Feast And Festivals In Sicily
01 Sep
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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/
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10 July - 24 September
Taormina (Messina) - Taormina arte (Taormina Art)
A rich theater, music, dance, art and opera season. https://festivaltaorminarte.it/
06 Sep
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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18 - 20 September
Piedimonte Etneo (Catania) - Festa della vendemmia (Grape Harvest Festival)
Traditional grape pressing, wine tasting, music and fun.
19 Sep
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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
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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.