Top events
Events not to be missed
Western Sicily is a land of ancient culture and traditions, beautifully intertwined with the vibrant cultural life of its towns today.
8 -11 May
72ND NATIONAL BERSAGLIERI GATHERING
GARIBALDINE CELEBRATIONS: A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF THE RISORGIMENTO AND THE MEDITERRANEAN
17 to 24 August 2025
Festino Di San Vito
‘Lu fistinu di Santu Vitu', Feast of the Sea and the Masses, in honour of the Patron Saint in Mazara del Vallo. A procession with living pictures and embarkation of the simulacrum of the saint into the sea. The traditional procession illustrates the most significant stages in the Saint's life
Dal 15 al 19 Luglio 2025
Marettimo Italian Film Fest
This is the Marettimo Italian Film Fest, the event that celebrates national film productions and, in particular, first and second works made during the last year
4 July to 2 August
Orestiadi n°44
On the occasion of Gibellina Capitale italiana dell' Arte Contemporanea 2026, the Orestiadi 44 Festival will trigger a tale in space and time that will guide us towards the future; enhancing, narrating and relaunching the Festival born from the rubble of the earthquake.
spring 2025
Borghi Tesori Fest
Also for next spring 2025, numerous Sicilian villages, united in the Borghi dei Tesori Association, are ready to welcome you into their world, which awaits you amidst landscapes, memories, recipes, emotions, and encounters with people who remain in your heart. The ‘Borghi dei Tesori Fest’ are waiting for you to open the doors of their treasures, to give you special experiences and to tell you about the charm of a Sicily waiting to be discovered.
19 - 20 September
Cous Cous Fest
A cross-cultural event, an occasion where people come together to celebrate cultural integration and diversity through an iconic dish: cous cous.
8 December to 9 January
EricèNatale - The Village of Cribs
From 8 December to 08 January each year, ‘EricèNatale - Il Borgo dei Presepi’ is held, the highlight of the winter programme in Erice, in the province of Trapani (Sicily).
26-29 June 2025
Gustore Di Sicilia
‘Gustorie di Sicilia’ is a four-day gastronomic and cultural event that promotes and valorises the typical products of Castellammare del Golfo among tastings, music and culture.
