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Onde Sonore Verso i Sessanta celebrates ten years of music and solidarity in C&T’s artistic event, while anticipating the Group’s sixtieth anniversary.
With a rich lineup of onboard concerts ranging from jazz to blues, classical music to pop, and special events for children, Christmas on the ferries crossing the Strait of Messina becomes a unique experience each year, blending passenger entertainment with a deep commitment to solidarity.
For this tenth edition, ticket sales proceeds, doubled by C&T, will support Arcigay Messina’s projects aimed at promoting sexual awareness and preventing sexually transmitted infections.
On stage: Dionisio String Quartet, A20 (Aventi), Antonio Grosso Kilombo Trio, Walking Mood and Max Garrubba’s Blue in Blues.
Artistic director: Max Garrubba.
Arcigay Messina Makwan is an Italian nonprofit LGBTQI+ organization officially recognized as a Social Promotion Association (APS).
Founded in 1987, it is dedicated to promoting equal rights, self-determination, and overcoming stereotypes and prejudices against LGBTQI+ individuals. The association actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
Participation Guidelines
• Passengers are advised to arrive at the boarding area at least 20 minutes before the ship’s departure time.
• Event-specific tickets can be requested at pedestrian ticket offices.
• Passengers may embark from Villa San Giovanni and Messina (Rada San Francesco).
“Onde Sonore” Events
• Performances will take place aboard the Elio during navigation, starting at 5:20 PM.
• Event duration: approximately 3.5 hours.
• Ticket price: €5.
• A welcome glass of sparkling wine will be offered on board.
Children’s Events
• Events dedicated to children will take place on the Telepass during navigation, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Ticket price: €2.50. For all Onde Sonore events, children under 10 can participate for free.
• Gifts will be distributed to young participants during the parties.
