Teatro Andromeda - Night of San Lorenzo (SULU)

A concert under the sky of the Sicani Mountains

Every year, on the magical Night of San Lorenzo, the Teatro Andromeda in Santo Stefano Quisquina, in the heart of the Sicani Mountains in the province of Agrigento, hosts an event that blends music, art, and stargazing. The star of the show is SULU, a solo guitar recital by Sicilian guitarist and composer Osvaldo Lo Iacono, who takes the audience on an intense and personal sonic journey, weaving together Mediterranean echoes and contemporary influences.

A theatre that is a work of art in its own right

The Teatro Andromeda is no ordinary venue: it is an open-air masterpiece created by shepherd and artist Lorenzo Reina, who spent decades working on it in the mountains above the village. The 108 stone seats mirror the number and layout of the stars in the Andromeda constellation, from which the theatre takes its name; viewed from above, the entire structure forms an eight-pointed star. Considered the highest stone theatre in the world, at an altitude of about 900 metres, it overlooks a panorama that stretches across the valleys and mountains of central-western Sicily. In 2018, the project was selected for the Venice Architecture Biennale as part of the Arcipelago Italia exhibition.

Music and shooting stars

The concert begins at sunset, when the warm evening light envelops the theatre's stone. At the end of the performance, the audience is invited to remain seated to admire the Perseid meteor shower, which lights up the sky on the night of 10 August. The atmosphere, suspended between earth and infinity, makes every sound and every wish part of an unrepeatable experience.

An intimate and exclusive experience

• Capacity limited to 108 seats, matching the number of stars in the Andromeda constellation
• Solo guitar recital in a natural setting of rare beauty
• Viewing of the Perseids at the end of the concert
• Evening outdoor event, to be enjoyed comfortably seated on the theatre's stone

The village of Santo Stefano Quisquina

Nestled in the greenery of the Sicani Mountains, the Municipality of Santo Stefano Quisquina is a small village in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, known for its forests, the Hermitage of Santa Rosalia, and especially for the Teatro Andromeda, which has become an internationally renowned cultural and tourist destination over the years. The Night of San Lorenzo at the theatre is one of the best opportunities to discover this authentic corner of the Sicilian hinterland.