IcaroFest – Street Artists Festival
The street artists festival in the historic center of Sciacca
About IcaroFest
IcaroFest: The streets become a stage
IcaroFest – Street Artists Festival is an event that transforms the historic center of Sciacca, on the southern coast of Sicily, into an open-air theater. Alleys, stairways, courtyards, and squares host roaming performances that blend circus arts, street theater, and music, drawing residents and tourists alike into a festive, popular atmosphere.
Stilt walkers, jugglers, and fire-eaters
The heart of the event is the Compagnia Joculares, a Sicilian troupe specializing in street theater and contemporary circus. Their performers bring the evenings to life with acrobatics, juggling, balancing acts, fire-eating, and stilt walking, captivating both children and adults. The shows are designed to be enjoyed while strolling, allowing the audience to be surprised at every corner of the village.
Part of the Estate Saccense
IcaroFest is a key feature of the Estate Saccense, the summer program promoted by the Municipality of Sciacca, which hosts over a hundred events between June and September, including concerts, theater, cinema, folk traditions, and gastronomy. Within this calendar, the street artists festival represents a moment dedicated to live performance in the city's most evocative settings.
A city to discover
Sciacca is one of Sicily's most distinctive towns. A spa city with ancient traditions, it is famous for its artistic ceramics, its fishing port, and its layered historic center, rich in churches, palaces, and sea views. Experiencing IcaroFest also means discovering this heritage, letting the performances guide you through the alleys of the old town.
An event for everyone
Free and family-friendly, IcaroFest focuses on participation and the magic of intimate, up-close performance. Dates and the detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Municipality of Sciacca and the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event.
IcaroFest — edition 2026
The third edition of IcaroFest – Street Artists Festival is included in the official calendar of the Estate Saccense 2026, the summer program of the Municipality of Sciacca which brings together over a hundred events between June and September. For 2026, the festival will again be curated by the Compagnia Joculares, with roaming shows featuring stilt walkers, jugglers, acrobats, and fire-eaters throughout the alleys and squares of the historic center. At the moment, the Municipality has confirmed the event's inclusion in the program, but precise dates and the detailed schedule have not yet been made public.
Prices IcaroFest 2026
Practical information — IcaroFest
How to get there
Sciacca can be reached by car via the SS115 along the southern Sicilian coast. The nearest airports are Palermo and Trapani-Birgi, both about a two-hour drive away; bus connections are available from Palermo and Agrigento.
When and where
Performances take place in the historic center of Sciacca, among its alleys and squares. The event is part of the Estate Saccense (June–September). Precise dates for the 2026 edition will be published by the organizers.
Admission
Admission to the street performances is free.
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Where does it take place — IcaroFest
Centro storico di Sciacca