Ypsigrock is Italy’s first boutique festival and a landmark event for indie culture enthusiasts across Europe.
Held every year in the enchanting medieval town of Castelbuono (PA), nestled in the Madonie Mountains and just a short distance from the sea, the festival has become a true cultural destination.
Over time, Ypsigrock has evolved into a tourist attraction, a moment of connection and creativity—so much so that it’s often described as a state of mind.
Founded in 1997 by a group of local youths with the aim of bringing alternative artists beyond the usual circuits, Ypsigrock is now an established name on the international scene, beloved for its intimate atmosphere and carefully curated lineups.
Additional pop-up stages are scattered throughout the town streets and inside the courtyard of the Castle, at the Museo Civico di Castelbuono, with which Ypsigrock has maintained a close partnership since 2014. Thanks to this collaboration, during the evening concerts at the Ypsi Once Stage, the castle façade becomes a canvas for a specially commissioned video artwork created by an artist selected by the museum.
This transforms the architectural symbol of Castelbuono into a grand and evocative visual surface during the festival nights. Moreover, each year since 2014, the castle’s atrium has hosted one of the official acoustic shows in the festival’s lineup—an intimate and special performance made possible through the ongoing collaboration with the Museo Civico.
