Between Music & Arts Festival
Five days of music, art, and Mediterranean dialogue among the UNESCO sites of Central Sicily
About Between Festival
A festival uniting art and archaeology in the heart of Sicily
The Between Music & Arts Festival is a multidisciplinary event bringing concerts, dance performances, art exhibitions, film screenings, and talks to the archaeological sites and historic landmarks of Central Sicily. This itinerant festival involves four municipalities in the Province of Enna and beyond—Piazza Armerina, Aidone, Mazzarino, and Pietraperzia—connecting two extraordinary sites: the Villa Romana del Casale (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the archaeological area of Morgantina.
Aidone, a treasure chest of Morgantina's wonders
In Aidone, a small town in the Province of Enna, the festival takes over the Archaeological Museum, which houses famous artifacts from Morgantina, including the Goddess of Morgantina and the acroliths. Events are held in the museum's evocative hanging garden, where live music blends with the ancient history of Greek and Roman Sicily. It is in this setting that the festival hosts some of its most anticipated concerts, drawing an attentive and curious audience.
A cultural project for the Mediterranean
Conceived by Roberto Grossi, the Between Festival was born with the goal of turning Sicily's ancient archaeological sites into living laboratories for contemporary creation. Each edition revolves around a theme that runs through the entire program, placing the Mediterranean at the center as a space for dialogue, encounter, and creativity. Alongside the performances, the festival offers international artistic production campuses, archaeology summer schools, and workshops involving young talents from across Europe and North Africa.
Music, dance, and visual arts
The programming ranges from jazz to singer-songwriter music, from contemporary dance to art installations and photography exhibitions, and even cinema. Over the years, the festival has hosted prominent Italian and international artists, with a special focus on cross-cultural exchange and languages that transcend borders.
A free event open to all
All events at the Between Music & Arts Festival are free of charge, in line with the festival's mission to bring culture to local territories and connect the public with Sicily's archaeological heritage. It is a precious opportunity to discover Aidone, Piazza Armerina, and their treasures in a unique light, amidst sunset concerts, performances, and meetings.
Between Festival — edition 2026
Fifth edition, theme "Borders-Together"
The 5th edition of the Between Music & Arts Festival is held from July 1st to 5th, 2026, under the artistic direction of Stefano Mastruzzi and Roberto Grossi. The theme "Borders-Together" runs through the entire program and places the Mediterranean at the center as a space for dialogue, creativity, and cultural exchange. The festival is produced by the Archaeological Park of Morgantina and the Villa Romana del Casale in collaboration with Globart ETS and the Saint Louis College of Music.
Aidone in the spotlight on July 4th
The Aidone event is scheduled for July 4th in the hanging garden of the Archaeological Museum, where the Treasures of Morgantina provide the backdrop for live music.
Programme Between Festival 2026
July 1st — Inauguration, Villa Romana del Casale (Piazza Armerina)
- Photography exhibition "Odysseus on the High Seas" by Barbara Luisi
- Dance performance "Penelope, You Speak!" with Giulia Tonelli
- Concert "Great Italian Music Beyond Borders" with Danilo Rea (piano) and Luciano Biondini (accordion)
July 2nd — Piazza Armerina
- Exhibition "I hear you and I see you" by artist Bela Pogosian
- Concert "Sound Bridges" with Horai
July 3rd — Sofiana Archaeological Area (Mazzarino)
- Dawn performance at the archaeological site
- "Mediterranean Mosaik" by Ziad Trabelsi
July 4th — Archaeological Museum of Aidone
- In the museum's hanging garden: "Parientes" concert with Javier Girotto, Natalio Mangalavite, and Peppe Servillo
July 5th — Piazza Duomo (Piazza Armerina)
- Closing evening "The energy of youth in art"
- Results of the International Artistic Production Campus (music and short films created at the former convent of Sant'Anna)
- Performance by the MusicaInsieme Orchestra from Librino with a children's choir and singer-songwriter Francesca Feci
Educational activities
- International artistic production campus with young European and North African talents (former convent of Sant'Anna)
- "Between 50h Film Contest" and Songwriting Camp
- International Summer School ArchLabs: 50 students engaged in excavations at the Villa Romana del Casale
Highlights Between Festival 2026
- "Parientes" concert with Peppe Servillo, Javier Girotto, and Natalio Mangalavite in Aidone (July 4th)
- Danilo Rea and Luciano Biondini at the Villa Romana del Casale (July 1st)
- Dawn performance at the Sofiana archaeological site (July 3rd)
- 2026 Theme: "Borders-Together"
Prices Between Festival 2026
Practical information — Between Festival
Location
Events in Aidone take place at the Archaeological Museum of Aidone (Province of Enna), in the museum's hanging garden. Other festival events are held in Piazza Armerina (Villa Romana del Casale, Palazzo Trigona, former convent of Sant'Anna), Mazzarino (Sofiana archaeological area), and Pietraperzia.
Getting there
Aidone can be reached by car via the A19 Palermo-Catania motorway (recommended exits towards Enna) and the SS117bis state road. Piazza Armerina, the festival's main hub, is just a few kilometers away. The nearest train station is in Enna, from where you can continue by car or local bus services.
Tickets
Free admission to all events.
Tips
For those visiting Aidone, it is well worth dedicating time to the Archaeological Museum to admire the Treasures of Morgantina and the adjacent archaeological area.
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Museo Archeologico di Aidone