Messina Oktoberfest at Villa Dante

The first edition of the Messina Oktoberfest transformed Villa Dante into a large Bavarian village from October 3 to 5, 2025. The inaugural ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday, October 3 at 5:00 PM, kicking off the activities spread across the various areas of the Messina park.

The stars of the show were the fifteen stalls dedicated to food and beer, featuring traditional dishes, street food, and selected beers, accompanied by concerts and evening live music performances. For families, there were spaces set up for children with inflatables, pony rides, and a mechanical bull, while Csain Sicilia managed tournaments and sports activities. Access was free, with consumption regulated by the token system.

The event was organized by Ma Pro Eventi e Servizi in collaboration with Csain Sicilia, the Messina Social City company, and the municipal administration of Messina, marking the debut of an event designed to become a permanent fixture of the city's autumn.

Friday, October 3

• 17:00 — Inaugural ribbon-cutting and village opening
• Opening of the 15 street food and beer stalls
• Evening with live music

Saturday, October 4

• Food and beer stands, exhibitor area, and hobbyists
• Tournaments and sports activities by Csain Sicilia
• Children's area: inflatables, pony rides, mechanical bull
• Concerts and evening performances

Sunday, October 5

• Village open with street food and selected beers
• Animation, shows, and family entertainment
• Closing of the first edition