Marina Fest

Marina Fest, the autumn event lighting up Marina di Ragusa

Marina Fest is the widespread festival that, every autumn, brings life and music back to the streets of Marina di Ragusa, the famous seaside district of the Municipality of Ragusa, in the heart of the Iblean province, in Sicily. Launched in 2024, the event has quickly established itself as one of the most anticipated appointments on the Ragusa coast: a weekend where squares, the seafront, and staircases become a stage for a multidisciplinary program that weaves together entertainment, tradition, and gastronomy.

A festival spread across squares and the seafront

The beauty of Marina Fest lies in its "widespread" format: not a single stage, but dozens of venues that come alive simultaneously. The Rotonda sul mare hosts sunset concerts, featuring live orchestras and tributes to great Italian music. On the steps of the Church of Santa Maria di Portosalvo, the evocative "candle concert" takes place, while Piazza Torre and Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi alternate between DJ sets, street bands, performances, and entertainment for children.

Music, culture, and Sicilian traditions

The lineup combines diverse genres and audiences: live bands, Italian music, traveling theater shows, and street arts alternate with photography exhibitions, fashion shows, and cultural initiatives. The culinary dimension is also well-represented, with the ice cream festival and exclusive flavors dedicated to Sicilian excellence, alongside offerings from restaurants, pizzerias, and bars that enliven the festival with special menus and promotions.

A showcase for the Iblean territory

Organized by the Bee and 365 gradi associations with the patronage of the Municipality of Ragusa, Marina Fest is also an opportunity to promote local commerce and a sense of community, with spaces dedicated to volunteering and local associations. The event contributes to de-seasonalizing tourism in Marina di Ragusa, offering residents and visitors one more reason to discover the town even outside the summer months.

Who it is for

• Families: inflatables, entertainment, and shows for children in the squares.
• Music lovers: live concerts, tributes, and DJ sets until late at night.
• Foodies: tastings, ice cream festival, and Sicilian gastronomic offerings.
• Tourists: a weekend to experience the Iblean coast in an autumnal and festive atmosphere.

Marina Fest is a free, open-air event: a popular festival that tells the story of the welcoming spirit of Marina di Ragusa and south-eastern Sicily.