Feast And Festivals In Sicily

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

Historical parades. Food and fun festival around the ancient Norman castle. Music, dance, jesters and flag flyers!

Sicily’s Norman past is revered in this historic celebration; locals parade dressed in ancient costumes and a symbolic fight is performed against a puppet representing the dreaded Saracens.

The highlight of the summer in Caltagirone, is the Luminaria Festival, held July 24-25, celebrating the city’s patron saint St.James and on the eve of August 14-15, celebrating SS. Maria del Ponte. The main landmark in town is the impressive Scala di Santa Maria del Monte, an exceptional staircase of 142 steps, connecting the old city at the top to the new at the bottom - the risers of each step are uniquely painted majolica tiles, and no two have the same design – rightly a Unesco World Heritage site.
During the celebrations, the steps are illuminated with thousands of small colourful oil lamps to create a true work of Art! A unique evocative experience!

Streets and sea procession in honor of the St. patron. During the afternoon, team games are organized involving tourists as well. At midnight, fireworks by the seaside will end the fest.

A traditional religious celebration held in honor of the SS. Crucifix, also called “U Signori longu” in local dialect.

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