Ghjuvan Camellu Pasquali Concert 2026

Corsican singer–poet Ghjuvan Camellu Pasquali opens 2026 with an intimate concert in northern Corsica, presenting “Di stintu è di core,” a new work that blends island memory, poetry, and contemporary polyphony. The confirmed date is Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 8:30 PM at the Espace culturel Charles Rocchi in Biguglia, a modern hall just south of Bastia known for its crystalline acoustics and carefully curated winter program. Tickets are already listed via the venue and regional ticketing platforms, making this one of the first must‑book cultural nights of the Corsican year.​

Confirmed date, venue, and program

• Date and time: Wednesday 7 January 2026, 20:30 (8:30 PM).​
• Venue: Espace culturel Charles Rocchi (Spaziu Culturale Carlu Rocchi), Biguglia, Haute‑Corse.​
• Program title: “Di stintu è di core,” an original work realized by Ghjuvan Camellu Pasquali.​

The Charles Rocchi Cultural Space sits at the heart of Biguglia’s cultural season, with a winter calendar that regularly features Corsican vocal music alongside touring artists. The 2025–2026 listings highlight Pasquali’s night as an early‑year anchor, with the event positioned between major December and January bookings at the same venue.​

Tickets and booking

The official event listing for “Di stintu è di core” links to local ticket sales. Phone and online options are published alongside the event page, including a direct number for the Biguglia cultural office (billetterie). Regional ticketing hub CorseBillet also lists the concert for Wednesday 7 January with an “Info & Réservations” button, guiding buyers to the correct purchase path. Booking early secures best seating and avoids last‑minute surges during the holiday period.​

• Billetterie contact: phone shown on the Biguglia page; online ticketing link available on the same listing.​
• Alternate portal: CorseBillet event card “DI STINTU È DI CORE – U cuncertu – BIGUGLIA” with date and venue confirmation.​

The artist: voice of Castagniccia, rooted in the island

Ghjuvan Camellu Pasquali hails from San Damiano in Castagniccia, a mountain region famous for chestnut forests, heritage chapels, and a living tradition of Corsican verse. His concerts often travel between civic halls and centuries‑old churches from Belgodere to Urtaca, weaving original texts with polyphonic textures that nod to paghjella while embracing contemporary arrangements. For 2026, advance cultural agendas in Balagne also note a January touring window in Calvi, indicating a broader winter presence on the island beyond the Biguglia premiere.​

What to expect musically

“Di stintu è di core” translates loosely as “By instinct and by heart,” suggesting a program grounded in instinctive melody and heartfelt narrative. Expect:

• Original songs in Corsican with poetic narratives and contemporary acoustic textures.
• Moments of a cappella harmony influenced by traditional island vocal forms.
• A dialogue between solo voice, small ensemble, and the hall’s natural resonance to carry text and timbre.

Pasquali’s previous nights have mixed intimate storytelling with crescendos that feel communal, especially when audiences in Balagne and Castagniccia join softly on familiar refrains.

Getting there: Bastia to Biguglia

Biguglia lies on the plain just south of Bastia along the RT20/RT11 corridor. From central Bastia, allow about 15–20 minutes by car depending on evening traffic; parking is available around the cultural complex. The Bastia–Furiani–Biguglia bus line offers evening service on weekdays; confirm the return timetable before the concert to avoid gaps after 10 PM. Taxis and rideshare services operate between Bastia rail station, Lucciana, and Biguglia, and can be reserved ahead for post‑show pickup.​

Local tip: Dine early around Bastia’s Terra Vecchia or Toga Marina, then head to Biguglia for doors opening roughly 45 minutes before showtime.

Make it a Corsican evening

• Pre‑show flavors: Try stufatu (Corsican stew), lonzu, and brocciu beignets in Bastia’s old town. Pair with a Patrimonio or a Sciaccarellu by the glass.
• Post‑show stroll: If you stay in Bastia, a night walk around Place Saint‑Nicolas offers a quiet harbor view after the applause.
• Weekend extension: Combine the concert with a winter day in Cap Corse—Erbalunga’s Théâtre de Verdure in summer hosts big names, but in winter the village lanes and sea walls have their own music.

Accessibility and seating

Espace Charles Rocchi is a modern, accessible venue with numbered seating. If you require assistance or wheelchair seating, contact the billetterie by phone at purchase; staff can place you near aisles with easiest access. The site typically opens doors well ahead of the curtain to allow a calm arrival and bar service where scheduled.​

Why January 7 is unmissable

• First big voice of the year: The date places Pasquali at the start of the 2026 cultural calendar, a signal of the island’s vocal traditions carrying into the new year.​
• A hall that flatters song: Charles Rocchi’s acoustics favor voice and strings—ideal for Corsican timbres.​
• A new work: “Di stintu è di core” is billed as an original realization by the artist, making this date a premiere moment for audiences who follow contemporary Corsican songcraft.​

Practical tips for the night

• Arrive early: Aim for 19:45 to collect tickets, find your seat, and settle in.
• Dress smart‑casual: January nights can be cool; bring a light coat.
• Language notes: Lyrics are in Corsican; program notes may be Corsican/French. The emotional arc lands powerfully regardless of fluency.
• Respect the hush: Corsican audiences hold silence for a cappella passages—save applause for the wave of the final note.

Beyond Biguglia: additional 2026 sightings

Cultural calendars in Balagne list a Ghjuvan‑Camellu Pasquali concert window in Calvi between 19 and 23 January 2026, suggesting further northern‑Corsica dates after the Biguglia premiere. For summer, look for the artist across village festivals such as Urtachemu in Urtaca or church concerts in Belgodere, where archives show previous appearances. Checking regional agendas (isula.corsica and agenda‑balagne.corsica) in early January helps pin down additional dates.​

How to stay updated

• Venue page: Espace culturel Charles Rocchi maintains a live program page with purchase links.​
• Event hub: Agenda.corsica publishes date, time, and concise descriptions for northern venues.​
• Ticketing: CorseBillet aggregates the Biguglia date and other island events under a unified booking interface.​

Ready to begin the Corsican year with a voice that carries the island’s pine‑scented hills and harbor lights? Book your seat for January 7 in Biguglia, plan a pre‑show plate in Bastia, and let “Di stintu è di core” draw you into the heart of Corsican song.

Verified Information at a Glance

• Event: Ghjuvan Camellu Pasquali — “Di stintu è di core”​
• Date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 20:30​
• Venue: Espace culturel Charles Rocchi (Spaziu Culturale Carlu Rocchi), Biguglia, Haute‑Corse​
• Ticketing: Venue billetterie phone and online link; also listed on CorseBillet (event card with date/venue)​
• Additional notes: Artist is featured in Balagne cultural agenda with a January 19–23 Calvi window, indicating further 2026 appearances in the region