Mediterranean Festival

The 22nd edition of the Mediterranean Festival was held in Canicattini Bagni (Province of Syracuse) from July 4 to September 30, 2025, with free admission to all events and evening shows starting at 9:00 PM, promoted by the municipal administration led by Mayor Paolo Amenta with the Department of Tourism and Entertainment.

Musical highlights included concerts by Roy Paci & Arethuska (August 15), Mario Incudine (September 5), and actor Tony Sperandeo (August 3), as well as performances by Gianmarco Carroccia, Millewatt (883 tribute), I Replay (Pooh tribute), and local bands. The theatre programme, entrusted to amateur companies "Le Maschere" and "Il Sipario", opened on July 4 with "Chista sì ca è miseria".

Culture was also in the spotlight with the presentation of the book "Virdimura" by Simona Lo Iacono (July 12, TEMPO Museum) and the festivals of typical Iblean products — Pane Cunzato, Cavatieddi, and other local delicacies — spread throughout the summer. The season concluded with the 38th Palio of San Michele (September 5-7) and the historical pageant, in honour of the Patron Saint, Michael the Archangel.

July 2025

• July 4 — Opening: theatrical performance "Chista sì ca è miseria" (amateur company)
• July 12 — Presentation of the book "Virdimura" by Simona Lo Iacono (7:00 PM, TEMPO Museum); Pane Cunzato Festival
• July 19 — Concert by Soul Group; Cavatieddi Festival
• July 26 — Show "La vita è bella"; Iblean products festival

August 2025

• August 3 — Tony Sperandeo on stage
• August 15 — Concert by Roy Paci & Arethuska
• Performances by Millewatt (883 tribute), I Replay (Pooh tribute), Panta Rei Orchestra, and local bands

September 2025

• September 5 — Concert by Mario Incudine
• September 5-7 — 38th Palio of San Michele with historical pageant and games between districts
• September 29-30 — Closing with the feast of the Patron Saint, Michael the Archangel

Festivals included

• 31st Canicattini Jazz Festival
• 42nd "M° Nino Cirinnà" Band Gathering
• Refugee Festival