performances among the temples of the Selinunte Archaeological Park
About Selinunte Summer
Selinunte Summer: Culture among the temples
Selinunte Summer is the summer festival of music, theatre, and culture that brings the Selinunte and Cave di Cusa Archaeological Park to life in the territory of Castelvetrano, in the province of Trapani. Promoted by the Park in collaboration with CoopCulture and the Regional Department of Cultural Heritage, the event invites spectators into one of the most extensive and fascinating archaeological sites in the Mediterranean basin, where Doric temples, the Acropolis, and ancient stone quarries serve as a natural backdrop for live performances.
Five stages within the landscape
The program unfolds across several areas of the park: the majestic Temple E dedicated to Hera, Temple F, the Acropolis, the Baglio Florio with its open-air theatre, and the evocative Cave di Cusa, where the marks of ancient stone extraction are still visible today. These sites host evening concerts, sunset performances, and the famous sunrise concerts, moments where music accompanies the rising sun before the temples.
A program of music, theatre, and words
Selinunte Summer brings together numerous festivals and productions into one grand season. Notable historical sections include:
- Curva Minore - Mediterraneo Jazz, dedicated to jazz and Mediterranean influences;
- Festival Ekklesìa, an encounter between theatre, music, and civic reflection;
- Teatri di Pietra, bringing classical and contemporary theatre to ancient ruins;
- Festival della Bellezza, featuring major figures of thought and the stage;
- Palermo Classica and the Coro Lirico Siciliano, for grand classical and symphonic music.
Archaeology and Sicilian identity
More than just a season of shows, Selinunte Summer is a project dedicated to heritage enhancement: live culture becomes a tool to rediscover one of the symbols of Magna Graecia and Sicilian history. Each year, the event attracts thousands of spectators from across the island and beyond, confirming Selinunte as a cultural tourism destination of national significance.
A widespread summer in Castelvetrano
Events are spread throughout the entire summer, from early July to September, featuring special events and civic commemorations that weave together art and memory. For the Castelvetrano area and all of Western Sicily, Selinunte Summer is a highly anticipated appointment, capable of uniting the beauty of the temples with the emotional power of the live arts.
Selinunte Summer — edition 2026
Selinunte Summer 2026
The 2026 edition of Selinunte Summer features 56 events scheduled from July 4th to September 8th, with a closing event on October 4th. The festival takes place across five spaces of the Selinunte and Cave di Cusa Archaeological Park: Temple E, Temple F, the Acropolis, Baglio Florio, and the Cave di Cusa.
Major concerts include Vinicio Capossela (July 16), Tony Hadley with the Sicilian Jazz Orchestra (July 11), Alan Sorrenti (August 11), Roy Paci (August 5), and Cuban pianist Jorge Luis Pacheco (July 20). There will also be symphonic tributes to Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin, as well as Mozart's Requiem K626 with the Coro Lirico Siciliano (August 21 and 29).
Alongside the music, the program hosts the Curva Minore - Mediterraneo Jazz (July 4-15), Festival Ekklesìa (July 10-12), Teatri di Pietra (July 27 - September 5), the Festival della Bellezza (with Stefano Massini, Umberto Galimberti, Dario Fabbri, Frida Bollani Magoni), and Palermo Classica. Special events include sunrise concerts in front of Temple E and civic commemorations dedicated to anti-mafia memory.
Programme Selinunte Summer 2026
Main concerts
- July 11 - Tony Hadley with Sicilian Jazz Orchestra
- July 16 - Vinicio Capossela
- July 20 - Jorge Luis Pacheco
- July 24 - Jimmy Sax
- August 2 - Delia
- August 5 - Roy Paci
- August 9 - Inside Out (Pink Floyd tribute)
- August 11 - Alan Sorrenti
- August 18 - Symphonic Deep Purple
- August 20 - Orchestral Led Zeppelin
- August 21 and 29 - Mozart's Requiem K626, Coro Lirico Siciliano
Festivals
- Curva Minore - Mediterraneo Jazz (July 4-15)
- Festival Ekklesìa (July 10-12)
- Festival della Bellezza (July 16 and August 23-27)
- Teatri di Pietra (July 27 - September 5)
- Palermo Classica (August 3, September 5-8, October 4)
Highlights Selinunte Summer 2026
Prices Selinunte Summer 2026
Practical information — Selinunte Summer
How to get there
The Selinunte Archaeological Park is located in the territory of Castelvetrano (TP), in the locality of Marinella di Selinunte. By car: A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo motorway, take the Castelvetrano exit, then follow signs for Selinunte. The nearest train station is Castelvetrano, connected to the archaeological area by local buses. Nearest airports: Palermo (Punta Raisi) and Trapani (Birgi).
Tickets
Each show has dedicated tickets with tiered pricing. Sales are handled through the official website www.coopculture.it and the festival's channels. Early booking is recommended for major concerts.
Tips
Performances take place outdoors: bring comfortable clothing and a sweater for the evenings. Early access to the park is provided for sunrise concerts.
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Where does it take place — Selinunte Summer
Parco Archeologico di Selinunte e Cave di Cusa