Top 10 Corsican festivals of the summer
It's almost the vacations and you're dreaming of rest, escape and pleasure? Then head to the Isle of Beauty to experience a magnificent festival! Corsica has a great summer in store for you, your family or your friends, with a wide range of events to choose from in this special Top 10 Corsican festival!
Featured events
1- Calvi On the Rocks
- For 5 days during the second week of July in Calvi
Come and vibrate to the electro rhythms of Calvi ! Calvi means days that start in the late morning and end well after sunrise. It's also the sky, the sun and the sea, music and the irresistible urge to dance on the sand. A very popular festival with young festival-goers, with electro music on the program and a wide range of entertainment such as pétanque games. Hotels are always fully booked during this period, so book early! Program, rates, booking : www.calviontherocks.com.
2- Creazione Festival
- 3 days from mid-June at Bastia's Palais des Gouverneurs
The fashion and design festival, where artists and craftsmen, stylists and model-makers, graphic artists and designers, jewelers and leatherworkers come out of their workshops and meet up every year. The program includes music, theater and fashion shows. Creazione is an unmissable, high-quality festival, a sparkling showcase for "made in Corsica".
3- Patrimonio Guitar Nights
- A week from mid-July in Patrimonio
A festival featuring the world's greatest guitarists at Patrimonio's Théâtre de Verdure. From jazz to rock, blues, classical and flamenco, these virtuosos will introduce you to the world of the guitar: an evening that feels good! Program, prices, booking: www.festival-guitare-patrimo.com.
4- Porto Latino in Saint Florent
- 4 evenings in early August in Saint-Florent
Fans of Latin music and beyond, the Corsican festival Porto Latino offers a more eclectic program every year. Concerts with famous headliners not to be missed this summer in this beautiful seaside resort:"the love of music and the spirit of celebration and sharing". Program, prices, booking : http://portolatino.fr.
5- Jazz in Aiacciu Festival
- 1 week at the end of June in Ajaccio at the Théâtre de Verdure
Jazz lovers, come to Ajaccio for unforgettable moments of different musical styles! Concerts featuring both renowned artists and up-and-coming talents for pure jazz moments. Program, prices, booking : www.jazzinaiacciu.com.
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6- Festivoce shows
- 5 days mid-July at the Pigna Auditorium
Discover the songs of Corsica in the charming village of Pigna. A blend of cultures and strong identities for a colorful musical journey. A moment of sharing and emotion, where artists and musical groups from all over the world meet in a mud-brick auditorium! Program, prices, booking: www.centreculturelvoce.org
7- Les Rencontres de Calenzana
- From August 15 in Calenzana
This festival of classical and contemporary music takes place between sea and mountains. This major island event combines the quality of the performers and the works with human warmth. The program is a harmonious blend of classical and contemporary, polyphonic, romantic and baroque. From tributes to "coups de cœurs", the concerts feature exceptional musicians and singers, in Calenzana and the picturesque surrounding villages. Here, music is experienced through genuine encounters between artists, spectators and organizers. Program, prices, booking: www.musical-calenzana.com
8- Cinema: Lama Film Festival
- A week in Lama in early August
A quiet week in the charming medieval village of Lama, a real gem overlooking the Ostriconi and Agriate mountains. On the program: round-table discussions, conferences, previews of feature films, short films in competition and documentaries: a film festival under the stars.
9- The "AioFestival
- 4 concerts at the end of July in Ajaccio
A Corsican music festival held at the Théâtre de Verdure du Casone in downtown Ajaccio! Every year, prestigious artists come to set the stage alight. Discover the program now.
10- Erbalunga Music Festival
- 3 days mid-July in Erbalunga
One of Corsica's oldest festivals showcases French variety in an enchanting setting: get your tickets now! Erbalunga hosts another festival in its remarkable green theater. It takes place over 4 nights in early August and celebrates classical music with piano virtuosos.
From north to south, east to west, the Isle of Beauty has plenty of surprises in store for you this summer, with a wide range of cultural events! If you love festivals, Corsica is the place to be: intimate concerts or fiery stages in magical settings. It's also the perfect opportunity to discover Corsica's beautiful towns, traditions and treasures. Join us for a summer rich in festivals, and we'll be happy to put together for you a tailor-made tour to suit your every whim.