'A Scurata - Tales and Songs at Sunset

A unique festival in the heart of the Stagnone

'A Scurata - Tales and Songs at Sunset is one of the most original cultural offerings of the summer in the Municipality of Marsala, in the province of Trapani, Western Sicily. The festival, dedicated to live theatre and music, was born from a simple yet powerful idea: to bring performances to the most magical moment of the day, when the sun sets behind the Egadi Islands and the light reflects off the waters of the Stagnone lagoon.

Theatre among the salt pans

The stage is located within the ancient Saline Genna, in the Stagnone Nature Reserve. It is an entirely eco-friendly sea theatre, built with blocks of tuff and salt, without mortar or chemical materials, and featuring recycled wood seating: a structure that respects the environment and engages with the landscape. The performance space, suspended over the water, offers the audience a view that spans from the salt pans and windmills to the silhouette of the Egadi Islands on the horizon.

Performances at sunset

Each event kicks off at sunset, around 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM, so that the performance intertwines with the changing colors of the sky. The program is multidisciplinary, alternating between prose, readings, jazz concerts, tributes to singer-songwriters, reinterpretations of classical myths, and narratives from the Sicilian popular tradition. The festival also showcases numerous local artistic talents, with artists from the province of Trapani performing alongside well-known names from the national scene.

A growing tradition

Promoted by the Movimento Artistico Culturale (MAC) of the City of Marsala, 'A Scurata has established itself over the years as a highly anticipated event of the Marsala summer, capable of combining culture, sustainability, and slow tourism. Recent editions have featured a rich program of theatre, music, myth, and poetry, spread throughout the summer months.

• Exclusive setting in the Saline Genna, within the Stagnone Reserve
• Eco-friendly stage made of tuff, salt, and recycled wood
• Performances starting at sunset, with views of the Egadi Islands
• Program featuring theatre, jazz, singer-songwriters, and Sicilian tradition

Marsala and the Stagnone

Attending 'A Scurata means experiencing Marsala and its territory from a new perspective: the city of wine and the landing of the Thousand serves as the backdrop to one of the most fascinating nature reserves in the Sicilian Region, where salt pans, flamingos, and sunsets create a landscape of rare beauty.