Malìa e Incanto – Women's Summer Festival
Books, theatre, and concerts for a women-focused summer in Marsala
About Malìa e Incanto
A festival that enchants with words and music
Malìa e Incanto is the summer cultural festival that brings Marsala to life in the heart of the Trapani province, Sicily. Born from an idea by Luana Rondinelli and Gregorio Caimi and promoted by the Officina artistica Carpe Diem, the event combines the beauty of its venues with the art of language and music, transforming the Marsala summer into a magical oasis.
A feminine common thread
The festival focuses on women's voices, stories, and talents: writers, actresses, and musicians alternate in a programme that spans literature, drama, and music. From book presentations to theatrical premieres, and concerts exploring Sicilian identity and the great figures of singer-songwriters, every event offers a unique perspective on the female universe.
Evocative settings between land and sea
Events take place in three characteristic spaces in Marsala: the Terrazza Carpe Diem, the Giardino di Assud, and the Opifici Bianchi. These intimate and evocative settings, often overlooking greenery and the sea with the silhouettes of the Egadi Islands in the background, make every evening an immersive experience at sunset.
Tradition and modernity
Between poetic readings, re-interpretations of classics like Ariosto's Angelica, and tributes to icons of Italian music, Malìa e Incanto blends roots with contemporary flair. The festival is now a highly anticipated fixture in Marsala's summer calendar, enhancing the local artistic scene and engaging with the rich cultural tradition of Western Sicily.
A summer to experience
With free admission for some literary meetings and affordable tickets for concerts, the event aims to reach a broad and attentive audience, eager to enjoy high-quality evenings in an intimate and welcoming atmosphere in the centre of Marsala.
Malìa e Incanto — edition 2026
The second edition of Malìa e Incanto, promoted by the Officina artistica Carpe Diem and conceived by Luana Rondinelli and Gregorio Caimi, brings six events to Marsala from June 26th to July 16th, 2026. The programme weaves together book presentations, theatrical premieres, and concerts, with a distinctly feminine common thread.
It opens with literature and closes with music, spanning the Terrazza Carpe Diem, the Giardino di Assud, and the Opifici Bianchi. Among the most anticipated moments are the tribute to Ornella Vanoni and the concert "Radica" by Francesca Incudine, a musical journey into Sicilian identity.
Programme Malìa e Incanto 2026
June 26 — 6:30 PM | Terrazza Carpe Diem
- Presentation of the book "Bertha Benz. Le 100 miglia che cambiarono la storia" by Ester Rizzo (Navarra Editore), with Giusy Agueli and readings by Luana Rondinelli. Free admission.
July 2 — 7:00 PM | Opifici Bianchi
- Concert "Vucchi i l'arma" with Ester Pantano, saxophonist Giovanni Balistreri, and keyboardist Vincenzo Piccione Pipitone. Ticket: 18 euros plus booking fees.
July 4 — 6:30 PM | Terrazza Carpe Diem
- Reading "A strega du mare" by Chiara Putaggio (Mohicani editions), a transposition of the Little Mermaid fairy tale set in ancient Lilybeo during the time of the Battle of the Egadi. Free admission.
July 8 — 7:00 PM | Giardino di Assud
- Tribute concert to Ornella Vanoni, "La voglia e la pazzia". Ticket: 12 euros plus booking fees.
July 12 — 7:00 PM | Giardino di Assud
- Theatrical premiere "Angelica" by and with Giada Costa, a contemporary re-reading of the Ariostesque figure. Ticket: 12 euros plus booking fees.
July 16 — 7:00 PM | Giardino di Assud
- Concert "Radica" by Francesca Incudine, accompanied by Manfredi Tumminello and Salvo Compagno: a musical journey into Sicilian identity. Ticket: 12 euros plus booking fees.
Highlights Malìa e Incanto 2026
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Practical information — Malìa e Incanto
Location
Events are held between the Terrazza Carpe Diem, the Giardino di Assud, and the Opifici Bianchi in Marsala (TP). The Officina artistica Carpe Diem headquarters is at Via Armando Diaz 2.
Tickets
Book presentations are generally free to attend; concert tickets range from 12 to 18 euros plus booking fees. Tickets are available at the Carpe Diem office and authorized sales points.
Getting there
Marsala is accessible by car via the A29 (Mazara/Marsala exit) and by train via the Marsala station on the Trapani–Palermo line. The nearest airport is Trapani-Birgi, just a few kilometres away.
Contacts
Phone: +39 393 9799988.
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Where does it take place — Malìa e Incanto
Terrazza Carpe Diem, Giardino di Assud, Opifici Bianchi
Via Armando Diaz 2, 91025 Marsala