Zampognarea
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Zampognarea

06 Dec 2025 — 06 Jan 2026
Catania — Catania (287)

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Edition 2025 — Zampognarea

The 21st edition of Zampognarea took place in Catania from December 6, 2025, to January 6, 2026, promoted by the Associazione AreaSud under the artistic direction of Maurizio Cuzzocrea. A program spread across the Diocesan Museum, historic churches, and cultural spaces, featuring concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and presentations dedicated to the zampogna and Christmas folk music, mostly with free admission.

Zampognarea 2025 — the 21st edition

The twenty-first edition of Zampognarea enlivened Catania from December 6, 2025, to January 6, 2026. The inauguration was held on December 6 at the Diocesan Museum (Via Etnea 8) with an exhibition on zampogne and bagpipes from around the world, open until Epiphany, accompanied by contributions from Father Francesco La Vecchia, ethnomusicologist Giuseppe Sanfratello, and Prof. Vittorio Ugo Vicari.

Highlights

  • Canticum Pastorum — sounds, songs, and stories of the Christmas Novena with the IsolaPunta ensemble and actress Iridiana Petrone (churches of San Pio X and Sant'Anna)
  • Canne sonore folk instrument-making workshops for children and teenagers and ACAF photographic exhibition at the Tinni Tinni Arts Club
  • Presentation of the book Nella mente della Zampogna by Sergio Di Giorgio and the multimedia concert Resonet!
  • Christmas concerts by the Vincenzo Scontrino Amateur Orchestra and the Frottole Vocal Ensemble (Puer Natus Est)
  • Evening concerts by Stefano Saletti (Mediterranima) and the Areasud Electric Roots

Most events were free of charge, with some evening concerts requiring a nominal ticket of 5 euros, confirming the popular and inclusive vocation of the Catania festival.

Programme

2025 Program (selection): Dec 6 inauguration of exhibition and Canticum Pastorum (Diocesan Museum, S. Pio X Church); Dec 7 Canticum Pastorum (Sant'Anna Church); Dec 10 workshop at Tinni Tinni Arts Club; Dec 13-14 Canne sonore workshops, ACAF exhibition, book presentation Nella mente della Zampogna, Resonet! concert; Dec 18 Scontrino Orchestra (Santa Chiara Church); Dec 19 Frottole Vocal Ensemble (Sant'Anna Church); Dec 27 Stefano Saletti — Mediterranima; Dec 30 Areasud Electric Roots.

Highlights

Exhibition on zampogne and bagpipes of the world; Canticum Pastorum; multimedia concert Resonet!; concerts by Stefano Saletti and Areasud Electric Roots; folk instrument-making workshops for children.

Prices

Numerous events with free admission; some evening concerts at 5 euros.
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Where does it take place — Zampognarea

Museo Diocesano, chiese storiche e spazi culturali di Catania

Contact Zampognarea

Web
www.zampognarea.it
Mail
[email protected]
Tel
+39 331 4861931

Zampognarea in brief

Music Folk World music Sacred music Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Children Outdoor Free Multidisciplinary Catania

History of Zampognarea

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