Feast And Festivals In Sicily

May 2026 Print

01 May

  • 30 April - 1 May Date to be confirmed

    Siracusa - Festa della fragola (Strawberry Festival)

    Held at the Ippodromo del Mediterraneo horse racetrack.

  • 29 April - 1 June Date to be confirmed

    Caltagirone (Catania) - La scala infiorata (The Scala Flower Festival)

    The Scala Flower Festival, an annual celebration held as a tribute to Our Lady of Conadomini, patron and protector of the city of Caltagirone, features about two thousand potted plants and flowers of different shades and colors arranged on the historic staircase of Santa Maria del Monte to create one grand design. Built in the early 17th century and undoubtedly Caltagirone’s most evocative sight, the monumental staircase showcases 142 steps, each uniquely decorated with hand-painted majolica tiles

  • 20 April - 8 June Date to be confirmed

    San Biagio Platani (Agrigento) - Archi di Pasqua

    Holy Week Observances and making of the traditional “Easter Arches”: the original expositions are realized with natural materials (laurel oak, rosemary, cereals, bread) and last 4 weeks. Guides tours at the museum of Easter archs (advance booking is recommended - email info@prolocosanbiagioplatani.it)

  • 25 April - 4 May Date to be confirmed

    Niscemi (Caltanissetta) - Sagra del carciofo violetto (Violet Artichoke Festival)

    Food festival, cultural events, art & music, street shows and local crafts exhibits.

03 May

  • 3 - 4 May Date to be confirmed

    Calatabiano (Catania) - Nespolando. Sagra delle nespole (Medlar Festival)

    Agriculture, food and fun festival.

09 May

  • 9 May - 6 July Date to be confirmed

    Siracusa - Rappresentazioni classiche al teatro greco (The Greek Theater in Syracuse)

    Sofocle: Edipo a colono; Sofocle: Elettra, Aristofane: Lisistrata; Omero: Iliade. Information and reservation: +39/0931/487248; web site: https://www.indafondazione.org/en/

16 May

  • 16 - 20 May Date to be confirmed

    Noto (Siracusa) - Infiorata (Flower & Spring festival)

    A magnificent carpet of flowers is laid along Via Nicolaci, in the baroque core of Noto. The festival features performances, shows, music and dance events. https://www.infioratadinoto.it/

21 May

  • 21 - 25 May Date to be confirmed

    San Vito Lo Capo (Trapani) - Festival internazionale degli aquiloni (International Kite Festival)

    Kyte festival in San Vito lo Capo. Street artists and stand with typical products.