Acquedolci Cous Cous Fest
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Acquedolci Cous Cous Fest

12 Aug 2025
Acquedolci — Messina (283)

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Edition 2025 — Acquedolci Cous Cous Fest

The first edition of the Acquedolci Cous Cous Fest took place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Piazza Municipio in Acquedolci, starting at 7:00 PM. It was a festive evening featuring free cous cous tastings, children's entertainment, DJ sets, and live concerts, culminating in a performance by singer Fabio Rovazzi before a packed square.

The first edition (2025)

The Acquedolci Cous Cous Fest debuted on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Piazza Municipio in Acquedolci, in the province of Messina. The evening kicked off at 7:00 PM with free cous cous tastings at the stalls, accompanied by music from DJ Orazio and children's entertainment provided by the "Cresciamo insieme" group.

At 9:00 PM, the Experimenta Band took the stage, while the most anticipated moment arrived late in the evening with a concert by Fabio Rovazzi, who had the audience singing along to his biggest hits, from "Andiamo a comandare" to his more recent tracks. The event, organized by the Municipality of Acquedolci with the patronage of the Sicilian Region and the collaboration of the Associazione Mediterraneo, saw a massive turnout, establishing itself as one of the most successful new additions to the Acquedolci summer season.

Programme

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 — Piazza Municipio

  • 7:00 PM — Opening of stalls and free cous cous tastings, music with DJ Orazio, and children's entertainment ("Cresciamo insieme" group)
  • 9:00 PM — Opening concert with the Experimenta Band
  • 10:00 PM — Live show by Fabio Rovazzi

Highlights

The concert by Fabio Rovazzi in front of a packed Piazza Municipio and the free cous cous tastings in many different varieties.

Prices

Free admission. Cous cous tastings were offered for free while supplies lasted.

Where does it take place — Acquedolci Cous Cous Fest

Piazza Municipio

Piazza Municipio, 98070 Acquedolci

Acquedolci Cous Cous Fest in brief

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