Infinitamente Piccolo – Fantasy Imaginary Festival

A festival dedicated to the fantasy imaginary

Infinitamente Piccolo – Fantasy Imaginary Festival is one of the most original cultural events in the Nebrodi area, in the province of Messina. Conceived and directed by Fulvia Toscano and promoted by the Fondazione Famiglia Piccolo di Calanovella, the festival explores the world of myth, fairy tales, and the fantasy imaginary every year, intertwining literature, philosophy, art, and music in a journey that traverses the symbols and figures of collective storytelling.

Between Ficarra and Capo d'Orlando

The event takes place over two days in two symbolic locations of the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily. The village of Ficarra, one of the most evocative historic centers in the Nebrodi, hosts the meetings at Palazzo Milio, while the final day is held at Villa Piccolo in Capo d'Orlando, the former home of poet Lucio Piccolo and now the headquarters of the Foundation. This connection with the villa-museum makes the festival an immersive experience, where cultural reflection dialogues with the landscape, the gardens, and the literary memory of the sites.

Myth, fairy tales, and identity

Each edition of the festival revolves around a theme of the fantasy imaginary, explored through multi-voice conversations with university professors, essayists, and writers, as well as stage readings, book presentations, and screenings. In past editions, the festival has investigated figures such as fantastic creatures and sirens, and explored the works of great masters of fantasy literature. The formula combines academic rigor with passionate popularization, appealing to both scholars and curious audiences.

Music and live arts

Alongside literary meetings, the festival offers high-level musical moments, including concerts by the Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana in the gardens of Villa Piccolo, as well as vintage film screenings and exhibitions. A multidisciplinary program that makes Infinitamente Piccolo a reference point for the cultural summer in the Capo d'Orlando and Nebrodi area.

A highlight of the Nebrodi summer

Part of the rich summer calendar of the province of Messina and Sicily, Infinitamente Piccolo enhances the cultural and landscape heritage of Ficarra and Capo d'Orlando, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to discover villages, historic villas, and quality cultural programming in a natural setting of rare beauty between the sea and the mountains.