Estate Costabianca

Estate Costabianca: Realmonte's summer on the Agrigento coast

Estate Costabianca is the summer performance festival that brings Realmonte to life every year. This small town in the province of Agrigento is world-famous for the Scala dei Turchi, the white marl cliff that descends in natural steps toward the sea. From the height of summer through September, the town transforms into a sprawling stage that weaves together music, theater, comedy, and tradition, with a special focus on families and the many tourists who flock to the Sicilian coast during these months.

The Teatro Costa Bianca, a Greek-style amphitheater by the sea

The heart of the festival is the Teatro Costa Bianca, a Greek-Segestan inspired open-air theater built at the foot of the Capo Rossello bay, immersed in the arc of white gullies that gives the coast its name. The seating area, divided into sections for approximately 1,500 spectators, evokes the famous theater of Segesta and offers performances with the sea and sky as a natural backdrop. In addition to the theater, the festival also utilizes Piazza Umberto I in the town center and Lido Rossello for more informal events and evenings under the stars.

A multidisciplinary program

The programming of Estate Costabianca is intentionally diverse and designed for all ages. Throughout the weeks, the schedule features:

• concerts of pop and singer-songwriter music with nationally renowned artists;
• theatrical performances and plays;
• cabaret and comedy, featuring well-known faces from the Sicilian and national scene;
• open-air cinema on summer evenings;
• traditional Sicilian folk music;
• events for children and families, including the classic Notte Bianca (White Night) and evenings dedicated to local talent.

Realmonte and the Costa Bianca

The festival is organized by the Pro Loco of Realmonte with the artistic direction of Marco Gallo, in collaboration with the local municipality. More than just a simple calendar of events, Estate Costabianca has become a way to enhance the identity of the territory over the years: the beauty of the Scala dei Turchi, the beaches of Capo Rossello, and the tourist appeal of this stretch of Sicily in the province of Agrigento. Attending a concert or a show at the Teatro Costa Bianca, with the sound of the sea just a few meters away, is an experience that combines culture, landscape, and Mediterranean atmosphere.