Cosa porta il vento – Portraits of Humanity Theatre Festival
Contemporary theatre festival at the Teatro Cicero in Cefalù
About Cosa porta il vento
A contemporary theatre festival in the heart of Cefalù
The Cosa porta il vento – Portraits of Humanity festival is a contemporary theatre event held in Cefalù, a stunning town in the Province of Palermo, Sicily. Hosted in the historic Teatro Comunale Salvatore Cicero on Via Salvatore Spinuzza, the event offers a selection of free admission performances every year, designed to introduce the local public to high-quality, experimental theatre.
The project and artistic direction
The festival is managed by the Associazione Circo dell'avvenire under the artistic direction of Tiziana Giordano and is supported by the patronage of the Municipality of Cefalù. Each edition is built around a thematic thread: the title Portraits of Humanity encapsulates the project's mission to tell the thousand facets of the human experience through the stage, from vulnerabilities to emotional bonds, and from collective memory to the social issues of our time.
A programme between Sicily and national reach
The programme brings together Sicilian local companies and nationally renowned acts, alternating between original dramaturgy, musical theatre, puppet theatre, and civic prose. The Cicero stage has hosted prominent names such as the Teatro Biondo di Palermo and independent companies like Teatro Insania from Naples, in a constant dialogue between languages and generations.
- Musical theatre and poetry: performances that blend spoken word with live music;
- Civic theatre: plays that address social issues and current events;
- Puppet theatre: performances suitable for younger audiences;
- School matinees: special performances dedicated to local students.
Theatre and community
In addition to the evening performances, the festival pays special attention to schools, with morning shows designed for students from Cefalù and the Madonie area. It is a concrete way to root theatrical culture in the city's fabric and make the Teatro Cicero a stable cultural hub for the Madonie community.
Why attend
For those visiting Cefalù in the spring, the festival offers the perfect opportunity to combine the discovery of one of Sicily's most beautiful locations—with its UNESCO-listed Norman cathedral and charming historic centre—with high-quality theatre evenings that are free and accessible to all.
Cosa porta il vento — edition 2026
Cosa porta il vento 2026 – Third edition
The third edition of the festival was held in Cefalù (PA) from March 1st to May 3rd, 2026, with an entirely free programme focused on the theme of human relationships and their complexity. All performances took place at the Teatro Comunale Salvatore Cicero starting at 6:30 PM, accompanied by morning matinees at 11:00 AM reserved for schools.
The programme
- March 1st – Celia, a musical performance dedicated to the 16th-century poet Antonio Veneziano;
- March 21st – Mare di Ruggine. La favola dell'Ilva 2.0, by the Teatro Insania company from Naples;
- March 29th – Felicia, a contemporary puppet theatre show for all ages;
- April 12th – Capinera, with Rosy Bonfiglio (La Memoria del Teatro ETS), with a school matinee on April 13th;
- May 3rd – Se son fiori moriranno, directed by Rosario Palazzolo, produced by Teatro Biondo di Palermo, with a school matinee on May 4th.
The event, managed by the Associazione Circo dell'avvenire under the artistic direction of Tiziana Giordano, confirmed the role of the Teatro Cicero as a cultural hub for Cefalù and the Madonie.
Programme Cosa porta il vento 2026
March 1st, 6:30 PM – Celia (musical performance on Antonio Veneziano), with Maurizio Curcio, Roberta Scacciaferro, and Valentina Migliore.
March 21st, 6:30 PM – Mare di Ruggine. La favola dell'Ilva 2.0, Teatro Insania (Naples).
March 29th, 6:30 PM – Felicia, contemporary puppet theatre with Stefania Ventura and Quinzio Quiescenti.
April 12th, 6:30 PM – Capinera, with Rosy Bonfiglio (La Memoria del Teatro ETS); school matinee April 13th, 11:00 AM.
May 3rd, 6:30 PM – Se son fiori moriranno, directed by Rosario Palazzolo, Teatro Biondo (Palermo), with Simona Malato, Delia Calò, and Chiara Peritore; school matinee May 4th, 11:00 AM.
Highlights Cosa porta il vento 2026
- Five free admission performances
- Edition theme: human relationships
- Opening with the musical theatre piece Celia dedicated to Antonio Veneziano
- Closing with a production from Teatro Biondo di Palermo
- Morning matinees dedicated to schools
Prices Cosa porta il vento 2026
Practical information — Cosa porta il vento
Location
Teatro Comunale Salvatore Cicero, Via Salvatore Spinuzza 115, 90015 Cefalù (PA).
Admission
All performances are free of charge until capacity is reached. Early arrival is recommended.
How to get there
Cefalù is served by the railway line on the Palermo–Messina route (frequent connections from Palermo, approx. 45-60 minutes). By car, take the A20 Palermo–Messina motorway, Cefalù exit. The nearest airport is Palermo–Punta Raisi.
Contact
Associazione Circo dell'avvenire – [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Cosa porta il vento
Teatro Comunale Salvatore Cicero
Via Salvatore Spinuzza 115, 90015 Cefalù