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
27 February to 04 March 2025.
Carnevale Di Paceco
A time to experience Paceco's crafts, art and creativity amidst music, floats and food
From February 23 to March 2
Carnevale Di Valderice 2025
With its 30th edition one of the most renown carnivals in the province
16 to 23 March 2025
Festa Di San Giuseppe
one of the most important traditions related to votive breads in which fruits, flowers and animals made of bread praise the beauty of creation.
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.
18 to 19 April 2025
Misteri Di Trapani
The ‘Mysteries’ and the Rites of Holy Week represent a religious event of great historical and artistic value, recounting 400 years of history handed down from generation to generation.
June 28 - June 29, 2025
Historical Re-enactment Trapani - Mount Erice 2025
Trapani - Monte Erice: the roar that makes Sicily vibrate!
On 28 and 29 June, we recall the historic time trial held for the first time in 1954, recounting the cars, drivers and magnificent locations in western Sicily that hosted it
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.
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.
