Pizza in the Square Festival
An evening of pizza, music, and conviviality in the heart of the village of Ficarra, in the Nebrodi Mountains
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Pizza in the Square Festival
The Pizza in the Square Festival in Ficarra
The Pizza in the Square Festival is one of the most beloved summer events in Ficarra, a small town in the province of Messina perched in the Nebrodi Mountains, in Sicily. Every year in August, Piazza San Francesco transforms into a large open-air party space, where the undisputed queen is pizza, a symbol of conviviality and shared popular cuisine.
An evening of taste and music
The event combines two fundamental ingredients of the Sicilian summer: authentic food and live music. The square fills with long tables, the aroma of freshly baked pizza, and a relaxed, festive atmosphere. The program alternates between DJ sets and live bands that accompany the evening until late, turning the historic center into an open-air stage. Admission is free, and the initiative is designed for an audience of all ages, from families to young people.
Ficarra, a village of the Nebrodi
Ficarra is an authentic jewel of the Nebrodi Mountains: a village of medieval origin, known as the "city of oil" for its production of high-quality extra virgin olive oil, it was also among the places linked to the allure of The Leopard. Its historic center, with its alleys, churches, and scattered museums, provides a natural backdrop for the festival, offering visitors an experience that weaves together gastronomy, tradition, and landscape.
A staple of the Ficarra summer
The Pizza in the Square Festival is part of the rich calendar of summer events that animate Ficarra between July and September, with shows, music, festivals, and cultural initiatives promoted by the Municipality of Ficarra together with local associations. It is an opportunity to experience the village in its most authentic and convivial dimension, during one of the many evenings that make summer in the Nebrodi a moment of encounter and popular celebration.
- Where: Piazza San Francesco, Ficarra (ME)
- When: In August, as part of the Ficarra summer season
- Admission: Free
- For whom: Families, young people, visitors of all ages
Pizza in the Square Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Pizza in the Square Festival in Ficarra (province of Messina) has not yet been officially announced. Based on previous editions, the event is usually held in August in Piazza San Francesco, with free admission, pizza, and live music. The dates and the 2026 program will be published by the Municipality of Ficarra on their official channels in the weeks leading up to the event.
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How to get there
Ficarra is located in the Nebrodi Mountains, in the province of Messina. By car, it can be reached from the A20 Messina-Palermo motorway, taking the Brolo-Capo d'Orlando exit, then continuing inland along the provincial roads that climb up to the village. The nearest train station is Capo d'Orlando-Naso, on the Tyrrhenian line.
Admission and times
Admission to the Pizza in the Square Festival is free. The event takes place in the evening in Piazza San Francesco, in the heart of the historic center.
Information
For details and updates, you can contact the Ficarra Tourist Office at +39 0941 582666 or by email at [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Pizza in the Square Festival
Piazza San Francesco