Feast And Festivals In Sicily

September 2026 Print

01 Sep

  • 27 August - 13 September

    Milo (Catania) - Vinimilo

    Important wine festival, with Etna wine tastings, special gourmet menus in restaurants, culinary constests and shows. Check the program under https://www.vinimilo.it/

  • 10 July - 24 September

    Taormina (Messina) - Taormina arte (Taormina Art)

    A rich theater, music, dance, art and opera season. https://festivaltaorminarte.it/

06 Sep

  • 6 - 10 September

    Marzamemi (Siracusa) - Marzamemi Cinefest

    The ancient seaside village of Marzamemi turns into the largest and southernmost open-air cinema in Europe. A five-day international event blending auteur cinema, art, distinguished guests, and food and wine excellence, highlighting the culture and beauty of South-Eastern Sicily. https://marzamemicinefest.it/

10 Sep

  • 10 - 13 September

    Aci Castello (Catania) - Sagra dell’arancino

    Food and fun festival, featuring this specialty of the sicilian cuisine: a deep fried rice ball traditionally filled with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese and ham. The Sagra suprises the visitor with a stunning array of fillings including octopus, peppers, mushrooms a.s.o.

11 Sep

  • 11 - 13 September

    Mazzarrone (Catania) - International grape festival

    Exposition of grape based prodcts, grape tastings, mustard and “cuddureddi” (local wine based sweets). Music, grape sculptures and typical products on sale.

18 Sep

  • 18 - 27 September

    San Vito Lo Capo (Trapani) - Cous cous fest

    One of Sicily’s most popular and international festivals, celebrating a dish eaten by millions and cooked in a myriad ways. Serves a range of typical couscous preparations cooked by the best chefs from all around the Mediterranean. The festival also features a rich entertaining program, including fusion music concerts, wine tasting and workshops.

  • 18 - 20 September

    Piedimonte Etneo (Catania) - Festa della vendemmia (Grape Harvest Festival)

    Traditional grape pressing, wine tasting, music and fun.

19 Sep

  • 19 September - 15 November

    All over Sicily - Le vie dei tesori (The treasure trails)

    An important festival dedicated to the street mainly forgotten treasures: palazzi, monasteries, churches, crypts, gardens, museums. The 2026 edition will take place from 19th September to 15th November in 16 Sicilian towns: Sciacca, Caltanissetta, Catania, Leonforte, Enna, Messina, Bagheria, Carini, Corleone, Palermo, Termini Imerese, Ragusa, Alcamo, Marsala, Mazara del Vallo, Trapani. For further information and reservation please contact: https://www.leviedeitesori.com/

26 Sep

  • 26 - 28 September Date to be confirmed

    Sortino (Siracusa) - Sagra del miele e dei prodotti tipici locali (Honey festival)

    Featuring all kind of traditional sweet dishes made with local honey.