A Tutto Volume - Ragusa Book Festival
The literary festival that turns Ragusa into a capital of books
About A Tutto Volume
A literary festival in the heart of the Iblean Baroque
A Tutto Volume - Ragusa Book Festival is one of the most beloved cultural events of the Sicilian summer. Established in 2009, the festival transforms the Iblean capital into a vast, open-air stage every year. For four days, the squares, churches, and courtyards of Ragusa host writers, journalists, scientists, musicians, and artists for dozens of free events. The festival is promoted by the La Girandola cultural association and was conceived by Alessandro Di Salvo.
Three cities in one
The festival's strength lies in its natural scenery. Events are spread across three iconic locations in the municipality of Ragusa: Marina di Ragusa, with its Rotonda sul Mare overlooking the Mediterranean; Ragusa Superiore, the modern city that serves as the hub for afternoon sessions; and Ragusa Ibla, the UNESCO World Heritage Baroque jewel, where Piazza Duomo and ancient alleys host the closing events. Walking between venues is part of the experience, winding through staircases, late-Baroque churches, and panoramic views of the Iblean mountains.
A multi-voiced program
Each edition features a program divided into thematic sections dedicated to literature, current affairs, science and the environment, music, art, and photography, as well as biographies and major contemporary social issues. Alongside author meetings, there are concerts, lecture-performances, readings, and workshops designed for children and teenagers, making A Tutto Volume an event for the whole family.
- Author meetings with Italian and international novelists, essayists, and journalists
- Concerts and performances at the opening and closing in the most evocative squares
- Lecture-performances on science, history, and current affairs
- Activities and workshops for younger audiences
- Polara "Parole Solari" Award, a recognition dedicated to fiction that tells the story of Sicily
A landmark for Sicily
With over 25,000 participants expected from all over Italy, A Tutto Volume has become one of the most important literary gatherings in Southern Italy and a driver for cultural tourism in the Iblean territory. The festival enhances the bond between books and places, leading readers to discover Ragusa and its province during one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
A Tutto Volume — edition 2026
A Tutto Volume 2026: the 17th edition
The seventeenth edition of the festival was held in Ragusa from June 11th to 14th, 2026, under the direction of Alessandro Di Salvo, Antonio Pascale, Massimo Polidoro, and Paolo Verri for the La Girandola association. The inauguration, on June 11th at the Rotonda sul Mare in Marina di Ragusa, was entrusted to Pacifico with a narrative and musical show dedicated to Ornella Vanoni.
Among the guests were Stefania Auci, Daria Bignardi, Dario Bressanini, Serena Dandini, Gherardo Colombo, Piercamillo Davigo, Vito Mancuso, Gianni Riotta, Vera Gheno, and the French writer Olivier Norek, in Italy to present his historical novel. The closing event, on June 14th in Piazza Duomo in Ragusa Ibla, brought together Serena Dandini and Gherardo Colombo for a discussion on the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.
A new addition to this edition was the Polara "Parole Solari" Award, dedicated to fiction that tells the story of Sicily, awarded to Simona Lo Iacono for her novel "Joanna degli incanti".
Programme A Tutto Volume 2026
2026 Program (highlights)
- June 11th - Inauguration at the Rotonda sul Mare, Marina di Ragusa: Pacifico, narrative and musical tribute to Ornella Vanoni
- June 12th-13th - Author meetings in Ragusa Superiore with Stefania Auci, Dario Bressanini, Vito Mancuso, Gianni Riotta, Olivier Norek, and others
- June 14th - Ragusa Ibla, Piazza Duomo: presentation of the Polara "Parole Solari" Award to Simona Lo Iacono and closing with Serena Dandini and Gherardo Colombo on the 80th anniversary of the Republic
Highlights A Tutto Volume 2026
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Practical information — A Tutto Volume
Getting there
Ragusa can be reached by car via the SS115 and the Catania-Ragusa motorway (SS514/SS194). The nearest airport is Comiso (approx. 15 km), followed by Catania-Fontanarossa (about an hour and a half away). Ragusa is also connected by the regional railway network.
Admission and bookings
Admission to all meetings and performances is free until capacity is reached. For some events, arriving early is recommended. Information and the full program are available on the official website www.atuttovolume.com.
Tips
Events take place between Marina di Ragusa, Ragusa Superiore, and Ragusa Ibla: it is advisable to check the venue map and plan your travel. Comfortable shoes are recommended for the alleys and staircases of Ibla.
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Where does it take place — A Tutto Volume
Ragusa Ibla, Ragusa Superiore e Marina di Ragusa