Mascalucia Folk Fest

A celebration of folk music on the slopes of Mount Etna

The Mascalucia Folk Fest is a summer event dedicated to folk music held in Mascalucia, a town in the Metropolitan City of Catania, Sicily, nestled on the southern slopes of Mount Etna. The festival brings folk music and traditional sounds directly to the streets, along the central Via Etnea, turning the heart of the town into an open-air stage for an evening of celebration.

Tradition, music, and emotion

The essence of the event is captured in its motto: tradition, music, and emotion. The Mascalucia Folk Fest highlights the popular musical heritage and the sense of community typical of Sicilian village festivals. It is an opportunity to gather outdoors on summer evenings, letting yourself be carried away by folk rhythms in an informal and welcoming setting, where music becomes a catalyst for social connection and the rediscovery of the Etna region's cultural roots.

Mascalucia, a town of Mount Etna

Situated between 420 and 520 meters above sea level, Mascalucia is one of the most vibrant towns in the Etna foothills, boasting an 18th-century historic center and a rich tradition of festivals and events that mark the year, from patronal celebrations to summer musical gatherings. The Folk Fest is part of this calendar of events that animate the town's streets and squares during the summer, helping to keep the local community's cultural identity alive while attracting visitors from neighboring towns in the province of Catania.

An open-air evening for everyone

Designed as a free street event open to all, the Mascalucia Folk Fest unites families, young people, and folk music enthusiasts in a festive atmosphere. The setting of Via Etnea, the town's main artery, offers the ideal backdrop for enjoying the evening with live music, strolls, and the hospitality typical of the villages on the slopes of Mount Etna.